Walking Tayo ng 7 Kilometers, May Touch ng Kababalaghan Pa

Tara walking tayo. Itong summer of 2025, mag walking ka na. It's the best time to do it, ka-Ocho. Samahan mo pa ng mystery adventure dahil me mga unconfirmed kwento ng kababalaghan ang ilan sa mga rutang ito, according to our Ocho Boys. Tamang-tama, pag summer at malapit na ang Semana Santa, may mga kwento ng kababalaghang umiikot sa sirkulasyon.

Project 8 in Quezon City (Ocho) offers a variety of routes for walking enthusiasts, and crafting a 7-kilometer walking route can be both enjoyable and beneficial for fitness. In fact, yung mga trainees ng BJMP madalas nating nakikita nagjo-jogging sa mga villages natin. Here’s a suggested route that combines convenience, safety, and scenic elements (pasyal-pasyal din pag may time):

Starting Point: Congressional Avenue  

Begin your walk at Congressional Avenue, sa may tulay ng Pugad Lawin, a bustling area with wide sidewalks. Sabi ni Prof. Pekwa, banda dyan daw talaga ang Sigaw ng Pugad Lawin ng mga katipunero noong 1890s. At nung minsang ginabi sya ng uwi at naglalakad dyan, me nakita daw syang aparisyon ng mga katipunero naglalakad sa may tulay. Yan ang Kwentong Otcho nya.

Very vibrant at buhay na buhay na ruta yang Congressional Avenue, wag lang pag gabing-gabi at sa madaling araw. This stretch is ideal for warming up as it provides a straight path with minimal interruptions. Head towards the intersection with Short Horn at derechuhin mo na yang Short Horn na yan to Road 20. Derechuhin mo Road 20 then turn left to General Avenue.

General Avenue Loop

General Avenue---may parteng nalililiman ng malalaking puno ng mangga dyan. Dyan tumatambay mga Grab delivery na naka trike, o yung mga motor-angkas. Nagkwekwentuhan sila dyan habang nagpapahinga o nag-aantay ng call. Minsan nadinig ko meron daw kababalaghan ng White Lady somewhere dyan pag malalim na gabi. 

May lumang building dyan sa mga puno ng mangga. Sabi ni Sikyong Pedro at Lowie, minsan daw naglalakad sila dyan isang early morning ng Mahal na Araw (madilim pa) para bumili ng pandesal sa bakery sa may tulay ng Assistant. Aba, may dumungaw daw sa old building na yan, maitim na lalaki. Anyway ang General Avenue offers a more relaxed atmosphere for walking, with residential surroundings and less traffic. Tapos, tuloy mo lakad sa Assistant, Auditing, Legal, Benefits at tumbukin mo ang GSIS Avenue.

GSIS Avenue to Shorthorn Street

From General Avenue, transition to GSIS Avenue and continue walking until you reach Shorthorn Street. This segment adds variety to your route, as it passes through a mix of residential and commercial areas. Daan ka na din sa McDo or Dunkin Donuts for a quick breakfast, o kaya pagupit ka bigla sa Supremo. Bili ka na din ng maintenance mo sa Mercury Drug at Braso de Mercedes sa Red Ribbon.

Shorthorn Street to Road 20 to Mindanao Avenue

Follow Shorthorn Street then turn left to Road 20 again until you reach Mindanao Avenue. Dati dyan sa Road 20, may part dyan na merong balon ng tubig na merong mga kababalaghan, sabi ni Boy at Bisoy, nung bata pa sila. Meron daw natagpuang mga kalansay sa balon. Mga around 1970s yun. Anyway, Road 20 and Mindanao Avenue is a longer stretch, perfect for maintaining a steady pace. Mindanao Avenue is a major road, so be cautious and stick to the sidewalks.

Return via Congressional Avenue

Complete the loop by heading back to Congressional Avenue. This final stretch will bring you back to your starting point, completing a 7-kilometer circuit, more or less. Naka workout ka na, naka-pamasyal ka na, meron pag kababalaghan adventure. Don't miss this fun this summer. 

This route is designed to be safe and accessible, with sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly areas. It also offers a mix of urban and residential scenery, making your walk both engaging and refreshing. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, stay hydrated, carry an umbrella if need be, and enjoy the journey!

MGA TAUHAN: Ako (si Jaden Mero, and me-akda ng Kwentong Otcho), si Prof Pekwa, Pareng Babes, Mr. Bean, Badong, Sabas, Roy and Gerry (mag-utol), Sir Tony (teacher), Totoy Golem, Dagul, Derek, Gerald d Dyaryo-Bote, Victor the taho vendor, Sikyong Pedro, si Lewy (o Lowie), si Boy at si Bisoy. O nga pala, si Boy at Bisoy ay mga bagong members ng Otcho Boys---although si Boy ay matagal na sa Otcho. Yun nga lang, matagal ding nawala dahil umuwi sa Butuan. Pero bumalik na siya. Si Bisoy (Bisayang Baboy ang tukso sa kanya kasi mataba siya) ay nangungupahan naman sa likod-bahay nila Boy. At andyan din si Aling Lori na me karenderia, asawa nyang si Mang Boyet, at si Aling Lydia na me sari-sari store banda roon.