Saturday, January 29, 2011

Ambuklao Dam





On our way to Mt. Pulag jump-off, we made a quick side-trip to Ambuklao Dam in the mountains of Bokod, Benguet. Considered to be one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia, it seems to be in deep, peaceful slumber. Mesmerizing, sinister and proud.



Built to prevent water from Agno River from gushing out and submerging the plains of Pangasinan and Tarlac, the dam and the catchbasin is a sight to behold and place to visit for people who venture in the area. Without the Ambuklao dam, I wonder, how would Pangasinan fare during the 2009 Pepeng devastation?




After a quick photo session, we're off again for another 3-hour drive on unpaved, uphill roads to the DENR office, where we would have to sit down for an orientation and to log our name. The office was also our last stop before we head to the rangers station, the jump-off to Mt. Pulag, Ambangeg trail.

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