March 10, 2013

Spelunking in Bayukbuk Cave



Spelunking, otherwise known as caving, is defined as the hobby or practice of exploring caves. Caving is termed as “spelunking” primarily in the United Stated and Canada while it is referred to as “potholing” in the UK and Ireland. Nevertheless, internationally, it widely recognized as caving and spelunking is now becoming a widely-accepted terminology.

Caving is usually undertaken as a form of pastime activity, an outdoor activity for physical exercise, for simple exploration of nature, an avenue for another hobby such as photography, or an arena for a team sport. If you go there in a big group, it will surely enhance your camaraderie as this will uplift the spirit of unity among members.

Our group was composed of 18 people but since some of them have been to the place just few weeks ago, they decided not to join. One was not able to join because she was not fit to do the activity. So, we were around 15 people who did the challenging activity. Together with our guide, we had to surpass the challenges of getting through those narrow pathways, getting scratches and scars because of some slippery parts and the rough stones, hanging to the vines, stepping on a hanging ladder, and many more.

After going through all those things, the price is the good view outside and the thought of having accomplished such a challenging and risky activity. Because we enjoyed it, some of us even asked for more (haha!).


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