October 7, 2013 - Day 4 in my Batanes bliss!
Your Batanes trip wouldn't be complete if
you don’t visit Sabtang Island, so even if they told me that the waves going there will
make you seasick, I braved myself for the challenge!
I was already up by 4AM because the jeepney
going to Radiwan Ivana Port passes by in front of Troy Lodge by 5AM. I was about
to take my first sip of coffee when the jeepney arrived. A bit frustrated there but to my surprise Tita
Erlinda (Troy Lodge owner) urged me to bring the coffee mug with me! Hahah!
So I ended up finishing my coffee and pandesal inside the dark jeepney!
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| While waiting for the boat, mang Luciano and his stories entertained us. |
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| The falowa boat has arrived! |
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| Yep! The motorbikes had to go in first! |
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Group selfie with my new friends...Coach "Piolo" Pascual and Neo Pascual!
We had the same flight going to Batanes and was scheduled to leave on the same day!?!
Hmmm...and I thought I was the only tourist that week. |
I stood up at the end of the boat to avoid sea sickness. The
current was crazy 4 feet high and it felt like I was surfing! Don’t close your eyes though coz it’ll make you dizzy! (Sorry...couldn't take photos while I was on the boat.)
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First stop is this office to register and settle a minimal tourist fee.
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| Beautiful just like a painting! |
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| My heart was jumping for joy when I saw all the trees! ^_^ |
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| This view reminds me of the movie..."The Land Before Time!" |
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| Looks like two giant turtles....right!?! |
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| We walked downhill to see this view. |
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| Closer view of the crystal waters. If I had more time...I would have stayed here for hours! |
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Friendly tip: It's best if you stay overnight at Sabtang Island so you can enjoy all the scenic views.
I was rushing from point to point because the boat going back to Basco was scheduled to leave by 1PM. |
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| And the hardest part was going uphill to the main road...ugh! Exercise!!! |
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| The Sabtang Island Lighthouse |
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| I wanted to capture the white horse on top of a hill...but my lens could only zoom up to this. |
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| lobsters!!! |
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| Crystal clear waters of the Sabtang Island Port! |
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ONE SCARF, FOUR LOOKS:
1. equestrian...sosyaaaaal!
2. actress in distress...it's so init out here!
3. happy mountaineer...i'm on the top of the world!
4. mandaragat in a hoodie...hello haring araw! sige lang bring it on! |
I hope this blog makes your heart long for your own Batanes Adventure!
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