Cordillera to Sierra Madre [Day 5]_Motorcycle
Riding
Day 3: Aurora to
Quezon back to Aurora to Manila
Date: February 21,
2014
Route Taken: Dinggalan, Aurora – Umiray,
Gen. Nakar – back to Dinggalan, Aurora – Manila via Nueva Ecija
Woke-up around 7am, prepared our things and took our
breakfast at Dinggalan Fish Port.
After breakfast, had some basic bike
maintenance as preparation for today’s more adventurous route. Packed our
things, gas-up at Poblacion area and start rolling around 9AM.
Just about 1km from the Dinggalan
Poblacion, we already had a good view of Dinggalan
Bay which tempted us to pull-over.
Then continue riding in off-road for 1hour
up to Umiray Bridge. This bridge is
the boundary of the two provinces. Dinggalan, Aurora and Umiray, Gen. Nakar,
Quezon. I understand that this bridge was constructed with the help from Japan
as a token of Japan-Philippine friendship. At this time, it is only serving the
people of Umiray but road construction is on-going to complete the National
Road from Gen. Nakar proper going to Umiray. However, since road construction
is not completed yet, people from Umiray who intend to go to Infanta will take
the sea by boat as an option or via Bulacan – Manila during stormy season.
After the bridge, you will pass by the
barangay proper of Umiray. After that, a complete adventurous terrain will follow.
After 5 kilometers of going up and down in
the mountain and rivers, we’ve reached the local irrigation dam that we called
it Umiray Dam. This is the end of
the road for us for today. No established trail road yet going to Gen. Nakar
proper. Per locals, there are still 3 obstacles ahead of us before we reach the
road where construction is already on-going. These are 2 river crossings with
boulders of rocks and waterfalls. So we then decided to stay here, ate our lunch
pack and back track to Umiray proper.
At
the barangay proper, we tried to arrange for a boat that can send us to the
other side of the mountain but unfortunately, it is very unsafe today to travel
by boat due to strong winds and high
waves.
So, we just decided to go back to Manila
via the long way which is by Nueva Ecija - Bulacan route. My Dad Allen, decided to
stay 1 more day as he still want to explore Dinggalan more. Since I need to go back to
work the following day, I opt to travel back alone.
Few
more pics along the route then
continued riding when it started to get dark.
Last
picture is inside Fort Magsaysay:
Arrived home safe around 11PM. A tiring 5
day adventure tour but very mind refreshing and relaxing.
:: END OF TOUR ::
Overal Travel Summary:Total Distance Traveled: P1,337 kmsTotal time spent on the road: 58.5 hoursGas Consumption: 52.61 liters (25.42kms/liter)Total Expenses: P6,217.05Total Experience: PRICELESS!!!
Until
here, thank you for viewing and until next time…..
