Where do broken hearts go? Mt. Sawi (Mt. Sawing Balete) is perfect for the brokenhearted hikers and travelers.
Yes! Its a mountain for brokenhearted hikers (exactly what I've feel that time, I'm broken hearted too) Mt. Sawi is located in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. It was my first hike when my friend invited me there last March 2017. And I was very excited that time. The trail is very difficult at first because from the bottom up to the summit was pure assault. We were walking on the flats only and I feel like my knees are giving up. Most part of the trail is grassland with sharp edges and some are as tall as a human.
According to our tour guide, there is a myth in Nueva Ecija about a woman, who lives near the Dupinga river found in the foot of this mountain.She loves to play by the river and is usually seen climbing the mountain.
One day, she saw a man, who looked tired and hungry,lying near the Balete tree, while she is climbing the mountain.The woman helped him. Then the man felt attracted to this woman.. When he has recovered,he told the woman that he has to go back home and tell his family that he is fine. Then, he left with a promise that he will come back for her.
Days and nights passed by the girl was still waiting until some news reaches her ears that the boy will be marrying another girl from its hometown.
Her heart was broken with what she has found out. She then decided to climb the mountain once more, and hang herself on the Balete tree, found on the summit.
That's why it's called Mt. Sawi (Mt. Bigti).
If you want to move on, then, this is the perfect place for you. This is my first hike that I've totally move on to my past. And now, wishing for more adventures and trekking in the future. :) :)
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