This is Mt. Samat in Bataan as viewed from the hi-way, where the historic death march started (my Lolo was one of the death march survivors). The mountain is now a war memorial. A huge white cross stands as a mute but eloquent reminder of the men who died there. It also acts as a tourist attraction with a war museum nearby that has a wide array of displays from paintings of the Philippine heroes to armaments used by the American, Filipino and Japanese forces during the heat of the battle (c/o Wikipedia).
This is the view from the parking space where you need to do a quick hike through the steps/ramp up.
And this is me on the viewing deck inside the crucifix cantilever some 36 floors up.
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Yeah, it may look easy, but definitely not for me. I swear I tried my best but I wasn't even able to stay at the edge for longer than 2 seconds =P (Anyhow, Lolo, that was for you. We miss you!).
