Exploring Philippines 89 - Norzagaray, Bulacan (Post 4 - Pinagrealan Cave)

Before we enter the cave, we were advised to take off our shoes because we will definitely get wet in the process.  On my part, it was my intention to wear a pair of shoes as a safety gear above all else.  I knew that the rocks inside a cave cannot be easily trusted and for this reason, I had to wear shoes for my protection.

The mouth of the cave is wide but it narrows down while we explore further.  At first, the cave floor is flooded - enough to feel that there is water along the way.  Since the cave floor is uneven, each step must be well-lighted, calculated, and finding the right stone to step on.  At certain parts, it is much better to get wet and enjoy the cold water of the cave rather than balancing yourself along the sides of the pathway  because in the end you will still get wet.

A few meters away from the entrance, the darkness was overwhelming.  If I hadn't prepare for this trip, it will be no fun exploring the cave in total darkness.  For others who would like to follow our footsteps in this cave, better bring something that would emit more light because it is hard to take pictures with so little amount of light.  Aside from this, one should be extra careful with each step because one wrong move could be a disaster judging from the structure of the stones of the cave.  The rock formations inside the cave are treacherous and are uneven.  If spelunking is not your thing, this cave will definitely offer a worthy experience because of the challenges all throughout the way.

Since there were so many of us, the atmosphere inside the cave was full of fun and the group's excitement could had awakened whatever is inside the cave including some bats who were flying above our heads.    But after covering some distance, half of the group came to a halt because they did not expect the kind of passage they had to hurdle.

There were only the two of us who were left behind, Ron and me.  Since some of the group members did not want to plunge into the water, we bravely made our way and tried to follow those who were ahead of us. Our first plunge on the thigh-deep muddy water made our loud voices echo all throughout the cave because the water was cold.  Our plunge was so sudden which made us react in a funny manner the moment our manhood felt the cold water.  We just laughed out loud on that experience.