Valentines week of 2007: My officemates and I went to Sagada as recommended by the Sagada addict *ahem*. The 4d/3n stay was a blast indeed, coz imagine, in that short span of time we were able to visit everything that has to be seen! And thank God everyone went home satisfied and unharmed!
[First stop: Lumiang cave]
It’s just less than a year since I last saw this place so I was quite surprised to see more cemented pathways and hand rails. But everything else remained the same --it's still so famous for its coffins and it's still a good starter coz though the hike is easier now, a little more endurance is still required!
railings for safety
path that's not cemented before
cave's mouth.
[I used to call this 'daan papuntang impyerno' hehe]
...and the coffins! :)
[2nd stop: Episcopal Church + Echo Valley]
I love how this site tolerates camwhores like us! Aside from being photogenic, the place is so serene, sooo perfect for hanging out or for picnics. Btw when going to Echo Valley. Find the path that leads to the stairs, climb up then turn left. Follow the path till you reach a cliff overlooking the rocky white mountain --That's Echo Valley! (you might want to do the hike by yourself. no tourguide = tipid. hehe)
an FHM pose in Sagada? hehe
camwhore and camwhore
We were resting at Echo Valley when 2 ppl came to see if we're a tour group na "pwede buntutan". when the guy saw me, he removed his sunglasses, looked at me for like 3 seconds and said, "LEDA?!". as shocked as he is, I replied in the same tone -- "ALVIN?!". parang movie diba! ALVIN GALANG (yeah, of S18. my original blockmate) and his girl, Dani, happened to be in Sagada too. on the same dates. so instantly we planned to go on tours and transpos together, so it would be cheaper. so from 4, we became 6! that added to the fun :) It took me 10 mins btw to absorb everything what just happened. that I met someone I know in echo valley. It's unbelievable! what a small world huh?
resting at echo valley
the whole group at echo valley
[3rd stop: Bokong falls]
It was also a surprise that a lot of paths have already been cemented. But whew thank God there's still one steep path left (not that I'm a masochist. it's just that one of the things I love in Sagada is the adventure). Kuya Egbert, our tour guide, was a PRO! He taught us how to step on the steep path correctly. Fun! And, take note. He knows a lot about photography!
Bokong falls hike = nice scenic view!
hiking down on a steep pathway with kuya egbert
me @ small falls
the group at small falls
whew. that was just our first day! ika nga, warm up pa lang. hehe.
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