Lebak-packing: A paradise behind the mountains
Lebak is a province in the northernmost part of Sultan Kudarat and it’s not the part of the Philippines where most people consider to be their next travel destination. From mini waterfalls scattered everywhere to monkeys roaming in the middle of the road, I think it’s time to include this place in your bucket list because there are finer things to see here than steep mountains and rolling slopes.
My adventure in Lebak began as I jumped inside the car and watched the gloomy skies change its color to reveal the earthly tones of my surroundings. The window was rolled down, letting the harsh wind bite and stream through my face. I could smell the scent of the sodden soil like a perfect perfume creeping into my nose. The road to Lebak was no joke. It felt like riding in a roller coaster except that it would last for six hours. The colossal ranges met my eyes and I saw the springs of water flowing through the different parts of the mountain. I never thought that it was possible to have lots of those along the way. Also, who would’ve thought that monkeys could wander all over the place just like how stray dogs do it in my city? These incredible scenes had my insides alive and made me crave for more.
It was my uncle’s wedding and we spent our night at the beach. After we arrived, I grabbed the camera and started taking photos. I was so excited to take a selfie when I remembered that my eyebrows was shaved earlier for the wedding. I’ve never touched my noble eyebrows before until the make-up artist decided to shovel them up like a poo inside the house. I went nuts over my tortured eyebrows for a minute but I got over it and continued capturing the fascinating view that was much better than my abused existence.
A swarm of jellyfish joined us in our leisure but I never had the guts to swim with the little stingers. I could not take my eyes off the enchanting sea. It seemed like it was hiding a lot of secrets and would likely pull you to its darkest side. The sky’s hue started to darken as the sun slowly went back to the horizon. The sea did not stop showing off, its royal waters continued to steal the scene.
The seascape was so much better in the morning with birds soaring in the calm skies. I could see how the clear waters rushed through the rocks and how good it felt hearing the silent atmosphere. The place was full of peacefulness inside that it could minimize the hostility in the surroundings.
Lesson learned: Maging matipid sa ibang bagay pati sa kilay.
