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Mt. Talinis: A Refreshing Escape to Negros' Rainforest

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1903 MASL Major Climb  Philippine Difficulty 6/9 Dauin-Valencia Trail I have written this years after the hike so the indited parts are mostly from what I can remember about the hike. Unfortunately, I can no longer remember the expenses that we incurred unlike the other hikes but the story is still worth writing.  DAY 1 This was my first major hike was with Bukal Outdoor group in Mt. Talinis. The jump-off point was at Dauin where the group was transported in pairs by motorcycle.  At the registration area before the start of the climb.  Quick click and smile while we still can lol.  As expected, the first part is always like a never-ending uphill.  Rest and savor the view from afar More rest for the group  Foggy haven, we're inside the mountains embrace now This is a rainforest so rain, rain all the way  An abundance of ferns, trees, and plants along the trail Rest and click again Along the way, there...