The peaks of South Cebu are literally my ‘kapitbundoks’. ⛰️ From my 'second home’ in Alcoy, 🏡 it only takes an hour habal-habal ride to the jump-off point. 🏍️ Given the proximity, I went on a 3-in-1 day hike for the first time last April to celebrate my 33rd year atop the 'awesome threesome’ Buwis Buhay Peak, Kandungaw Peak, and Sunset Peak. 👌🏻
The 'Buwis Buhay’ experience is narrated in the previous post, 🙃 so now I higlight the main attraction which is Kandungaw Peak. ✨ It stands around 950+ meters above sea level and the Philippine flag is its distinct landmark. 🇵🇭 Perhaps it’s not as nerve wrecking as Buwis Buhay Peak, but still looks like it. 😆
Luckily, very few hikers went when we were there. 🙌🏻 Without pressure, we stayed up for quite some time to marvel the 360° view and the breathtaking mountain range. 🤩 From Kandungaw Peak, you can see vast greenery from the barangays of Dalaguete; 🌿 while the other side features famous places from West Cebu such as Badian, Moalboal, and Pescador Island. 🐠
After taking unlimited photos from the summit of Kandungaw, 📸 we continued our trek to Sunset Peak. 🌅 Since this is the best place to camp, it once again dawned on me that I should have brought a tent! ⛺ From this side, the hills resemble the ones in Bohol. 🍫 Also, overlooking this spot is the Island of Negros, both Occidental (Bacolod) and Oriental (Dumaguete). 🌊
Overall, this hike is a perfect mix of chill and thrill! 💯 Daghang salamat to the Bisdaks who joined me in this adventure. Sa uulitin! 🤗