Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Destination: Taal Volcano - 3

We arrived safely on the island. A minute of walk from the shore, we approached a queue of horses. Part of the package is a horse ride and this would be our first time ever. Anyway, we don't have to fear a ride like this one because each one of us will be accompanied in the entire duration of the trip.



I have to accept that I had reservations from the start. I would say it was a mixed emotion, emotion of excitement and fear. Excitement because of the experience of riding a horse and fear because I might fall at any given time. It would be a bad thing for my camera. Hehe



During the entire ride, it was really difficult to take pictures. I wonder if horse riders can really aim their gun on their targets and hit them with little difficulty. But in my case, it was really a challenge. Since my feet were on the saddle and the movement of the horse was up and down, I had to quickly learn how to balance myself and have a good aim on my targets.



I was the fourth rider, Leah being the lead followed by Leo and Raul, while Mike and Raymond followed me from behind. Since I was riding a small horse, the five of them left me behind. Well, it was not a disadvantage after all. Since the horse was slow, it gave me a perfect opportunity to capture more pics along the way and I even requested by guide to either slow down or stop for a while just to take some pics. Lucky me.



When we reached the open space, the guides rode with my team and they galloped the horses leaving me far behind. We tried to catch up with them but only to a certain extent.



Anyway, after passing the trees and the bushes, we passed by narrow openings, rocky and uneven slops. As the ride became bumpy, it was really a pain in the ass. You must have a comfortable support if you are not used in riding horses.

0 comments:

Post a Comment

  © Free Blogger Templates 'Greenery' by Ourblogtemplates.com 2008

Back to TOP