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Post by sherwino on Apr 23, 2012 7:50:43 GMT 8
Corkscrew means winding...The Zigzag pass is winding...some portions on the west road are winding....Got to dig into that stuff of yours, Xray...
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Post by sherwino on Apr 21, 2012 16:27:42 GMT 8
Maybe the National Historical Institute should look at Corregidor rather than watching the singers of Pacquiao fights.
The government is bent on "It's More Fun in the Philippines!"
It should be, but they should not turn shrines or memorials into carnivals.
Signature campaign? The generation now should be taught of our cause.
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Post by sherwino on Apr 21, 2012 16:03:40 GMT 8
You're choice of time is good. Least chance of rough weather. April 9 is a good date for Mount Samat climb but the climate is too hot. My estimate of the costs on Corregidor would be the least since we did spent an overnight on camping grounds at the South Beach. Let's wait for the experts.
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Post by sherwino on Apr 21, 2012 15:55:26 GMT 8
Thanks, Xray.
Fots, if it's going to Bagac, the hill on the right side will narrow a bit the search area. But still it's a long stretch of West Road up there. The road is going downhill. And tree identification would help if it's still there. And of course, finding the remains of the pillboxes. I guess, I have to ask some folks here and there if they know about those pillboxes.
Picture number 1 suggests that the pillbox is still far as the soldiers were not taking precautionary measures nor in attack mode.
Picture number 2 suggests also that the pillbox is still far but they were closing-in. Or they have just neutralized it because a tank crew is on top and another soldier climbs up to take a look.
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Post by sherwino on Apr 21, 2012 11:03:25 GMT 8
Now, there's a lead. I've been somewhere there. And this morning, I did test drive my car over there. Didn't go any farther because the car's been a headache since yesterday afternoon. The road going there is being improved because of the Camaya Coast. After Camaya Coast, I cannot tell. But I also did travel the West Road from Bagac up to where there's road. I haven't tried passing thru all of the West Road.
A friend told me they passed thru jungles somewhere there to get to Bagac, maybe some four years ago. They put their motorbikes on a log just to cross a shallow river. There's a destroyed bridge. They saw spent cartridges somewhere there. Maybe that place can be near a pillbox. Several portions can be a candidate for Corkscrew Pass near Mariveles and from Bagac.
Got pictures? The background may tell the location.
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Post by sherwino on Apr 20, 2012 17:55:27 GMT 8
Hey, fots.
It can't say that it goes further. It feels creepy to be alone inside. The deep pit at the entrance, the unfamiliar cave terrain, and the thought of that I might call some unwanted attention. I just took some shots and sped away. I thought of safety. Maybe I'll come back someday with company.
I'm an adventurer and been here, there and many-wheres in Bataan. But Corkscrew pass? Never heard of it. Maybe some description may help.
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Post by sherwino on Apr 20, 2012 17:28:03 GMT 8
I didn't bother to go spelunking farther. I was alone. No other person is there to ask questions or to assist me. Safety first. Attachments:
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Post by sherwino on Apr 20, 2012 17:25:35 GMT 8
Pit at the bottom. Extra care is a must. The pit is about 15 feet deep. No ladders or rope in there. Attachments:
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Post by sherwino on Apr 20, 2012 17:23:45 GMT 8
Tunnel to the right. Attachments:
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Post by sherwino on Apr 20, 2012 17:22:43 GMT 8
Entrance to the cave. Attachments:
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