Bulak Cave - An Intricate Cavern of Matag-ob Leyte
Bulak Adventure I was simply tagged in a post last month that set off my craving for a crawly adventure. It was about a cave with unique rock formations carved delicately by time. Located in the heart of the forested highland, the Bulak Cave of Matag-ob is boasted with seven massive chambers adorned with precious stalactites and stalagmites and is home to the distinct flying mammal, the harpy fruit bats. Our guide, Tatay Rodelio, who has explored the entire cave system, emphasized that everyone should expect to crawl and become dirty as we pass through tight caverns that connect all of the "7 chambers." Unfortunately, he refused to let us go any further inside since navigating the very dark tunnels was impossible, especially because none of us had carried a flashlight. Yet, we were still delighted to have witnessed the intricate artistry of nature even if we have just penetrated not further from the mouth alone. A few meters before reachi