April 2016
A balete tree locally called "Millenium Tree" in Barangay Quirino, Maria Aurora, Aurora province in the Philippines is claimed to be the largest of its kind in Asia. It is estimated to be about 600+ years old and 60 metres (200 ft) tall with its roots about 10 metres (33 ft) to 15 metres (49 ft) in diameter. It is possible for adult people to squeeze into the center of its root network.[24] (Wikipedia)
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| SCO Makati girls - HAWAK KAMAY |
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| we can climb for better posing among the roots |
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| network of roots big enough to squeeze in |
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and I managed to squeeze in |
To enjoy the balete tree, it is best to try to squeeze inside the network of roots, the diameter is about 10 to 15 meters thus there's enough room for visitors to explore. There is even a tour guide waiting inside to answer inquiries about the tree.
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| roots up close and personal |
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| Grandeur of the largest balete tree in the Phils from the photo opt area |
posing pa more
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| wishing well |
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| trying to measure the length of Baler's Balete Tree |
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