" The View from the House"
My folks asked me and my other siblings if we wanted
to spend All Souls and Saints Day with them in our Rest house in Antipolo City.
I said, “Yes”. I enjoy spending time with my
family because its none stop Quento “ Chismis “ , Laughter, Horse Play and
Corny jokes but most of all it’s a time
for Family Bonding. My folks are already in their twilight years and I want to
make sure the good memories last forever.
The Problem is when I am with them it is none
Stop Eating!!!!! In fact the food I ate in that particular meal is the equivalent
for the meal of 3 days. SERIOUSLY!!! That’s how takaw we can get it.
But frankly a little “Food Cheat day “will not
hurt. In fact food always plays a major party in our family bonding.
Anyway, before the night ended I got my running
gear all ready for my planned Antipolo Adventure Run the next day. I carefully
planned out my route and made sure to bring some cash, water and of course my
camera.
The hills of Antipolo make “heart break hill “in
Boston look like a molehill.
The steep hills, sharp curves
and constant Tricycle and biker Patintero game can really take a toll on the
legs.
But once you get the hang of
it. It’s a wonderful free flowing run.
From the house I went to the
Water falls in Hinulugan Taktak and after a few Pictures I went straight for
Antipolo church. The distance from the house – Hinulugan taktak – antipolo church
and back is not very far but as usual I got lost again.
I asked several locals direction
on how to get back home but each one had their own directions in the end I asked
the local Kasoy vendor who gave me the most accurate direction. Thank you.
At the end I ran 18.88 km
Smelly, dirty and sticky
because of all the dust and pollution but it was worth it.
Till my next Adventure run…
J 
Home sweet Home
Hinulugan Taktak
From La Veranda i ran all the way to Hinulugan Taktak
Duhh ?!
Hinulugan Taktak - Run
Antipolo Church - " They should ditch that sign in front of the church "
Antipolo Church 7am mass ....sssshhhh!
Sumulong Highway - Vendors of kasoy, Suman and all sweet stuff guarantee to give you tooth decay.
Running in the grounds behind the house
Almost Sunset
Ran 18.88 km. I'm tired. The hills in Antipolo are really a killer to the legs.
After a good run a dip in the pool a nice breakfast and a siesta in the bahay kubo !
Life is Good !!!
Google Map
Point B - La Veranda
Point A - Hinulugan Taktak
