Climbing Mount Arayat 🇵🇭 

Haha, that's a very good question and something I've been asking myself, but the truth is that my last pair of boots (considered to be the top hiking boot of 2023) fell apart quickly and I haven't been bothered to get new ones since. In the meantime, the converses are comfortable, lightweight, and keep things interesting with minimum ankle support and grip on the road 😆

@@edyhekul Makes sense now Good luck finding the right pair. The lugs on my Kathmandu hiking shoes wore down and turned out to be hollow... ripped off! Now in Salomon Outline GTX (aka Outrise), which I'm liking, I'd invest in the Ultra when these wear out for a slightly wider fit. I thought Salomon was only for trail running until i saw them on @kraigadams

Geez, definitely robbed there by Kathmandu! Now you've got me looking at hiking boots... good one, John! The search is on for the ultimate hiking boot - I'll keep you posted! 🥾

You'll enjoy it! Take plenty of water and snacks!

Nice - you'll love it! Say g'day to Doctor Chris for me.

It was amazing to be able to meet and spend time with you and your family. Thank you so much for such a great time, for showing me around Pampanga, and for making this hike possible. It is an experience I will never forget, and I hope to meet with you again in the Philippines!

Thank you! I had zero water left to give to the humidity that day - intense 😁

Yeeeah @ForrestLee - here's a heart!

Hello Penny Plant, this one definitely took it out of me. I saw two snakes on the way down - one alive and one not 😬

I unfortunately do not :(