#Marang Trail

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Ten magical spaces

Life in Singapore can be maddening at times. One of the world’s most congested territories, the city-state has a population density that translates into there being less than 124 square metres for every person, a space no larger than a HDB five room flat! This becomes quite evident at rush hour, at lunch time, or before and after mass participation events when the use of the Chinese expression,…

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Marang Trail, Singapore: The start of the trail is found just behind the MRT station and it continues to Faber Peak.  Along the way you can get some stunning views of Singapore.

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Things to Do in Davao

Anon asked me kung anong magandang gawin o puntahan dito sa Davao. Isasali ko na lang din ang mga kalapit na lugar tulad ng Samal Island at BuDa (Bukidnon-Davao) road. Isasali ko na lang lahat from chill lang to adventure type.

Davao City

Eden Nature Park - pwede ka magchill o subukan ang mga recreational activities nila. Must try: skycycling at skyswing.

Museo Dabawenyo

Crocodile Park - try their crocodile dishes and crocodile ice cream!

Jack’s Ridge - city view

San Pedro Cathedral

Malagos Garden Resort

Magsaysay Fruit Stand & Bangkerohan Market - best places to buy fruits. Try durian and marang.

Aldevinco Shopping Center - best place to buy souvenirs. 

Roxas Night Market - beside Aldevinco. Foodtrip!!! Nasa Roxas Ave din ang Lyndon’s Worst Ribs which is one of my fave.

Matina Town Square, Tagbuan, Bricklane, Stre3ts, Echelon, Zero82Lokal, Deq - for booze and music. Actually madami pang iba. Also, try Stre3ts’ Caramel Beer. Last order of alcoholic drinks 12am, the bars close at 2am. Tip: Start early! Lol.

Mount Apo - climbing the highest mountain is a must! I suggest to take the Sta Cruz trail.

River Rafting - a must try! Sobrang enjoy especially if you’re with your friends. Pero if solo traveler ka, I think you can join other groups. Click on the link to inquire.

Samal Island

10mins away from the city. 10 pesos lang din ang bayad per person pag sa Sasa Wharf ka. Kung sa Sta Ana Wharf ka naman, nandun yung mga boat for island hopping and exclusive for other resorts.

Island hopping - madaming nag-ooffer nito sa facebook, search nyo na lang.

Scuba diving - worth a try! Actually kasali na din ang island hopping dito. Click nyo na lang yung link.

ATV Adventure - I haven’t tried this one yet pero for sure masaya to.

Climbing Puting Bato - you can also traverse to Canibad and take a dip after a tiring hours of climbing. Good for beginners. Don’t worry, madami nang signs dun for sure di kayo maliligaw. Okay na kahit walang guide.

Cliff Diving - Canibad & Sabang. Best time to dive is early in the morning. This is for the adventure junkies. I never had the courage to try this. Haha. Kaya hanggang snorkeling na lang ako which is nakakaaliw din. 

Some Places/Resorts you can visit - Hagimit Falls,  Monfort Cave Bats, Secdea, Cavanico El Mari, Villa Amparo, Maxima Aqua Fun, and Isla Reta  - to name a few.

BuDa (Bukidnon-Davao) Road

Almost 2hrs away from Davao. Pwede ka sumakay ng bus tapos sakay ka ng habal-habal dun. Pwede ka ding sumali sa group tours (search mo lang sa facebook, madami ding nag-ooffer nito). 

Bemwa Farm

Epol Falls

Garden of Gethsemane

Seagull Mountain Resort

Sonnen Berg 

Hills View

Highway81

Wild Berry

Bani Falls - best place para i-enjoy ang BuDa sa pamamagitan ng pagtrek/climb at pagligo sa falls. May pang beginner na trail at meron din na medyo advanced. But I suggest to try yung advanced kasi di naman ganun kahirap. Mas okay umakyat pag weekdays para konti lang ang tao.

So yan lang muna lahat. Sana may naitulong ako. Btw, yung mga links ng fb pages na nilagay ko, subok ko na ang mga yan. I suggest na yung adventure-filled na activities ang gawin nyo sa umaga tapos sa gabi foodtrip na. Don’t hesitate to message me if may mga tanong pa kayo. 

PS: Sana di kayo ma-annoy sa pag-taglish ko. Hahahahaha

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Everywhere I go, I see you in the picture. But you were never really there...

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Being a rice granary province of our dear nation, who would have thought that a vast flatland could be hiding tourism gems within its borders? The Province of Nueva Ecija has them. From picturesque mountain trails, hilly scapes, breathtaking views of vast plains, and new promising destinations. This province is famous for the Pantabangan Dam, Mt. 387 in Carranglan, Mt. Sawi of Gabaldon, the Science City of Munoz, tricycle city of Cabanatuan and many more!

Breathtaking view of Cuyapo proper

Amongst its municipalities, CUYAPO is located on its northwestern borders and is proximal to Tarlac and Pangasinan provinces. This quaint town holds a growing center, vast rice plantations and two mountains that define its skyline – Mt. Bulaylay and Mt. Bangkay. This towering mounds of rock and soil hold another new adventure destination in Nueva Ecija. A serene lake that holds a mystical past poise as a next tourist destination too – that is Paitang Lake, roughly about 15-18 kilometers from Cuyapo’s town center. As the current administration has signed into law the Republic Act 11406, otherwise known as, An Act Declaring Mount Bulaylay a Tourist Destination, a law that would appropriate funds to spur development on the new site.

Landing platform of the Zipline Ride

Mt. Bulaylay, towering at 286 meters above sea level,  is a multi-peak mountain and holds zipline equipment with the ability to whisk a tandem ride. The zipline platform is connected by a well-paved road from the main provincial road – and that’s GOOD NEWS!. Going here does not require a grueling trek. Once there, you will be rewarded with the panoramic view of Cuyapo downtown, the neighboring Mt. Bangkay, the skyline of the Caraballo and Cordillera mountain ranges. Adoring this beautiful landscape is the snaking TPLEX where traveling vehicles seem like matchbox size toys. What is best on this site also, you can enjoy a boodle fight lunch whilst enjoying calming views and, of course, fresh air!

Breathtaking view

Boodle Fight!

Features of the zipline adventure ride are:

Tandem Ride

Seating position or Superman Position

560 meters total length of ride

Rates as of writing:

Regular Rate: Php150.00

Student Rate: Php100.00 – bring a valid school ID

Zipline rules

Another historical site is the Apolinario Mabini monument, erected as a memory of where the exact home Apolinario Mabini is caught by the American soldiers. It is located near the residential area of Cuyapo.

Apolinario Mabini Monument

Site under developement

On its current developing state, the Flora and Fauna Farm will soon be ready for an agricultural tourism destinations in Cuyapo. As mention by Sir Danlou Calugay, the Municipal Tourism Officer of Cuyapo, visitors will be able to experience fruits like Durian and Marang here. Camping sites will be developed for overnight accommodation and more farm and adventure activities soon!

Road leading to the farm

Best way to cap the day? Indulge with their version of Fajardo HALO HALO! Delectable toppings and refreshing ice-cold Filipino dessert favorite.

Refreshing Halo Halo!

With the current LGU administration’s thrusts to improve and develop Cuyapo’s tourism potential, plans and projects are at way. Expect more promising sites in Cuyapo in the near future!

walking tour around the Cuyapo Municipal Hall

Another municipality features a faith-tourism destination – this is in Nampicuan. For Catholics, you can rever relics at the Holy Face of Jesus Shrine. The church structure features a modern brick wall exterior and whilst adobe bricks adore its interiors and arch structures connecting the columns. Its administration building on its sinister side also has a picturesque facade.

The Parish Priest

The altar

church facade

Relic

Picturesque church interior

Interiors

Relic

Main Altar

Visiting Cuyapo can be grouped with Anao, Tarlac, and Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija as a day tour activity is perfect for family, friends and as a school activity too.

SAMPLE ITINERARY:

Morning Activity:

Visit the Ylang Ylang Center in Anao, Tarlac

Light snack in Kape Agape

Visit the Holy Shrine in Nampicuan

Noontime:

Rolling in Cuyapo downtown

Afternoon:

Boodle fight in Mt. Bulaylay

Zipline ride

Tourist destination location

This familiarization tour is set by the Department of Tourism – Central Luzon and handled by Sir Peter Lising of M.A.G. Travel and Tours. The overall experience is unforgettable and exhilarating as more destination in our region is now open for tourism. Our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Pia Manabat of DOT-III for taking care of us during the stay. The tour handler also involved an accredited tour guide in the person of Sir Paul John Gopez, who is proud of his Aeta Lineage. The warm and attentive care of Sir Peter Lising is notable as participants are pampered on the next level.

You can contact M.A.G. Travel and Tours through mobile numbers 0927-486-2597 and email magtravelair@gmail.com for quality group or personalized tours.

More photos: 

Yummy boodle fight

Historical Lamp Post

Cuyapo’s Bring Home Treats

  NUEVA ECIJA: New destinations Travel Report Being a rice granary province of our dear nation, who would have thought that a vast flatland could be hiding tourism gems within its borders?

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Davao is a bustling city reminiscent of Metro Manila with its huge shopping malls, numerous restaurants, and skyscrapers. But what makes it a good place to live in is that you can escape the busy and fast-paced city life and enjoy quiet moments in its nature parks and beautiful islands that are literally minutes away from the city center.

Davao is one of the most progressive cities in the Philippines. It is considered the economic hub of the Mindanao region as it is home to numerous multinational companies and manufacturing plants. It feels a little like Metro Manila with the occasional traffic, shopping malls, lines of restaurants and office buildings. But what sets it apart is your proximity to nature and your ability to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the flora and fauna of Davao City. It’s the best of both worlds—being the commercial center of the region while preserving its natural wonders. It’s no surprise that Davaoenos love living in the city.

Need more convincing? Here are five reasons why Davao is a good place to live in.

1. You are closer to nature.

Despite the urbanization of Davao City, it has consciously preserved and took good care of its flora and fauna. It is home to one of the most exotic birds in the world, the Philippine Eagle which is also the National Bird of the Philippines. One of the most famous tourist spots in the city is Eden Nature Park & Resort, an 80-hectares man-made nature park that features vast gardens of organic vegetables, tropical flora, pine trees and a multitude of plants. To keep the park exciting to guests, they offer thrilling activities such as zip line, cable cycling, and Sky Wing. Davao is also home to Mt. Apo, considered the highest point in the Philippine archipelago. You are also a 10-minute ferry ride away from Samal Island which features virgin beaches and world-class resorts.

2. Peaceful city life.

The city claims to have the lowest crime rate in the country, citing their efforts to strictly impose the law, increase police visibility and enforce city-wide curfews. Because of these, citizens abide by the law. For example, there is a smoking ban in public places and no one dares to break this rule for fear of getting caught. Here in Davao, you won’t experience the same taxi woes you have in Metro Manila. Taxi drivers have well-calibrated meters so you don’t have to worry about overcharging. In fact, it is a standard for them to issue receipts and return changes even if it’s just some loose coins.

3. You are located at the economic hub of Mindanao.

Davao City is the center of Metro Davao and is the third most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines. Its population count is at 2.5 million as of 2015, trailing behind Metro Manila’s 12.8 million and Metro Cebu’s 2.8 million. The city serves as the primary hub for trade, commerce, and industry in the Mindanao region. Multinational companies such as Phoenix Petroleum, Coca-Cola Bottlers, Phil., Pepsi-Cola Products, Phil., Interbev Phil Inc., and RC Cola Philippines are located here. In addition, fruit-exporting facilities, food manufacturing plants an industrial construction plants have set up shop in Davao.

4. It offers delectable food.

No doubt, Davao City offers some of the best foods in the country. It’s no surprise that there is an abundance of seafood all year-round. Tuna, which is a very pricey type of fish in Metro Manila, is available in every restaurant, eatery, and canteen in Davao City. Sugba or grilled food is a hit among locals and tourists as well. And have we mentioned crabs and shrimps galore? Of course, it is just right to pay homage to fruits native to Davao City—pomelo, mangosteen, marang, and durian! Buy them in bulk to save on cost.

5. Superb road network and transportation.

While Davao may seem like a long distance from Metro Manila, its international airport makes travel time faster and easier. Numerous airlines service the Manila-Davao route daily which takes about 2 hours. You can also take flights going to and from Cebu, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Angeles City, Bacolod City, and Hong Kong. Davao also serves as the gateway for Mindanao—as you can reach other provinces through the city. Its road networks allow you to reach Surigao, Agusan General Santos City, and Bukidnon. There are also plans to build a high priority bus system which will involve bus terminals, bus stops, waiting for stations and bus lightings. In addition, there is an ongoing study to create a Mindanao Railway which will have several train stations in Davao.

The next time you’re on a search to find your next dream city, consider Davao as an option.

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C.J. McCollum made Jennifer proud

He tried and succeeded, Jennifer

The 2019 NBA playoffs have been C.J. McCollum’s time to shine, and that pattern followed through in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 100-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. In an off night for Damian Lillard, McCollum exploded for 37 points on 29 shots, including a clutch step-back bucket to secure the win.

@CJMcCollum was CLUTCH down the stretch to help the @trailblazers win Game 7 and advance to the Conference Finals! McCollum poured in 37 PTS while adding 9 REB, 1 BLK, and 1 STL. pic.twitter.com/E21bR0b6bB

— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) May 12, 2019

He did it for Jennifer.

CJ McCollum ✅ 37 points ✅ 9 rebounds ✅ Game 7 win! Making Jennifer proud pic.twitter.com/79gwWc2iYc

— SB Nation (@SBNation) May 12, 2019

a twitter lady named jennifer really changed the landscape of the NBA playoffs

— Matt Ellentuck (@mellentuck) May 12, 2019

He did it, Jennifer

— Deadlift Schrempf. (@GeeDee215) May 12, 2019

you did this Jennifer

— CJ McWobum (@WorldWideWob) May 12, 2019

For those who don’t remember, Jennifer, a basketball Twitter celebrity who goes by one name, was brought back into the spotlight when Portland defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 104-99, in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. After the game during the post-game press conference, a reported jogged McCollum’s memory:

He told Jennifer he was going to try to do this.

CJ McCollum is asked if he has any words for Jennifer following tonight's Game 1 win. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/5A7LWgHndW

— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 14, 2019

Remember how this whole thing happened?

It was the middle of August 2018, and McCollum had made headlines for saying he would never join the Warriors or another superteam to chase an NBA championship. His reasoning: “I’m not built like those guys. I was raised differently.”

Social media took that and ran with it, so much so that McCollum commented on Twitter. “Y’all stay bringing up old stuff,” he said. “Y'all got me out here looking like a bitter ex.”

He wrote that the Warriors were one of the best teams ever assembled — a fact — with four Hall of Fame players and another on the way (DeMarcus Cousins) — another fact.

“I’m happy,” he continued. “Stop making look like a [scorned] man sheesh.”

Y’all stay bringing up old stuff. Yall got me out here looking like a bitter ex. 1 of the best teams ever assembled W/ 2 players you could argue are top 15 greatest to lace them up. 4 hall of famers w/ another one on the way. I’m happy stop making me look like a scorn man sheesh https://t.co/4xVYw5FDOv

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 15, 2018

The thing is, though, Portland had just gotten swept in back-to-back playoff series: first in 2016 by the Warriors (which, understandable), then embarrassingly by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017 (which, inexplicable).

Along came Jennifer, who had seen enough of McCollum’s talk. She had a simple mandate: “Win a playoff game then talk.”

Win a playoff game then talk

— Jennifer Williams (@ChocDelight1980) August 15, 2018

McCollum’s response went viral. “Im trying Jennifer.”

Im trying Jennifer

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 15, 2018

It instantly became the next great NBA meme.

It was a T-shirt.

Plenty of folks asked and my guy @GrantGoldberg delivered! How many of you would be interested in snagging one of these t-shirts? "Im trying Jennifer" @CJMcCollum - we'll have one ready for you ASAP! pic.twitter.com/TNDQLkvzj3

— Danny Marang (@DMarang) August 15, 2018

It became artwork.

"Im trying Jennifer" - @CJMcCollum Late to the game due to other projects, but i had a few minutes to put this together real quick just now. What a fun twitter day. #RipCity pic.twitter.com/WlSKKGB6Se

— evanem (@evanempdx) August 16, 2018

It became commentary.

I'M TRYING JENNIFER pic.twitter.com/xGbWVR2riC

— Ianes Kanter (@IanKarmel) August 15, 2018

“I’m trying Jennifer” pic.twitter.com/TXBzYxzJ3U

— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) August 15, 2018

It took over social media. That’s why McCollum got a deep, hearty laugh out of the question. Jennifer was a legend, even if it was just for a single tweet.

You’re welcome Portland https://t.co/M2Mm7PAayV

— Jennifer Williams (@ChocDelight1980) April 14, 2019

I almost forgot you JENNIFER you a legend https://t.co/KnZ85zwqYG

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 14, 2019

C.J. tried, and he did. And now, Jennifer says she has fans from all types of NBA fanbases asking for her help. She has a new name now: the playoff whisperer.

All types of fans have @ me on twitter talking about “can you talk to the Lakers for me” “Please have a talk with Andre Drummond” “Talk to the Bulls” y’all too funny Jenni....the playoff whisperer

— Jennifer Williams (@ChocDelight1980) April 14, 2019

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Upper Mustang to Nar Phu Valley via Teri-La Pass Camping Trek, 27 Days

Upper Mustang trek via Teri La Pass (5595m) and Nar Phu valley is one of the  popular route in Annapurna region. This is an adventurous and challenging trek and offers combination of two most restricted area Upper Mustang and Nar Phu Valley crossing through beautiful Teri La pass. This trek offers the visitors a chance to explore the ancient caves, monasteries, medieval villages, breathtaking valleys, and to get an insight of Buddhist art and culture.

The trek begins from Jomsom and finishes in Jagat. The trail goes through pine woods, streams, cascades and a few suspension spans. Amid the trek, you visit the antiquated religious communities, for example, Rangchung Cave Monastery, Ghar Gompa, Luri Cave Monastery, Thukchen Monastery, and Lakhang Monastery. You will investigate the memorable city of Lo-Manthang and old towns of Nar and Phu in the Nar Phu Valley in the wake of intersection the sensational mountain pass, Teri-La (5595m). This trek bundle not just offers you the chance to see the snowcapped mountain pinnacles, for example, Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7061m), Lamjung Himal (6893m,) and Annapurna II (7937m) yet in addition permits to watch Buddhist culture and nearby way of life of the Himalayas.

Mountain Sun Valley Treks is a famous organization best known for its quality administration. We furnish you with English talking guides and porter who ensure that you don't pass up any fun action or vital data in transit. We deal with your licenses, convenience, and transportation, and ensure that you have a trip of a lifetime. Remember us for your Himalayan voyage.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our company representative will welcome you and then transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Permits Procedure and afternoon flight to Pokhara

As this trek goes to the restricted areas of Mustang, you will require some permits to pass through the checkpoints. The company will arrange your permits after which you take the afternoon flight to Pokhara. It will be a scenic 20 minutes flight. You can relax by the lakeside in the evening. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 3: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom 2720m and trek to Kagbeni 2800m, 3/4 hours.

From Pokhara, you take an early morning flight to Jomsom. The scenic 25-minute flight passes through Kali Gandaki George and presents magnificent views of the mountain peaks like Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna (8091m). After some rest in the windy town of Jomsom, the trek begins as you head towards Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang. The trek is easy as the surface is mostly flat but filled with uneven rocks and sand. En route, you can enjoy the views of Tukuche (6920m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Nilgiri (7061m). Overnight at tented camp in Kagbeni.

Day 4: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele 3100m, 5/6 hours.

Follow the trail to the eastern bank of Kali Gandaki River and climb up several ridges in the north. Then you arrive at the Gurung village of Tangbe.Then, you leave Kali Gandaki valley and climb steeply to reach Chele. Overnight at tented camp in Chele.

Day 5: Trek from Chele to Ghiling 3570m, 6/7 hours via Rangchung/Chungsi Cave Monastery.

You continue the trek through the trail that stretches along the steep region and passes by a pile of stones.  Then, you cross a stream and descend down to arrive at Rangchung Cave Monastery. It is considered as one of the holiest places in Mustang. After a gradual climb from Syangboche, you descend to arrive in Ghiling village.  In Ghiling, you see a big Chorten and two gompas with red painted walls. Overnight at tented camp in Ghiling.

Day 6: Trek from Ghiling to Dhakmar 3820m, 5-6 hours.

In the morning, you climb up a small pass and then walk through the Ghiling valley. Passing through the Ghiling village once again, you move on the Nyi-La Pass (4010m). Moving ahead, you cross the longest Mani wall in Mustang and then you cross a stream. Climb up a ridge and cross a valley to arrive in Dhakmar. Overnight at tented camp in Dhakmar.

Day 7: Trek from Dhakmar to Lo-Manthang 3840m, 7/8 hours via Ghar Gompa & Marang-La Pass 4230m.

Ascend a steep eroded gully and pass through some alpine meadows. Then, climb a ridge and keep descending till Ghar Gompa which is also known as Lo Gyaker, meaning pure virtue of Lo. Then, you keep walking along a grassy valley. You walk further to cross Marang–La Pass (4230m) before descending and following the trail to get to the fortress city of Lo-Manthang. Overnight at tented camp in Lo-Manthang.

Day 8: Exploring The Wall City of Lo-Manthang.

Today, you explore the palaces and fortress of the walled city of Lo-Manthang. It used to be the capital city of the former Kingdom of Mustang, which contains around 200 earthen structures including palaces and monasteries. This fortress city is one of the last places on earth which still follows the pre-Buddhist Bon culture. Lo-Manthang is also known as the reserve of the purest form of Buddhism. Lo-Manthang has Thukchen Monastery which is the only monastery in the world with 108 mandalas painted on its wall. Overnight at tented camp in Lo-Manthang.

Day 9: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Yara 3900m, 6/7 hours.

Leaving Lo-Manthang, the trail steadily climbs two small passes—Lo La (3950m) and Dhi La (3950m)—before arriving in Dhi village. It will take about 3 hours through to reach Dhi village. You descend for about an hour and then you cross Puyung Khola. Continue climbing alongside the river to reach Yara. Overnight at tented camp in Yara.

Day 10: Excursion to Luri Cave Monastery 4/5 hours.

Today, you visit the Luri Cave Monastery, which dates back to the 14thcentury. It is set in the high hills and the visitors have to scramble up a dirt trail. The lower caves have beautiful white stupas and painted walls. You can explore the ancient paintings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Padmasambhava. Then, you return back to Yara in the afternoon. Overnight at tented camp in Yara.

Day 11: Trek from Yara to Tangge 3240m, 6/7 hours.

It is a difficult and a long day today. You start off early and make a steep ascend. Then, you descend steeply until you reach Dhechyang Khola. After crossing the river, the trail ascends and passes through the grasslands. The trail then drops rapidly to Tangge village. Overnight at tented camp in Tangge.

Day 12: Trek from Tangge to Yak Kharka 4100m, 5/6 hours.

There aren’t many villages on this route. The climb through the barren land will take you to the meadow where the locals bring their yaks for grazing. This place is thus known as Yak Kharka which means grazing place for yaks. You may see some temporary huts of yak herders in Yak Kharka where you will be staying overnight at tented camp.

Day 13: Trek from Yak Kharka to Samena Khola 4220m, 4/5 hours.

This will comparatively be an easier trek as you pass through the gentle paced flat terrain. There is no vegetation as you move ahead but the highlight of the day will be the lively river bank of Samena Khola. You will come across some old cultivated lands before arriving at Samena Khola. Overnight at tented camp in Samena Khola.

Day 14: Trek from Samena Khola to Teri-La BC 4630m, 7/8 hours.

You leave Samena Khola and follow the trail that heads upward. This trail passes through sparsely vegetated areas alongside Yak Khola, following which you reach Teri-La Base Camp. You can enjoy the view of Teri Himal (5935m) along with the views of other peaks as you rest in Teri-La Base Camp. Overnight at tented camp in Teri-La BC.

Day 15: Trek from Teri-La BC to Teri-La High Camp 5100m, 4/5 hours.

On this day, you trek to the High Camp. You need to be ready, physically as well as mentally, in order to make the climb and adjust to the altitude above 5000m. You cross Yak Kharka and follow the trails of Rijung Chwa Khola that flows on the foot of Teri Himal (5935m). Walking on moraine on a steep trail, you arrive in Teri-La High Camp. From the camp, you get an unobstructed view of Damodar Himal and Purung Himal ranges. Overnight at tented camp in High Camp.

Day 16: Trek from Teri-La High Camp to Teri-La Phedi 5000m, 6/7 hours via Teri-La Pass 5595m.

Today is one of the toughest days of the trek as you cross the high mountain pass, Teri-La (5595m). The trek starts early today with a target to reach the top of the pass by the time of sunrise. From the top, you can view the Himalayan ranges of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Purkung. After a short break at the top, you descend to the other side of the pass to Teri-La Phedi. Overnight at tented camp in Teri-La Phedi.

Day 17: Trek from Teri-La Phedi to Labse Khola 4800m, 5/6 hours.

You follow the downhill track and arrive at the plain land in 4 hours. Continue the trek through the flat terrain of Nar Phu Valley to reach Labse Khola.  In mid-summer, you might see yaks and sheep grazing around the area. Overnight at tented camp in Labse Khola.

Day 18: Trek from Labse Khola to Yak Kharka 4600m, 6/7 hours.

The trek continues through the wilderness to Yak Kharka. Following Labse Khola downstream, you reach Yak Kharka. There are only a few temporary shepherd huts here. It is a lush pastureland which is used for cattle grazing, especially the yaks. Overnight at tented camp in Yak Kharka.

Day 19: Trek from Yak Kharka to Nar Gaon 4110m, 6/7 hours.

Follow the trail downhill for around 7 hours to reach Nar Gaon. This village is located on the northern side of the famous Annapurna Trekking Trail. The name of the village is believed to be derived from Nar Khola. There are many Buddhist monasteries to visit here. You can interact with the locals and learn about their one of a kind culture in Nar. Overnight at tented camp in Nar Gaon.

Day 20: Trek from Nar Gaon to Kyang 3800m, 5/6 hours.

Today’s trek is relatively easy. It will be a downhill trek. You walk past the Mani wall and continue to walk downhill to Phu River. Kyang village is located just above Phu River. You can see the locals and mules passing by as you move along the trail. Overnight at tented camp in Kyang.

Day 21: Trek from Kyang to Phu Gaon 3900m, 3/4 hours.

Walk past the Chortens and streams that arise from the high Himalayas. Walking on a rocky path, you follow the trails of Phu River and then cross the river to in Phu Gaon. There is Lakhang Monastery, also known as the blessed house of gods, in Phu which is one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Overnight at tented camp in Phu Goan.

Day 22: Trek from Phu Gaon to Meta 3560m, 5/6 hours.

You leave the hidden valley and follow the up and down trail to Meta. You pass through several streams and suspension bridges. It is an isolated trek and there are relatively fewer trekkers in this region. You might get a chance to see the blue sheep on the way. During this trek, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Lamjung Himal (6893 m) and Annapurna II (7937m). Overnight at tented camp in Meta.

Day 23: Trek from Meta to Koto 2600m, 6/7 hours.

It will be a downhill walk and comparatively an easier trek to the settlement of Koto. You walk through the pine forests passing many streams and picturesque waterfalls near Dharmashala.You get an enchanting view of Annapurna II (7937m) from Koto. You can also explore the monastery located in Koto. Overnight at tented camp in Koto.

Day 24: Trek from Koto to Dharapani 1860m, 5/6 hours.

The trail to Dharapani follows Marsyangdi River downstream, passing through pine forests and small villages. On the way, you reach a ridge from where you can get excellent views of Annapurna II (7937m). You continue the trek and arrive at Dharapani, which is a major junction in the Marsyangdi valley with a police check post and many government offices. Overnight at tented camp in Dharapani.

Day 25: Trek from Dharapani to Jagat 1300m, 5/6 hours.

Climb down to Marsyangdi River and cross an iron bridge. You follow the Marsyangdi River and cross a few more suspension bridges on the way. After reaching Tal, the trail drops down to the river. Then you climb up through the dense forest and cross another suspension bridge. Continue on the trail and reach Jagat. Overnight at tented camp in Jagat.

Day 26: Drive from Jagat to Kathmandu by private driving

The trek ends in Jagat. You drive back to Kathmandu in a private 4 wheeler. You can enjoy the views of the beautiful landscapes, mountains, and villages on the way back. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can rest in your hotel or explore the nearby markets. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 27: Departure to International Airport

Our company representative will take you to the airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.

Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your preference. For more information please e-mail us at mountainsunvalley@gmail.com

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One of my regular training haunts. Love running in the rain but a soggy 26 degrees is not much preparation for 45 degree deserts. (at Marang Trail @ Mount Faber)

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How to get to Mustang in Nepal

A trip to the mountains is considered a great adventure that’s for sure. Camping at the foothills of the mountains is also exhilarating. However, to stay near the mountains amidst people who have lived there for almost all their lives is something else. You get to see the daily routine of the people and understand the difficulties they face at the location. Not only this, you can get to experience the way of life of the mountain people. At least for a few days or weeks. Here we will see how we can get to one of those places, close to the Himalayas. In particular, we will talk about the Mustang of Nepal, in the following subheads:

Pokhara briefing

Introduction to Mustang trek 

Places to stay on Mustang trek

Places to go on Mustang trek

When can you go for Mustang trek?

Pokhara briefing

Pokhara is one of the most visited tourist spots in Nepal, situated in the Gandaki Pradesh province of Nepal. It is the second-largest city in Nepal. The city is located 200 km west of Kathmandu. You can get a classic view of Mt. Machhapuchhre from Pokhara. The city of Pokhara is also an assembly point for trekkers and mountaineers coming to Nepal. It serves as a starting point for many adventure packages. For instance, people taking the Annapurna Base Camp trek, or Mustang trek needs to assemble here first. The Phewa lake is also a popular tourist destination in Pokhara. 

Introduction to Mustang trek 

Mustang is one of the 77 districts of Nepal and is a very beautiful place amidst the Himalayas. Mustang region was once an independent isolated Tibetan kingdom but now is a part of Nepal. However, the terrain here is similar to that of Tibet. Mustang can be categorized into Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. The headquarters of Mustang-Jomsom is famous for Buddhist monasteries and the popular Muktinath Temple of the Hindus. Jomsom falls under Lower Mustang. A trek to Lower Mustang is a unique experience that will bring you closer to nature. However, this trek will need you to possess the Annapurna Conservation Area Project(ACAP) and the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS). 

Upper Mustang is a restricted region and you will need a restricted area permit before you venture there. Apart from that, you will need an Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) as well. Nonetheless, Upper Mustang poses an incredible journey to the mysterious land of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. It is also known as the hidden kingdom of Nepal. You can either start your trek from Pokhara or Jomsom which has continuous flights coming in carrying trekkers from Pokhara. 

Places to stay on Mustang trek

Mustang trek can start either from Kathmandu or Pokhara. But for Climb HIgh, it starts from your arrival at Kathmandu. It will be your first halt at a hotel there.  After the necessary paperwork the next day we take a 6-hour drive to Pokhara. At Pokhara as well, your stay will be at a hotel there. As we make our way to higher grounds, the population decreases drastically. Likewise, the possibility of finding a hotel is the bare minimum. Actually its nil. But since Nepal has more focus on tourism you won’t find difficulty in finding a place to stay in. The places we will go through have settlements especially made for trekkers and mountaineers. These are in the form of lodges and tea houses. 

Your next stop is Kagbeni from Pokhara, and stay there will be at a cozy lodge. From Kagbeni we head towards Chele. The accommodation here will either be a lodge or a tea house. Next is Gelling on the schedule, and we will halt at a tea house there. After Gelling, we go up towards Dhakmar, where we will halt at a lodge. The next day we enter the Lower Mustang area. Here we will be staying at a tea house. Following which we pass through Thinggar and reach Garphu to spend the night at a tea house.

We head towards the upper Mustang area next and reach Dhi Gaon. Accommodation provided here and the rest of the places will be at one of the tea houses. Except when we reach Pokhara and Kathmandu, where you will be allocated in hotels. We then travel higher through Lori Gompa towards Surkhang. The next day we descend towards the village of Tangge. After Tangge, we go still lower down to Chusang valley. Then we trek towards the holy village of Muktinath. We then trek towards Jomsom, which brings us to the end of the trek.

After resting at Jomsom, we take a flight to Pokhara. We rest for another day here and depart from Pokhara to Kathmandu next. Thus Kathmandu is your last stop before you depart and go back to your normal routine.

Places to go on Mustang trek

Kathmandu is where your trek starts. You will be received by our staff at the airport and escorted to a 3-star hotel to rest. We have kept a day aside just for sightseeing around Kathmandu. You can visit the Boudhanath Stupa and the Pashupatinath temple, two of the iconic places in Kathmandu. We rest for the night. The next day, we will complete all the paperwork necessary for the trip. Please be advised, the immigration office is closed on weekends. 

On the 4th day, we take a 6-hour drive to Pokhara. It is a pleasant drive with few places being patched by the construction workers. On reaching Pokhara, you will be taken to your hotel. You can take a stroll around Pokhara, but make sure you have a good night’s sleep. We catch an early flight the next day from Pokhara to Jomsom. The view as you would expect is really wonderful from up there. You can see the surrounding hills supporting the massive Himalayas at a distance.

After we land at Jomsom, we take the trail leading to Kagbeni(2847m). The trek is through the scenic village of Marpha. Then the route takes us up the arid valley of the Kali Gandaki river to the village of Kagbeni. We can go for a walk around the area and visit a Buddhist monastery. Kagbeni is the border between Upper and Lower Mustang. Up to Kagbeni, you can visit without a permit, but beyond you will require a special permit to visit. Here we will halt for the night at a tea house. 

Our next destination is Chele(3050m). The journey towards the Upper Mustang region starts. We trek on the banks of the river of Kaliganda and go past Tangbe and Chusang villages. The pathway is made with mud and white painted narrow alleys. You will also pass through apple gardens and colorful buckwheat fields. Then we reach Chele where we turn in for the night.

After breakfast, we continue our journey the next day. We go past sparse vegetation around us with the windswept soil hills on each trail leading to our destination. That is Gelling (3570m). On the way we also pass numerous Tibetan prayer flags in certain locations, flapping in the wind. You also get splendid views of the highest lake in the world, Tilicho lake, the Damodar Peak and the southern part of Thorung La pass from the Chele pass. We drop a few notches to the village of Samar. After which we go through a paved pathway surrounded by a dusty terrain towards the village of Shyangmochen. We ascend Shyangmochen La Pass to reach the village of Gelling. We spend the night at a tea house at Gelling.

In the morning we visit the old Gelling Monastery and go through the Buddhist prayer wheels. You can check out the prayer wheels propelled with water power. After our monastery visit, we trek towards Ghami village, crossing the Ghami Khola. The trail leads further towards a long and interesting line of holy prayer stones on the roadside. Then after a couple of clicks till we reach the village of Dhamkar (3,810m). Here we stay in a tea house for the night.

Come morning, we start with a climb uphill towards Ghar Gomba. The trail towards the Gomba offers a great view of the district of Mustang. An area is an isolated place and folklore states the great guru Manjushree killed a monster here in ancient times. It is also known that he built the monastery to honor his conquest. We will have our lunch at the location and ascend to Marang La, which is at a height of 4230 meters. Then we descend down to the fortified city of Mustang(3750m). The weather can turn rather chilly as it turns night here. We settle in one of the tea houses.

In the morning you find yourself surrounded by stone walls. Beyond that, the landscape stretches to show us the hills and the mountains. As if it is just a few clicks away from where you stand. We have our breakfast and take a day’s trip to Garphu, via Thinggar. The trail leads us amidst rocky roads and dusty air till we reach a viewpoint. The view as you go along the trail is another splendid feature. But the main vantage point for the surrounding view is at Thinggar (4000m). It gives us great details of the surrounding hills. After reaching the hilltop, we head down towards the village of Garphu(3897m). We halt for the night in the village.

We head back to Mustang via a different route. The trail is more or less the same as before, but it is a quicker route. You come very close to the mountains on this trail. You can relish the sight of green vegetation along the sloping valley, with birds singing their beautiful tunes. We finally make our way back to Mustang again after a lunch session on the way. You can loiter around the city and explore the various stone structures built a long time ago. We rest at our tea house in Mustang.

Early morning we prepare ourselves to head downhill. The sight as we approach the gorge of Kali Gandaki is spectacular before we head down to the village of Dhi (3360m). Across the valley, we can see the village of Yara. We descend further down the hill using the steep narrow path on the rocks. You can also see an old cave up the hill where a vulture resides. Our papers will be checked by the police at the village entrance in a once old gumba. Then we get to enter the village of Dhi. We spend our night at the lodge there.

 Next, we head on towards Surkhang (3400m). Early morning after breakfast we climb a slightly uphill trail with ample scenery. The trail is a bit rocky as we climb to a higher altitude. We first make our way to the Lori Gumba, an old monastery in the middle of a large field.  We reach Surkhang after a few hours trek through a scenic trail. We halt for the night at a local tea house. 

The next day we move towards Tangge (3240m). The walk is a peaceful one with views of the hills which are so thrilling. The downhill trail leads us through many rhododendron trees with beautiful flowers blooming. We reach Tangge after a small lunch on the way. You can rest or stroll around the village once we reach there. Because we halt for the night.

Chusang is next in the agenda. After a nice breakfast, we take the northern trail leading us towards Chusang(2980m). The trail goes through similar terrain, rocky with ample greenery around. As we round up a series of corners we descend to the bridges where we cross the Kali Gandaki. A long tedious walk on the coarse stone road leads us to Chusang. Ruins of the old town and monastery can be seen in a distance. We spend the night in the village.

We then visit the holy village of Muktinath(3760m). We will need to walk uphill as it's on higher grounds. It takes almost a four-hour trek to reach Muktinath. Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage place for the Hindus in the Himalayas. The Muktinath temple is famous for atoning a person's sins if one takes a bath in the shower inside the temple. Hundreds of Hindus visit the holy place to make sure that they are free of sins hereafter. We halt at a tea house at Muktinath. 

We near the end of our venture to Mustang. After breakfast, we huddle up and trek towards Jomsom the place we flew to before. Once at Jomsom, we have our lunch and then get on a flight to Pokhara. At Pokhara, we rest at the hotel. The next day you can rest and take a stroll around Pokhara. The city is famous for the Phewa lake so you might want to visit it. There are some religious caves in the outskirts of Pokhara you can get into. The next day we head back to Kathmandu, after which your Mustang journey comes to an end.

When can you go for Mustang trek?

This is one of the locations which has variable answers as to when can you go for Mustang Trek. The Himalayas are normally at their best during Spring and Autumn season. The sky is clear and the views are unobstructed, the birds even sing their prettiest songs. In Autumn once the dust clears leaving the pathway fresh for treading is also another option. But for Mustang, there is an additional season which is possible, the Monsoon Season. Since the Upper Mustang region is on the lee wind side beyond the Himalayas, it doesn't rain much here. Even during Monsoons. This route is one of the few places in Nepal good enough to trek during the Monsoons.

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Sống ảo ngàn like tại 7 công viên đẹp nhất Singapore

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Điểm nhấn hàng đầu tại Botanic Garden là Vườn Lan Quốc gia (National Orchid Garden), được biết đến là vườn lan lớn nhất thế giới, trưng bày hơn 60.000 cá thể thực vật và hoa lan. Ở đây bạn có thể tìm thấy những loài lan được đặt theo tên của những người nổi tiếng, nguyên thủ quốc gia như công nương Diana, Obama,… SEA Aquarium Nằm trên đảo Sentosa, SEA Aquarium mang đến cơ hội hòa mình và ngắm nhìn đại dương chỉ cách mình một tấm kính. Với hơn 100.000 sinh vật biển thuộc đủ giống loài và thể tích nước lớn nhất (45 triệu lít nước), SEA Aquarium là một trong những thủy cung đẹp nhất Châu Á.  Đến đây, bất kể góc nhìn nào bạn cũng có thể nhìn thấy những chú cá bơi lượn tung tăng, tự do. Được phân thành 10 khu vực với tổng cộng 49 môi trường sống khác nhau. Bạn có thể thấy những đại diện từ vịnh Bengal, eo biển Malacca, biển Andaman, hay các hồ lớn tít tận Đông Phi,  các rạn san hô châu Đại Dương và cả những mảng băng tuyết Nam Cực. Điểm nhấn lớn nhất của SEA Aquarium là khu đường hầm kính, nơi bạn đi xuyên qua lòng khu bể cá lớn của thủy cung. Hãy dành chút thời gian, dừng chân và ngắm nhìn vũ điệu của những chú cá mập, cá đuối vần vũ ngay trên đầu bạn. Hay đơn giản là cảm nhận đại dương đang bao trọn lấy con người bạn… Và đôi lúc, bạn sẽ tự hỏi có phải bạn đang ngắm chúng hay chính chúng đang quan sát bạn một cách thong dong? Gardens by the bay Nếu xa xưa có khu vườn treo Babylon nổi tiếng lẫy lừng thì ngày nay có Gardens by the bay. Nằm bên cạnh bờ vịnh Marina, khu vườn khổng lồ này mang đến một mảng xanh cực kỳ lớn cho đảo quốc sư tử. Mà bên cạnh đó, ở đây còn có các công trình vô cùng độc đáo, bắt mắt và vô cùng lãng mạn. Gardens by the bay – những khu vườn bên vịnh được mệnh danh là công trình của những kỳ quan. Bởi ở đây có hệ thống các siêu cây hấp thu ánh mặt trời và phát sáng về đêm, đường đi bộ trên không OCBC nơi trình diễn mỗi đêm với những kỹ xảo âm thanh, ánh sáng choáng ngợp. Gardens by the bay còn có hệ thống 2 nhà kính khổng lồ với Cloud Forest nơi có thác nước nhân tạo lớn nhất thế giới và Flower Dome, “nhà” của hàng ngàn loại hoa cỏ độc đáo. Là một quốc gia chú trọng bảo tồn thiên nhiên cũng như giáo dục tầm quan trọng của thế giới tự nhiên, bên cạnh những địa điểm này, Singapore còn có rất nhiều địa điểm du lịch thiên nhiên khác. Bạn có thể thăm các vườn bướm, vườn chim (Jurong Bird Park), hay những khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên như Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Thế nên, nếu một lần đến với đảo quốc này, đừng chỉ ghé thăm các công viên giải trí, hãy một lần đạp xe, đi bộ hoặc ngắm nhìn vẻ đẹp tự nhiên của Singapore nữa bạn nhé.   Tham khảo: khách sạn Singapore  Nguồn: Mytour Bởi - https://otavietnam.com/?p=12783

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Secret War: A Sanction for Sanity- chapter 3

A prequel to my 40k fanfiction Secret War.

Link to chapter 1- http://ben-j-man.tumblr.com/post/180097372453/secret-war-chapter-1

After his organization is hired to hunt down an influential ganger on the Hive world, Omnartus. Attelus Kaltos is embroiled deeper into the complex world of the Assassin. This is the job which will change him, for better or for worse, forever more.

‘I am not a partier; I am an assassin who kills people for a living. And being the dangerous job it is and that I would quite like to live past my twenties, I spend every waking hour for training. Making sure I have the necessary skills to live to see the next day.’ -Attelus Kaltos Bursting from the seams with action, intrigue, suspense and full of twists and turns. With a character driven narrative which delves deep into the mind torn asunder by war as he tries to find purpose in the grim-dark universe of 40k where there is only war.

A Sanction for Sanity: Chapter 1 link

http://ben-j-man.tumblr.com/post/181441697383/secret-war-a-sanction-for-sanity-chapter-1

Attelus led Estella back to his hideout, holding her hand, only briefly letting go earlier so she could retrieve her Lasgun.

In all honesty, he never wanted to ever let go of her hand ever again. His heart jumped with so much joy it felt close to bursting out his chest and the grin on his face, so big it felt close to tearing his dirty cheeks.

Finally, he had someone to talk to, he had someone to be with! Now, just suddenly, seemed to fill a huge gap in Attelus. He couldn't describe it, he still couldn't completely understand it, he just knew he wasn't lonely anymore.

They came to the entrance of his hideout, and he tore the doors open and walked inside, utterly unaware of Estella's grimace at the smell wafting from its depths.

He turned to her almost smiling from ear to ear then went back to his pack opened it and began to rummage through it.

"D-do you want something to eat?" he asked.

"Sure, thank you Attelus, I have been on the run for hours and haven't had any time to eat, that would indeed be very appreciated," she said, "but it might be a bit easier for you if you let go of my hand."

Attelus immediately stopped his search and turned to her with wide eyes.

"Oh!" he said, distinctly blushing, "sorry," and hesitantly let go.

Estella smiled and began to wander, looking around the small basement.

Finally, Attelus found what he was looking for, tugging from his battered backpack the dried field rations he had lived on for the past few months when she asked.

"Is that your sword over there?"

He froze and turned back to her. "Y-yes."

"You don't mind if I have a look, do you?"

After a few seconds thought he shook his head. "N-no, go ahead."

She smiled and picked up the sword then slid it slightly from its sheath.

"It's a good sword Attelus," she said, "but..."

"It's monomolecular?" he finished; before the war mono enhancements where illegal for blades in Elbyra for a reason Attelus didn't care for and apparently his father didn't care for as well.

Estella nodded and abruptly slid the sword out stepping into an impressive but fanciful flourish and returned it back into its scabbard.

"It is a very, very good blade," she said as she sat across from him, "the balance is perfect and it was masterfully made, it must have cost a fortune. You don't mind if I ask, who gave it to you?"

Attelus handed her one of the ration cans and began to tear into his food with a plasteek utensil.

"Thanks," she said.

"It was my dad he..." Attelus managed through a mouthful, "he gave it to me."

Despite going so long without food, Estella ate with an almost ingrained refined grace.

"Thank you again Attelus, I have more rations in my pack to reimburse you for these."

Attelus paused briefly in his ravenous eating treating her with a happy, wide smile that said; "don't worry about it."

"So who gave you, your sword?" he asked.

"Umm sorry?"

The teenager swallowed his mouthful with a vast animated gulp and asked, "who gave you yours?"

"Oh, this?" Estella looked down at the sheathed blade at her hip, "my father actually gave me mine to, funny that."

"Your good with it too," he commented, "did your father train you?"

"No," she said looking back to him, "it was our family's master of the blade who taught me."

Attelus paused before biting his next mouthful and raised his eyebrows in distinct bemusement, "family's master of the blade...are you?"

"Yes I am," she paused, "or I...was a noble."

"That explains it then."

It was Estella's turn to be bemused, "explains what then?"

"It explains the way you used my sword," he stated, "your technique looked very familiar, looked a lot like the sword style which Velrosian nobles are taught it in, Valisuth"

"You could tell that from just one move?"

"Yep, sometimes I would watch the tournaments you nobles take part in, before the war I mean, to learn the way you fight, that flourish you used was a Tsured am I right?"

"Yes, yes it was."

"It's an advanced move. Not taught until the fifth stage of Falisuth, and you did it almost instinctively which shows you're very skilled."

Estella smiled, "I appreciate the complement Attelus, but actually Tsured is not taught until the sixth level of Falisuth."

Attelus shrugged and began to chew on another mouthful. "Which just further emphasises my statement, you're good. I like Falisuth, it's a good style, even if it's a bit too fanciful for my taste."

"It is the style that king Royd Antares himself created after he returned from Despasia and liberated Velrosia from under the rule of the tyrant of Maranger, Voltarin," said Estella with no small amount of pride.

Attelus shrugged, "yes, but it's a style meant for someone with almost superhuman agility and speed. According to the legends Royd had each in such quantity, he may as well have been one of the Emperor's Primarchs."

Estella smiled widely at that. "He may well have been, you never know Attelus, you never know. Anyway speaking of superhuman speed and agility how did you learn to fight? I saw you kill all those..." she paused as a grimace of disgust came across her attractive face, "...traitor guardsmen I was very much impressed."

Attelus turned away, trying to hide the sudden flush to his cheeks at the compliment, "I-I caught them by surprise that was the only reason why I took them down."

"It was still an impressive feat Attelus, I don't think that many of the scouts of the Velrosian 1st could perform such a feat."

He reddened even worse, "th-thanks."

"W-what happened to your parents?" Attelus blurted out.

Estella raised an eyebrow, not in annoyance but in curiosity. "Why do you ask?"

"Y-you said that you were no longer a noble, what did you mean by that?"

"Oh," she said, and Attelus immediately regretted asking the question as a look of extreme sadness appeared on her face, "I did? Alright, but first can I ask you a question?"

"S-sure."

Tears appeared in her blue eyes. "What happened to you Attelus? Where are your parents? Why are you in these ruins alone? You should not worry about me, I am not the one who has fought such a desperate fight in these ruins for so long."

Attelus stared at her, feeling tears well in his own eyes, "I-I don't know, it j-just happened, one second I'm walking home from my scholam and then the bombs came, and, and..."

He whipped away his tears with his sleeve, "then everything went to hell I don't know I-"

She suddenly took Attelus into her arms, embracing the boy tightly as he cried ragged sobs into her chest.

"It's okay," she cooed, "its okay."

When Attelus finally pulled away his large hazel eyes were red with tears. In all honesty, he felt guilty as well. Estella had seemingly confused his questions as a legitimate concern, but actually, he asked them more from his suspicion than much else.

"Thank you," he managed.

She smiled and nodded back. "It's no problem Attelus," then she sighed, "alright the reason why I am no longer a noble is-."

"You don't need to tell me," he interrupted, "if you don't want to."

"No it's okay Attelus, I want to tell you, you see I am," she paused, 'or I was the youngest daughter of Lord Isaac Erith he was the lord of the small northeastern province of Tasilin, I don't know if you have heard of it."

Attelus nodded confirmation.

"When the bombs struck Attelus, they didn't just ravage Varander but most of north Velrosia including my brother's city..."

"Your brother's city?" asked Attelus.

"Yes my father died a few years ago, so my brother had taken Lordship," she paused, "the city of Foruthian was where my brother sat in power it was also the city the hardest hit, nothing was left standing from what I have heard."

Attelus looked to the floor unsure exactly what to say, "I'm sorry...where were you when the bombardment began?"

She smiled, "I was south, serving with the P.D.F. in Hyrition..."

Her words trailed away as she stared blankly at the wall in what seemed to be reverie.

"A-Are you okay?"

His words brought her abruptly back into reality, "yes, yes I'm okay."

"I'm sorry Estella."

"It's okay Attelus," she smiled sadly and patted him on the thigh, "it's okay."

"I uhm can I, can ask you another question?"

"Sure."

He sighed it was the most obvious question of all, the one which he really should have asked right from the start but hadn't been able to build up the courage until now. "How did you get here?"

Estella grinned and shook her head in amusement, "I knew you would ask this sooner or later and fair enough."

She swallowed before continuing. "My squad and I were sent to scout the ruins of Varander. Our forces had managed to fight a small gap in the enemy line which allowed for my squad and I to sneak through without detection. Everything was going well until we were..."

"Ambushed?" Attelus asked with wide eyes, he could see where this was going from a mile away.

"We were," she said with a nod, "but don't get me wrong, my squad was not ambushed by the foolish ill-disciplined soldiers that you have seen, no these, these attackers they were different."

"How so?"

"For starters Attelus, they did not wear purple flak armour like the rest of the invaders, no they wore red, and..." she paused shivering despite the warmth, " and they wore iron masks with grotesque, horrific visages emblazoned like, like-like snarling daemons and they were good, very, very good disciplined and brutal."

Her tone and body language welled with pride. "There were eighty of them Attelus, eighty! And even though they had the surprise and we were only twenty, by the time we were two they were reduced to twenty. Trooper Herst Vanti and I were the only ones remaining he was badly injured I tried to carry him with me as we ran but..."

She paused, her pride replaced by sudden sadness, "at his insistence he stayed and gave me cover fire while I ran, it was thanks to him I managed to escape."

Estella must have seen the shock in Attelus' eyes, "I did not want to leave him Attelus, but we still had to complete our mission, I still had to complete our mission to scout the ruins of Varander, so here I am with you, my friend."

Suddenly Attelus sighed.

"What's wrong?" she asked concerned.

"You've lost so much," he said shaking his head, "so much more than I have, your brother, your city, your squad and here you are comforting me, I-I..."

Estella's expression turned hard, "Attelus Xanthis Kaltos, how old are you?"

He looked at her incredulous, "what?"

"How old are you?" she demanded again, this time with much more force.

"I don't know, I don't know, I'm sixteen- seventeen maybe, I think."

Estella hugged him tightly again and said in his ear, "Attelus I am thirty-five years old, I have served in the military for seventeen years. It's hard for me but you have to remember that you are still a child, you are skilled at fighting and you have killed but you are still young and nothing, nothing could have prepared you for this hell. So do not think for one second, that I am any worse off than you. Nobody your age should be forced through this, absolutely no one."

Attelus hugged her back but thought as he did, how the hell did she know my middle name?

They talked for another hour or so, but it was soon evident to Attelus just how exhausted Estella was despite her putting on a face.

Finally, he asked, "how long were you on the run?"

She looked at him with weary eyes before replying. "Two days Attelus. The patrol chasing me earlier I stumbled upon when I entered the Varanderian outskirts, just my frigging luck. I was foolish. I didn't think the enemy still patrolled the ruins."

Attelus frowned. "Yeah, I was recently wondering along the same lines. But enough about that I can see that you're exhausted, take some rest."

She nodded a slow, tired movement. "Are you sure? Will you be alright?"

He smiled, shaking his head in amusement. "Yeah, I think I'll be alright. I've lived alone for this long I think I can cope now, perhaps. Get some rest, Estella. We're going to move at dark. I've been in the place for too long now and after that battle, we might attract more unwanted attention."

"M-kay," Estella said softly as she began to slip onto her side, her eyes slowly shutting simultaneously, "wake me when it is time."

Attelus nodded although he knew she wouldn't be able to see it.

He sat and watched Estella sleep, trying to remember whether or not he had actually told her his middle name. But after a while he shook away such thoughts, now wasn't the time to dwell on that.

With a sigh, Attelus slowly got to his feet again and started up the stairs to look outside.

He now had a guard duty to perform.

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Davao is a bustling city reminiscent of Metro Manila with its huge shopping malls, numerous restaurants, and skyscrapers. But what makes it a good place to live in is that you can escape the busy and fast-paced city life and enjoy quiet moments in its nature parks and beautiful islands that are literally minutes away from the city center.

Davao is one of the most progressive cities in the Philippines. It is considered the economic hub of the Mindanao region as it is home to numerous multinational companies and manufacturing plants. It feels a little like Metro Manila with the occasional traffic, shopping malls, lines of restaurants and office buildings. But what sets it apart is your proximity to nature and your ability to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the flora and fauna of Davao City. It’s the best of both worlds—being the commercial center of the region while preserving its natural wonders. It’s no surprise that Davaoenos love living in the city.

Need more convincing? Here are five reasons why Davao is a good place to live in.

1. You are closer to nature.

Despite the urbanization of Davao City, it has consciously preserved and took good care of its flora and fauna. It is home to one of the most exotic birds in the world, the Philippine Eagle which is also the National Bird of the Philippines. One of the most famous tourist spots in the city is Eden Nature Park & Resort, an 80-hectares man-made nature park that features vast gardens of organic vegetables, tropical flora, pine trees and a multitude of plants. To keep the park exciting to guests, they offer thrilling activities such as zip line, cable cycling, and Sky Wing. Davao is also home to Mt. Apo, considered the highest point in the Philippine archipelago. You are also a 10-minute ferry ride away from Samal Island which features virgin beaches and world-class resorts.

2. Peaceful city life.

The city claims to have the lowest crime rate in the country, citing their efforts to strictly impose the law, increase police visibility and enforce city-wide curfews. Because of these, citizens abide by the law. For example, there is a smoking ban in public places and no one dares to break this rule for fear of getting caught. Here in Davao, you won’t experience the same taxi woes you have in Metro Manila. Taxi drivers have well-calibrated meters so you don’t have to worry about overcharging. In fact, it is a standard for them to issue receipts and return changes even if it’s just some loose coins.

3. You are located at the economic hub of Mindanao.

Davao City is the center of Metro Davao and is the third most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines. Its population count is at 2.5 million as of 2015, trailing behind Metro Manila’s 12.8 million and Metro Cebu’s 2.8 million. The city serves as the primary hub for trade, commerce, and industry in the Mindanao region. Multinational companies such as Phoenix Petroleum, Coca-Cola Bottlers, Phil., Pepsi-Cola Products, Phil., Interbev Phil Inc., and RC Cola Philippines are located here. In addition, fruit-exporting facilities, food manufacturing plants an industrial construction plants have set up shop in Davao.

4. It offers delectable food.

No doubt, Davao City offers some of the best foods in the country. It’s no surprise that there is an abundance of seafood all year-round. Tuna, which is a very pricey type of fish in Metro Manila, is available in every restaurant, eatery, and canteen in Davao City. Sugba or grilled food is a hit among locals and tourists as well. And have we mentioned crabs and shrimps galore? Of course, it is just right to pay homage to fruits native to Davao City—pomelo, mangosteen, marang, and durian! Buy them in bulk to save on cost.

5. Superb road network and transportation.

While Davao may seem like a long distance from Metro Manila, its international airport makes travel time faster and easier. Numerous airlines service the Manila-Davao route daily which takes about 2 hours. You can also take flights going to and from Cebu, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Angeles City, Bacolod City, and Hong Kong. Davao also serves as the gateway for Mindanao—as you can reach other provinces through the city. Its road networks allow you to reach Surigao, Agusan General Santos City, and Bukidnon. There are also plans to build a high priority bus system which will involve bus terminals, bus stops, waiting for stations and bus lightings. In addition, there is an ongoing study to create a Mindanao Railway which will have several train stations in Davao.

The next time you’re on a search to find your next dream city, consider Davao as an option.

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