Batanes (Sabtang Island): How do you tame the waves?

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March 25th 2011

Published: May 22nd 2012

First Part : Batanes (Basco City): Lovely Place of Wind and Drizzle It was another early start of the day, up by dawn to catch the 06:00AM Falowa to Sabtang. It was steep cliffs, sharp curves, and varied mountain scenery on the way to San Vicente port, with our constant companion the cold wind and drizzle. Below the cliffs are the harsh waves crashing to its base forming white foams and turning ... Read Full Entry

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" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

TinNiE

In the midst of confusion and feeling of lostness, a phenomenon which I believe they call quarter-life crises (and a gloomy heart), I refuse to stay sulking at the corner for too long ... I am going out. What started as half hearted attempts to pull myself out of this melancholic state resulted to travels characterized by disappointments, and awe for the unexpected beauty; facing the good, the bad, and the ugly reality and enthusiasm for some more. Some days I still crawl back into that loneliness, but tomorrow I’ll continue finding ways to make my smile reach my heart... full info

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24th May 2012

EdVallance
Edward Adrian-Vallance

Great blog and pics, thanks. Makes me want to return to the Philippines and start with the Batanes! Your description of the boat ride brings back terrifying memories of inter-island small boat rides!

31st May 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

Thanks Ed :)
That boat ride I won't be forgetting, but Batanes is so worth it :) I think you'll like it there!...not much tourists...not even local ones, but I'm not sure how long it'll stay that way.

26th May 2012

Aries and Rinka
Aristeo Rinka Lucea

Nice blog and beautiful photos. I hope despite the new interest in tourism, Batanes will stay the same for generations to come.

31st May 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

Thank You :)
I really hope so too Kuya...Batanes is a jewel

31st May 2012

Ryan Cardona
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Batanes Trip
...nice blog, enjoyed reading it... Thanks for considering our Province Batanes!

31st May 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

thank you for the kind comment :) i was more than happy to be able to get to Batanes!

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