tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post3491765171766515696..comments2023-06-10T08:05:39.921-04:00Comments on The 30 Before 30 Project: #19: Hike to Mt. Pinatubo's crater—CHECK!celinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632476377635373863noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-2292142527597408492012-12-01T12:21:16.284-05:002012-12-01T12:21:16.284-05:00Oh absolutely! Please go ahead and post this!Oh absolutely! Please go ahead and post this!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-65254839910572891602012-12-01T12:20:55.893-05:002012-12-01T12:20:55.893-05:00You're very welcome, Poch! We had such a great...You're very welcome, Poch! We had such a great time, thanks to you. I hope my readers do, too!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-51486473013784475812012-11-21T05:25:11.478-05:002012-11-21T05:25:11.478-05:00May I also ask for permission to post this on my g...May I also ask for permission to post this on my group page on Facebook? The name of my page is Outereater Tours and Events.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />PochUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11278207542187689317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-61965497297768932012-11-21T05:14:17.240-05:002012-11-21T05:14:17.240-05:00Hi Celine!
Thank you for this post. I get inquiri...Hi Celine!<br /><br />Thank you for this post. I get inquiries for Mt. Pinatubo trekking because of your blog. <br /><br />All the best and regards.<br /><br /><br />Poch JorolanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11278207542187689317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-45192753357632548152012-02-18T10:53:43.101-05:002012-02-18T10:53:43.101-05:00It is??? I am so jealous that you got to see the t...It is??? I am so jealous that you got to see the turquoise water; now I'll have to go back to see it again! Haha ... really glad you enjoyed the trek AND that fabulous food. My mouth is watering at the thought of that pako salad!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-16684565992371543702012-02-09T23:07:23.816-05:002012-02-09T23:07:23.816-05:00Hey Celine! I just arrived in New York after a mon...Hey Celine! I just arrived in New York after a month vacation in the Philippines and Japan. Pinatubo is a thing of beauty. And the food...I'm still dreaming about the food. We were there February 5th. The water in the crater is back to being Turquoise. And the weather is nice too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-43138492347279488352012-01-05T14:06:31.183-05:002012-01-05T14:06:31.183-05:00Hi dear! Poch Jorolan, whose family owns Everybody...Hi dear! Poch Jorolan, whose family owns Everybody Cafe in Pampanga, runs this tour. You can call him at +1 917 2454834 or email poch168@gmail.com for more information. Let me know how it goes!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-88770305149779532302012-01-04T00:54:43.405-05:002012-01-04T00:54:43.405-05:00Hey Celine. =) I'm also New York based and goi...Hey Celine. =) I'm also New York based and going on a vacation in the Philippines this January. Which tour company did you use for this trek? I love the food and everything. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-34012084434332788962011-05-03T06:31:47.415-04:002011-05-03T06:31:47.415-04:00Charlie - The boatmen & guides said that the w...Charlie - The boatmen & guides said that the water isn't blue green anymore. It changed after the Japan earthquake! Hopefully it turns back to that beautiful turquoise color :-( Sagada post coming soon. I'm still trying to finish the Donsol one!<br />prettywicked - I am so excited to write about Sagada too! But first ... Donsol ;-)Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-78444984489234630332011-05-03T01:24:24.948-04:002011-05-03T01:24:24.948-04:00Can't wait to read up on your Sagada trip! I h...Can't wait to read up on your Sagada trip! I hope you had a blast as much as I did when I went there!prettywickedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334743025800274547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-7592861137745663042011-05-02T23:00:05.932-04:002011-05-02T23:00:05.932-04:00grabe, you really did do some trekking. :D adventu...grabe, you really did do some trekking. :D adventure talaga. :D<br /><br />You're picture of the crater is a bit gloomy, the view is much better when it's sunny. when we were there the skies were clear and blue and the color of the water is blue-green. <br /><br />so, how's your sagada trip? I can't wait to read your sumaguing cave experience. :D<br /><br />- Charlie-JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-23532923754192607102011-05-02T20:31:00.980-04:002011-05-02T20:31:00.980-04:00prettywicked - I just got back from Sagada, where ...prettywicked - I just got back from Sagada, where it was relatively cooler but still not cold! It was a nice break but now I'm back in the full on Manila heat. Thank god for AC!<br />Verl - Hmmm interesting! I wonder if the water will go back to that nice blue by September this year? I hope so, I'd love to go back and see that!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-34618736401598806192011-05-02T07:28:17.184-04:002011-05-02T07:28:17.184-04:00When we went the water was a bit greenish and murk...When we went the water was a bit greenish and murky. Sayang nga eh. The boatman said the water's that way because there was less sulfur content at that time, and it usually turns blue around September to December.Verlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-17092903958345575452011-05-02T01:27:28.191-04:002011-05-02T01:27:28.191-04:00way to go Celine!!!! How are you holding up with t...way to go Celine!!!! How are you holding up with the heat? Glad you are having fun!prettywickedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334743025800274547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-26145869157694256862011-04-28T23:32:32.155-04:002011-04-28T23:32:32.155-04:00Ela - That is INSANE! Why anyone would pick a 14-h...Ela - That is INSANE! Why anyone would pick a 14-hour hike over a 2-hour one, I will never understand ... unless there are other really breathtaking sights to see on that path, I suppose? I agree, even the "easy" hike is not easy at all!<br />Chelsea - Thank you, I highly recommend it if you get the chance to go!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-3899103957636957252011-04-27T23:40:11.818-04:002011-04-27T23:40:11.818-04:00WOW, what an amazing experience and absolutely gor...WOW, what an amazing experience and absolutely gorgeous pictures!Chelsea Talks Smackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998747129805795801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-90685450240634028672011-04-27T05:47:13.692-04:002011-04-27T05:47:13.692-04:00Haha I really meant 14 hours. Probably for the &qu...Haha I really meant 14 hours. Probably for the "serious" hikers but you'll end up in the same place. Haha. When we went we were told that we were taking the easier route, which was what you took to the top. Wasn't easy at all! Haha.Elahttp://bentroad.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-35545739815013256642011-04-27T05:46:28.319-04:002011-04-27T05:46:28.319-04:00I know right? I was talking to a friend of mine la...I know right? I was talking to a friend of mine last night who's originally from that area and he felt so bad that he kept putting it off. The boatmen said that the color's starting to turn back to blue but if it never does then it's an opportunity missed forever!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-55855647757393170012011-04-26T23:29:45.325-04:002011-04-26T23:29:45.325-04:00That sucks that you didn't get to see it when ...That sucks that you didn't get to see it when it was really blue, but you make a good point. All things are fleeting. We shouldn't put off anything!101 Things to Do Before You Diehttp://101thingsbeforeyoudie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-23483326733591481902011-04-26T22:27:23.690-04:002011-04-26T22:27:23.690-04:00Things to Do - Glad you enjoyed the post! It's...Things to Do - Glad you enjoyed the post! It's definitely a unique experience. Do it if you have the chance!<br />Verl - I will never underestimate a hike again. It was tough no? Did you get to see it while the water was still blue or had it already turned green?<br />Ela - Thanks! So happy you enjoyed reading this! Wow, did you really mean to say 14 hours or did you mean 15 mins? Where on earth does that path take you?!Celine | 30 Before 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255189150307006460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-3079886923623595252011-04-26T21:36:07.639-04:002011-04-26T21:36:07.639-04:00Hi Cel! Congratulations!!! :) When we went in 2006...Hi Cel! Congratulations!!! :) When we went in 2006, we had different options... the 2 + hr hike that you took and a 14 hr one. Haha. We took the shorter trail of course but it was more than exhausting :P Another great entry! :) Can't wait for the others!Elahttp://bentroad.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-37104329351334018192011-04-26T21:09:40.303-04:002011-04-26T21:09:40.303-04:00Hi Cel! My hubby & I did the Pinatubo hike exa...Hi Cel! My hubby & I did the Pinatubo hike exactly a month ago (for our wedding anniv, heehee), and being the non-active persons we were, it was indeed a challenge. I thought my knees and lungs would give up haha! But super fun and exciting nonetheless! :)Verlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264507107093536899.post-11660520633610349832011-04-26T21:01:34.270-04:002011-04-26T21:01:34.270-04:00I would have never thought to swim in a volcano cr...I would have never thought to swim in a volcano crater what a great writeup. I'll definitely have to add to my list!Things to Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525190695048201215noreply@blogger.com