Guys4Mountains summits Mt. Apo!

Oreo power toast @Mt. Apo. (Photo courtesy of Rowel M.)

As I was having late lunch (while working!) at EuroBaker in Gaisano mall, I got a text message from Eric a little before 1500H with THE news:

The Guys4Mountains summited Philippine's highest peak, Mt. Apo at exactly 1451H PST. The first all-male pride group to accomplish such feat.

Congratulations Adrian, Alvin, Arnel, Eric, Eugene, Jay, Lorenz, Mariano, Noey, Rowel !!!
Congratulations Guys4Mountains! More power to all of us!

True, I envy them. I would have been there experiencing and sharing the glory. But my decision to stay behind was one of the wisest and bravest decision I had on three counts:

1. I wouldn't want to risk the safety of the group with me tagging along knowing I cannot handle the physical activities and the extreme weather due to my flu
2. I wouldn't also want to sacrifice my health
3. Mt. Apo will just be there waiting for me!

I wouldn't be alone much longer now. The team will be re-joining me in Davao City on Friday after a brief rest at Kidapawan in North Cotabato. And, Jasper is currently en route from Manila to join us. He is to arrive here at city proper shortly.

And, the best part... I will have to wrap-up my work COB today. Which makes me a free man... Davao city here I come!

The team at Mt. Apo boulders. (Photo courtesy of Eric M.)To the left, to the left. (Photo courtesy of Rowel M.)