tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004462556351667325.post8574561993610749404..comments2024-03-16T11:26:26.968+08:00Comments on Warrior Pilgrimage: BUSHMAN BLOGGER BADASSPinoyApachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13416293904916124490noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004462556351667325.post-43673844566491225602014-06-28T11:37:50.458+08:002014-06-28T11:37:50.458+08:00You nailed it once again Sir. Congratulations on a...You nailed it once again Sir. Congratulations on another very well-written piece. <br /><br />Anyone can be out in the wild, but be out and write about it? Yes, of course! certainly anyone with a keyboard can do so after going out on an adventure. But would it be a quality read? Not always. <br /><br />To go out, come back and write about it and write the story with so much badassery and flair- that's sterling. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of Outdoor blogs that's truly worth a read. <br /><br />But then again, the vast majority of readers only wanted 'itinerary' and directions and fare cost so why bother? Everyone misses the point and dismisses it as just plain jane bragging, when in fact at the end of the day, it's only for the love of writing. We just happened to be thinking writer-outdoorsmen, is all.<br /><br />With regard to soloing- i guess it's one thing that will only be fully understood by fellow soloists. In my case, I have a standing agreement with my CINC- the wife. My return to the outdoors was based on the conditions that I am never to go solo, and never to play viet cong roulette on an active volcano. I am honoring that commitment, but only for a few years. My best outings in the wild have always been solo, shooting and trapping by my lonesome from '92-'96. The level of peace, tranquility and spiritual fulfillment achieved during those times will never be equaled by any mountain summit climbed in a group. Needless to say, i'm not into soloing these days but I do not know for how long I can rein this in. Hehe.<br /><br />Cheers sir, looking forward to more of your quality pieces. <br /><br />Watch your 6.<br />CrossCrosshttp://crocifixio.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004462556351667325.post-56311384702876331972014-06-20T11:55:16.268+08:002014-06-20T11:55:16.268+08:00Nice article sir. I love the outdoors and I have a...Nice article sir. I love the outdoors and I have a blog too but I don't write as well as you do. Hehe. I have tried solo hiking in Babag and it was an addicting experience. It was so much different compared to the hikes with a group that just aims to reach the towers and finish the hike. I prefer to take it slow and stop and interact with the locals if given a chance. I met the Roble family and their residence has become my major stop for my hikes. While some just pass by to take a mid break, I usually stay for at least an hour talking with the Roble family. My day hikes in this trail is my weekly cardio exercise. But it is also my getaway from the stress of the city life. It is also my refuge or retreat whenever I have problems in my life. Being alone in this mountain range gives me peace of mind allowing me to think things through. To see my life problems from a different perspective and be reminded that I'm not alone in my life. The idea of leaving the comfortable city life and walking the trail alone. Through this I get to think about what I have left behind and the things that matter most in my life. Anyway, thanks for this article sir. I just realized that I'm not always alone out there. May our trails cross someday. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192866757331505230noreply@blogger.com