BATANES: Getting In The Zone In The Northernmost Island Province of the Philippines

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March 27th 2013

Published: March 28th 2013

Been looking forward to this trip for the longest time. More so when my close friends decided to join me on this coveted journey to the northernmost frontier of our county. Never mind that we went on zombie mode to reach the domestic airport at 3:30 am. Nor that expectations were so high that we were afraid we'd get disappointed. But as it turned out, we weren't disappointed one bit. Just ... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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Tinian Cliffs

Breathtaking!

My guide took this shot.

Sorry, can't make him stop. And we don't want to waste photos, right?

Alapad Rock Formation

I remember a movie scene here....

That's our group!

We filled nearly half of the SkyJet plane that early morn. Young and old, together. All happy.

Man vs Beast

I was too afraid to walk past this beast, as he got busy making mounds. :-(

A Collage

Lower left photo is the entrance door to Fundacion Pacita. I swear I'd come back and stay here even for just a night!

Just giving a hand...

I help others indulge in it too!

How do they do that?

I'd likely fall off at the first bend.

Shut up, I'm busy!

A stolen shot. I looked serious, huh?

Nearly 1 hour boat ride...

Boat is called falowa or faluwa

This time, camwhoring to the hilt!

Indulge me.....

My bestest friends....

..... Just as crazy as moí

Serenade

Twilight serenade. These students sang Ivatan songs for us.

chawa view deck in Mahatao

Waiting For Sunset

That's Mount Iraya. Dormant now for more than half a millennium.

Sunset

Need I say more?

Sabtang Lighthouse

One of many around the group of islands of Batanes.

Rolling Hills of Vayang

You pass grazing cows to get here!

Vakul

This is the Ivatan headgear and "knapsack". You stoop a little to wear them.

The Colorful Windows of Batanes

So cool. So different from the rest of the country.

Lobsters Galore

Plenty here!

28th March 2013

aspiringnomad
Jason

The last frontier
I remember a while back you told me you hadn't been everywhere in the Philippines, and Batanes was the place you gave as an example. Glad you finally made it. It seems as uncharacteristic as the rest of the islands to make it a worthwhile journey, I'm sure. But I digress..."camwhore!" Never heard that expression before! love it. Details please.

28th March 2013

liliram
liliram

Camwhore!
Oh, how I indulge myself. Camwhoring is a very Filipino (Asian?) trait -- how many of us love taking photos of ourselves :-) I'm not as bad as the others, believe me!

28th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Inspiring entry! Looks like you really enjoyed your stay there. We'll be going there in July, by the way.

28th March 2013

liliram
liliram

In July?
Jay, I hope weather's fine when you go in July. But haven't you been there?

28th March 2013

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Love this picture
What an incredible shot of the clouds, sun and wing.

29th March 2013

liliram
liliram

Thanks
Thanks, Brendan.

29th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Yeah it's the typhoon season but we purchased the plane tickets through a promo. Since it's the offseason, we really bought them cheap. Hopefully the trip ends well. :) And yes, it will be my first time there.

3rd April 2013

Bing
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Some scenes in the movie Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez) was shot in Alapad. Now i'm missing my province :(

3rd April 2013

Bing
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Hihintayin Kita sa Langit was it :)

3rd April 2013

liliram
liliram

Yes!
I remember the movie starring Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez. ;-)

3rd July 2013

Panser & Monette Tumangan
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Thank you!
We are greatly encourage to book our Batanes trip. You are a very good writer, Tita Lilli! Very picturesque.

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