We went to the Ohayami Bus Station straight from the office. It was a long bus ride to Banaue and we tried to get as much sleep as we could.
We arrived at our Banaue stop in time for breakfast. The view from the window:
After breakfast, we got on a jeep (some of them rode on the roof -- toploading) to get to the Batad saddle where our trek would start. The jeep ride lets you appreciate a lot of the views and the mountains!
From the saddle, there was another long walk (maybe because I was too slow) to the inn where we will stay. It was uphill and downhill and tiring! (And we had to do it all over again, going back!)
A photo on the trail:
View of the rice terraces from the registration booth (community registration or something):
Simon's Place, where we stayed, was just a short walk away. And had these views:
After lunch and some rest, we went on a trek to view the rice terraces from the terrace itself...
It was a hard trek (for me) and I wanted to just stop and turn around. But good thing I didn't because the views are spectacular. One time, I wasn't paying attention and sank my left foot in ankle deep mud. On the way down, we took the easier path (it's relative) and took the stairs!
It was so steep and the steps were a bit too big for me. If we'd used these going up, I really wouldn't have made it.
On the second day, we were supposed to go the the Tappia Falls which would be basically almost the same climb as going to the top of the terraces and then a bit of way down to get to the waterfalls. I totally wimped out on that one, and instead stayed at the inn.
So, I got pictures of the rest of our group as they walked on the edges of the terraces on their way to the falls!
Fun fun fun! Despite the muscle pain I suffered for the next 2 or 3 days. Hehehe. I think I should go back to finally see the falls, but I should get in shape first.
ganda ng mga pic!!
ReplyDeletemt pulag tayo jan 12-13, 2013!
Thanks po!:) Mt. Pulag, uhm, er, meron ba sa holy week?
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