June class had already started for about a week, yet my heart was longing for an escape from the busy and routine life that was of a student, especially a graduating one. Thanks to God, I was able to acquire a free trip for two on a location I only saw on postcards and tourism-oriented shows, that is, Sagada.
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| Rice Terraces typical of the Mt. Province. |
The preparations were simple and I had to go with my eldest brother in lieu of my mother who unfortunately got wounded that week. It wasn't my first time being away without my parents yet the feeling of uncertainty still overwhelmed me. Uncertainties like were to run to when we need help or the anxiety brought about by a rapid depletion of financial resources along. However, I made myself believe that I would be going to relax, have fun and enjoy this adventure.
And yes! I wasn't disappointed. Sagada was a 12 hour drive from Manila yet having arrive on the locality, all stress and burden seemed to have been lifted. Here, you can find tranquility and have a peace of mind because of the simplicity of life that was the native Igorots.
My adventures included having a close encounter with world-famous Hanging Coffins which were literally perched on the side of a big slab of stone (or was it the side of a mountain). It was heart-warming to know that certain traditions remained and were never forgotten. Our tour guide, Sir Erickson of SAGGAS was also keen in giving us information every step of our way.
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| Me and my brother, Niel in front of the Hanging Coffins |
We also tried Cave Connection via Sumaguing and Lumiang Cave and had travailed the 2 kilometer subterranean depth in search of the wonderful rock formations native to the land formation. It was exciting and had become very unforgettable especially seeing the thousand names written across the walls that signify those who had pass the said cave.
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| The toy-like appearances of Sagada houses, so cute! |
Though our stay was not quite long, it was surely worth remembering since we are from Mindanao and had to travel all the way up north for this exciting once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We practiced independence and had survived being away for a while from our family.
Truly, Sagada is a national treasure in terms of cultural preservation and beauty. If given the chance to build a home there, I would immediately grab it and see that I spend a portion of the year in the peaceful community that is Sagada. I also haven't tried all their specialties, yet, I'm proud to say, I Survived Sagada.
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| Famous Sagada Lemon Pie House, they make awesome pies! |
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| The mushroom, one of the cave formations. |
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