I was amazed and amused to learn that my ?compadre? and fellow climber Ricardo Dy is still at it even at the ripe old age of 76. (?Mayon lava trek,? Philippine Daily Inquirer, 5/31/08)

The exciting account of the Bantay Kalikasan group?s trek to Camp One of Mayon Volcano brought back memories of my own climbing days with the Mayon Mountaineering Club in Legazpi City.

To climb again with Mr. Dy as far and as high up Mayon Volcano as our creaky knees would take us would be a test of our enthusiasm and stamina.

ALEX S. SANTOS, M.D., Naga City, Camarines Sur