dual*ities
LIGHT. SHADE. AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
between earth and sky
It’s been a while since I’ve gone nature tripping. Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I’ve had a real, honest-to-goodness vacation. In fact, the Sagada-Banaue adventure that I had with my friends this past week was, for all intents and purposes, my first (and probably last) vacation this year. It was wonderful to just while away the time, with the earth on my feet, the sky on my head, the wind and rain on my face, and good friends by my side. Despite the long hours of travel, the odd-hour lunches, and the endless hikes, it was actually a very relaxing holiday. It was like we were in a time warp, with no sense of time, and free from the daily grind of city life. It’s the kind of trip that I’d call physically challenging, but restful for the soul.
Anyway, lest I launch into another kilometric narrative (which I tend to do a lot lately), I’d just let our photos from the trip do (most of) the talking:
Tres Marias: Moi, Maits and Za
Bro.G (in imitation of a kid tourist):
"This place is creepy...pee...peee!!!"
High and Dry (literally speaking): Before everything started
And the descent begins....
Rappelling down the deeper recesses of the cave
Entering "The Hole"
Who said we didn't visit the dead for 'Undas'?ü
The Famous Hanging Coffins
Back at the 'Centro'
Halloween Celebration, Sagada-style!
Maits and her ever-dependable Escort ü
Our version of Michelangelo's God and Adam (haha!)
Day 4 (November 2): Banaue, Batad andBangaan Village (UNESCO World Heritage sites)
Magnificent view!
Makes us proud to be Pinoy ü
It truly was a breathtaking experience! (in more ways
than one...harhar)
The Bangaan Terraces at twilight
Anyway, lest I launch into another kilometric narrative (which I tend to do a lot lately), I’d just let our photos from the trip do (most of) the talking:
Day 1 (October 30) :
Tres Marias: Moi, Maits and Za
Bro.G (in imitation of a kid tourist):
"This place is creepy...pee...peee!!!"
Day 2 (October 31) : Sumaging and Lumiang Caves
Sumaging Cave
High and Dry (literally speaking): Before everything started
And the descent begins....
Rappelling down the deeper recesses of the cave
Entering "The Hole"
Wet and Wild: "De-frosting" ourselves after taking a
chilly dip in the cave's natural pool
chilly dip in the cave's natural pool
Lumiang Cave
Back at the 'Centro'
Halloween Celebration, Sagada-style!
Trick or Treat, anyone?ü
Day 3 (November 1) : Bomod-ok a.k.a. Big Falls
Maits and her ever-dependable Escort ü
Our version of Michelangelo's God and Adam (haha!)
Chillin' out
Day 4 (November 2): Banaue, Batad and
Banaue Rice Terraces
At the viewpoint
Magnificent view!
Magnificent smiles ü
Batad Rice Terraces
Batad Rice Terraces
The beginning of our 2-hour hike to the stone-walled
terraces of Batad
terraces of Batad
Presenting...the 8th Wonder of the World!
Makes us want to sing "The hills are alive....!!!" ala-Julie Andrews ü
Makes us proud to be Pinoy ü
than one...harhar)
Bangaan Village
The Bangaan Terraces at twilight
I've been back in Manila for three days now. Yet I still dream of mountain ranges, crystal clear springs, cool weather, and an unhurried pace of life.
Will someone please wake me up?
Will someone please wake me up?
