A Joyful Walk

Solo flight

It’s a joyful day and I'm in good spirit to walk and hang-out. It's one of the best foothill places I have ever hike and trek. This is just the small area of the massive part of Mount Malindang ranges that spans the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur in Mindanao. The forested crests and ridges, valleys, small rivers, streams and lakes made of this magnificent mountain. The vistas are glorious. It’s one perfect place to take a moment of reflection from the busy world.

I had the opportunity of exploring some part of the place. But it feels like that it takes you forever to discover everything. It’s massive! But being one of the nature is Love. You can smell the very scent of the morning, hear the breathes of the wind calling, birds serenading another hymn, and the shades of ray embracing you warmly. I feel the peace deep within me. True, life is an adventure even in a simple walk. Fulfilling. Simply joyful.

When lush greenery meets the windy sky

Not so long ago, there were talks and rumors about Mount Malindang on building up mineral mining. I personally am against mining even if they insist of that it’s going to be a responsible operation. Indigent people Subanen and small communities will be affected greatly by this prospect. As far as I know, Mount Malindang is declared Protected. I just hope that mining in this area is forbidden and should not be considered. Social justice must prevail as former DENR Secretary-designate would assert. The nature’s beauty will be under threat especially the watersheds.

Life is a bliss