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Kabanata 37

Kabanata 37

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I sighed at bumalik na lang ulit sa loob ng kubo. Naligo muna ako bago lumabas at nakisalamuha sa mga taong namamasyal din. 

As I read online, RotyPeaks began as a hammock camping site with like-minded friends who loved the outdoors and hiking trails. The place evolved to become a commercial campsite inspired by the founders’ vision to help the Dumalaging Community and the Lumad residents by providing a livelihood like transportation service to reach the area.

RotyPeaks as a campsite is well known and loved by many because it is a genuine camping experience. Guests have enjoyed being unplugged from the everyday mundane routine. Here, there is only good company, great views, and the beautiful nature around you to explore. In this way, each one will appreciate living more. To be even more grateful for what we have and treasure fully those who we have in this life.

Naglibot-libot ako sa lugar habang bitbit ang isang tasa na gawa sa kawayan na may lamang kape.

RotyPeaks has a camper's cabin that can hold up to 10 campers at a time. You just need to bring camping gear for additional bedding that you can use. The cabin also has a veranda right outside the bedroom. It’s the perfect place for enjoying a hot cup of coffee while waiting for the sunrise or a chill afternoon reading.

Mayroon ding veranda ang A-Frame kubo na tinutuluyan ko at napakaganda ng lugar na ito. Totoong nakakakalma ang paligid.

Their camper's cabin has free breakfast, pero dahil nga may promo sila, hindi lang breakfast ang free sa akin.

Their A-Frame Kubo offers a cozy and intimate retreat for two, with stunning views of nature and all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. And it really satisfies me.

Here, I immersed myself in a simpler way of life. I experience a misty sunrise, watch a sea of clouds, and wait for the blazing sunset in the afternoon with a 360-degree view of mountains and ridges that surround me.

Nang mag-alas nueve na, nagpasya akong mag-horseback riding dahil available iyon sa mga adventures na ino-offer nila. Mayroon din silang River trekking, pero baka bukas ko na iyon subukan. Hindi pa rin naman ako nakakapag-decide kung hanggang kailan ako rito.

Hindi ko na nakita pa si Kheeno nang bumalik ako sa kubo. I don't know if he's still there o umuwi na. I didn't mind though. I came here to rest, revive, and relax as I reconnect to the abundance of nature and fill my days here with adventures. Kahit ngayon lang, I want to free myself from dramas that just made my heart ache.

As the night hit, we set up a bonfire to keep us warm. Some campers are toasting beers and marshmallows, enjoying the deep peace and tranquility, gazing up at the wondrous night sky full of stars, before dozing off into our tent, kubo, and cabin for our convenience with the nature background music that wraps up our night.

“Hi, may I sit here?”

Nag-angat ako ng paningin sa lalaking nakatayo sa gilid ko at tumango. He sat down. We are near the bonfire, not too near but near enough to feel the warmth from it. Ang ibang mga campers ay nagkekwentuhan kasama ang kanilang barkada o mga mahal sa buhay. Some are drinking while listening to someone who sings and strumming the guitar. May mga katulad din naman sa akin na nag-iisa at nakisali lang sa circle.

“So, who's with you?” tanong ng lalaking katabi ko. We’re sitting on a log that was purposely set there for campers. “By the way, I’m Kayden Kross, just call me Kay.”

Tinanggap ko ang kamay nitong nakalahad sa akin.

“Arden McKenna, you can call me Kenna,” pakilala ko at binitawan na ang kamay nito. “Hmm... I'm all by myself. Just want to hang around. Tries to relax and clear my mind.”