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Sagada Photo Diary

Friday, October 13, 2017
And if you think Banaue is amazing, wait 'til you get up to Sagada. Too bad I hadn't had a chance to take a picture of the cloud slabs and thick fog of high Sagada. I was so disappointed of myself for that. Maybe it's a sign I that I have to go back there someday. Anyway, here's a different deep part of Sagada through my camera lens. Let's dive into Sumaguing Cave and the hanging burial mounds of Ifugao ancestors.





You might not see it clearly but rocks inside Sumaguing Cave are covered with batshit that if you are a clean-freak, it will definitely make you 






Lighting is just so good so don't mind the "pango" nose.


Ok, what is this?? Green minded out there, where y'all?


Mandatory "I Survived" picture with the peers. L-R: Niki, Diane, Yuanne, me, Kat, Ferdie and Red

Do you see the hanging tombs?


One step backward and me and Sig will be falling into the very steep cliff.

These are the Sagada tombs inside the cave of Lumiang. They are stacked against the wall. Some of it so high that you'll wonder how it got there.








We had limited time in Sagada. We prioritized the Sumaguing Cave, Underground River inside Sumaguing, the Hanging Tombs in Lumiang Cave. The places I would want to visit next time would be:
  1. Bumod-Ok Falls
  2. Pongas Falls
  3. Kiltepan Sea of Clouds (MOST SPECIALLY THIS!)
  4. and the Sagada Underground River



Banaue and Sagada are near each other in terms of location so the food is similar. However in Sagada they have a coffee house in the clouds that serves super strong coffee. You might want to try that.


MUST NOT WEAR SHORTS! IT IS FREEZING COLD BECAUSE OF THE HIGH ALTITUDE!
We are literally ON the sea of clouds. Couldn't see two steps ahead of us because it was too foggy. This is the best one so far however, fogginess are all gone.  Notice that most of us are in shorts. You must know that that "MOST" are the ones MOST freezing too. Sagada is cold af. L-R: Arvin, Ginnie, Si, Kat, me, Diane, Cha, Eliza and Niki.

Check out other photo diaries of our Banaue-Sagada tour! Click links down below!

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Banaue Rice Terraces Photo Diary

Friday, October 13, 2017
I just want to take a minute and appreciate these glorious picturesque. I'm surprised I buried these treasures so deep into my drive and memory lane. Anyway, these shots were taken way back our second uni-trip and it was one for the books. Banaue Rice Terraces are something you should see before you die. Total bucket list worthy.

I won't bore you with narratives and guides and pretentious whatevers. Mainly because I don't exactly remember much from this trip because I was with the group tour.  I won't be able to cite a comprehensive travel guide but I'll be able to share the experience through these photos.

Go ahead and scroll down. I hope these pictures inspire you to visit the famous Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippines.



You see these flat rice paddies cut in the mountain? Those are man made and are dating from way way way way back, done by our ifugao ancestors. Amazing, right? These, as well as the pyramids of Egypt are example of feats of engineering from pre-technologies.


Straight out of Twilight. But no, it's in the Philippines.




Beautiful imperfections of Mother Earth.

Before, there were no stand out houses in the midst of the picturesque Rice Terraces. Houses are mainly made of thatched roofs and thus, completely blend in with the environment. However, because of the efficiency of GI roofs, the natives owning the lands/the rice paddies are switching from traditional house to modernized ones. Look at the effect.  
This is me, Diane and Arvin for the mandatory picture with the Rice Terraces.

L-R: Eliza, Niki, Charie, Kat, me, Arvin, Sig and Diane.









This is the traditional house of Ifugaos in Hiwang Village.



When you go to Banaue, this is a must try! Ride on top of jeepneys cruising speedily along steep mountains. It definitely is a scare but it's so thrilling most of us ended up riding on top instead of the safety of inside. If I can't emphasize this enough, again.. MUST TRY BEFORE YOU DIE! 


Hot Spring in Happao Rice Terraces.

Another one of the must dos in Banaue, take a dip in the cold, raging waters of the river. We had our lunch in here while my playful classmates had fun in the waters. Beware though, they said the stones are slippery.



After the splash sessions of my classmates, we went back to the "bayan" or the center to get change and settled for the day. We saw a native that allowed us to take a picture with them. They're so welcoming and friendly. As a courtesy, we gave lola some cash.




In Banaue, do not expect luxurious accommodations. It was so far from the city that the only accommodations in there are homes converted into lodging types. Take these for example. This is the boy's room. They had the entire house to themselves. Us girls were separated in 4 per room in a hostel. It was simple but comfortable though. and the view made up for all of it!








We have been to the Banaue Rice Terraces, to the hot springs in Happao Rice Terraces and the Hiwang Village and saw traditional houses of Ifugao. However, there are still places that I would want to visit for next time: (Click the links below.)
  1. Banaue Museum
  2. Tappiya Falls
  3. and the Banaue Ethnic Village and Pine Forest Resort



RIDE ON TOP OF THE JEEPNEY

BRING EXTRA CLOTHES AND TAKE A DIP INTO THE HOT SPRINGS OF HAPPAO RICE TERRACES

DRESS LIKE A LOCAL IFUGAO AND POST WITH A REAL ONE


I do not know if you want to or not (because me I did not try it.) The locals of Banaue are always chewing Moma or Nganga. It is a habit that makes people from Banaue to feel warm. It is basically Betel leaf/seeds with lime powder. Because of nganga, most people in Banaue have stained teeth and  always spits. Click this here to know about NGANGA.


So that's it for my Banaue Photo Diary. When I get a chance to come back to this place, I will make it a point to update this post into a Travel Guide. For now, this is it! 

Check out other photo diaries of our Banaue-Sagada tour! Click links down below!
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