You know how sometimes you go to a place intending to make a travel guide only to get so lost in its beauty you completely forgot your purpose? That's what happened to me when Dennis and I climbed Mount Arayat with Gretchen the Filipina Explorer and her daughter Lia earlier this February. 

I don't know what I expected of Mount Arayat, but it certainly is one of the most beautiful mountains I've ever been on. The trail isn't taxing. And because there are so many trees, the air is balmy and fresh.

And since there are already enough travel guides out there anyway, I'll put in some photos here instead – just so I could remember this climb. I'll make it up with a bangin' travel guide next time! :)