Holy Week this year found us at the Caliraya lake house of Bong and Nix Arroyo. We made sure we didn't get bored and brought practically everything but the kitchen sink! 2 bikes and a kayak on top of the Terrano. I got a bit worried as we drove up the lake... my engine began to get really hot. Luckily the climb wasn't that long and we reached the top before the temp gauge hit red line.
The trail behind the Arroyo property at Lake Caliraya is a great place to bike. Quite technical because the trails are narrow and full of underbrush. Robin and I went through the same trail we did last September. 
Great views all around and a tough uphill climb on the way back from the end of the trail.
My favorite part of the trail is right at the highest point of Bong's property and just before the ride ends. You go down this really steep hill with your rear brakes fully locked. Despite this, gravity continues to pull the bike down so you need to apply the front brake carefully, too much and you do an "endo" (short for end over end). The hill is so steep I'm completely out of and behind my saddle. The two videos on this page will show a successful descent and the other a classic endo.
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Cool endo! Too bad there isn't such a thing as Philippines' funniest home videos!
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