After a short hiatus due to a change in my work shift, I need not press myself to explore… My feet were itching for a walk.
And so for the first day of December, with some of my friends, I paid Kan-irag Nature Park a visit. This park offers a one kilometer walk through a forested area.
The cemented trail is well covered by trees young and old. The ground is overlaid by grasses and fallen leaves.
We started early: dew drops are still evident as can be seen in the fruits of a hagimit tree (Ficus minahassae).
No, I did not classify the tree on my own. Scattered along the trail are useful information on the flora and fauna of the area. Most trees have labels – local name and scientific name.
Furthermore, the droplet on this taro leaf is not coincidental. It was purposely put on to check if the taro will hold it.
For tired feet, several stops are being offered. Cozy cogon huts like this one below bid shade and rest. Comfort rooms with sufficient water are also strategically placed along the trail.
Even though the leaves of this plant could well serve as a fan for the perspiring trekker, respect for the flora is strongly encouraged.
We passed along a lily pond and some hedges of birds of paradise, with several in bloom. With the dappled lighting, some rays chose to fall selectively on a bloom for each kind, and I am grateful to the Divine for allowing me to capture them.
Towards the end of the trail lays a wooden watchtower that allows a view of the mountainous region.
We stayed on the watchtower for about an hour listening to low, soft music, savoring the cool kisses of the wind and remembering our younger days while being joyfully disturbed by the noises of the birds.
The sun was already high, casting warm hues, when we returned to where we started.
Kan-irag is not as “easily” picturesque as I have imagined it to be. One would need to really open one’s eyes to the small wonders it offers. The comforting serenity of walking its trail has added tension between my want to take pictures and my want to stroll. Halfway through, the latter won: I strolled along actual paths and along memory lanes while occasionally taking pictures…
See and let him tell you more of Kan-irag through this link.
Wow!! The place is incredible! And your photos are great too! Sana makalibot din ako sa pinas pag uwi ko..
Do you have flickr account?
Wow! your floral shots are splendid!
By the way what is your current work shift na diay Mark? 
You are you-got-the-eye kind of photographer and a witty blogger in a can! 
keep it up!
Your words and pictures are beautiful.I especially like those big fan shaped leaves. Glad you are back…I check here often to see if you update.
wow, mark. such great sights for one kilometer trail. lovely! i love the way you described the trail too. i love all your pictures, but my favorites are the staircase (it looks like a series of
and the close-up of the flowers. they’re all very pretty.
do you have a tel no.of kan-irag park?
we want to visit but we want to be sure of the facilities…
pls reply
thanks.
naks! buti ka pa nakakalibot na sa pinas…
ako, nananatili pa ring banyaga sa sariling bansa…
nosebleed….
ganda ng lugar…
do you have a contact number for reservations??
Hi mark! Kanami kay kadamo na gid sang imo nakadtuan nga lugar sa aton no? And as usual, kanami sang mga pictures. Impressive pa kay film imo gamit!
its a nice place, refreshing to both mind and body…hope i can go there but i dont know where is itlocated and i dont know how to go there from city…
you have contact number of the place? can i have?
Sorry but Kan-irag has no contact number…