Mt. Talamitam: The Mountain I Didn't Climb, and It's Okay
It's been a while since I last posted in this travel blog. The last time was in 2018. Since then, I have been tied down with caregiving for an aging parent. My perspectives about travel have also changed. No longer do I run after the latest travel hot spot or be consumed by my bucket list. In fact, there seems to be just 1 or 2 things left in my bucket list. It's not that I lost a zest for life. True, caregiving responsibilities makes me think twice before I plan for a vacation. But aside from that, I am no longer enticed by the pursuit of new locations. Instead, I now much prefer to stay and soak in meaningful experiences. I also prefer a slower pace of seeing the world. I guess that's just how life is. Our preferences change as we age. I guess this became even more apparent to me in my recent hike to Mt. Talamitam. I have had a growing longing to spend more time in nature, to breath in fresh air and enjoy the cool breeze. When colleagues broached the idea of having some...
