Friday, January 22, 2016
Highest Point: Philippine Highway System
Before we finally go back to Manila, we stopped at the Highest Point in the Philippine Highway System. It is located at Halsema Highway, Benguet. We were 7500 above sea level.
Buying of Pasalubong
Our trip will not be that complete if we don't buy pasalubong for our loved ones.
Along the highway of Sagada, we stopped to buy pasalubong. Of course, most of the things we bought were all vegetables.
For the amount of P400.00, I was able to buy the market (just kidding!). For P400.00 I had with me 4 big plastic bags of pasalubong filled with different kinds of vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, potatoes, lettuce, carrots, bell pepper, dahon ng malunggay, and broccoli.
Along the highway of Sagada, we stopped to buy pasalubong. Of course, most of the things we bought were all vegetables.
For the amount of P400.00, I was able to buy the market (just kidding!). For P400.00 I had with me 4 big plastic bags of pasalubong filled with different kinds of vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, potatoes, lettuce, carrots, bell pepper, dahon ng malunggay, and broccoli.
Passing through the Official Seal of Mountain Province
We were on our way back to Manila but we dropped by at the Official Seal of Mt. Province.
At Lake Danum
After we visited the Sagada Pottery, we went to Lake Danum which is one of the most visited spots in Sagada. The lake is located at Sitio Patay and is a few kilometers away from the Municipal hall of Sagada.
Lake Danum is is surrounded by the very green grasses ans trees as well which make it best for camping and picnic while some make it a jump off point when trekking to Mt. Ampacao.
After going to Lake Danum, we went back to our lodge and ate our dinner. We had a little socialization with others and afterwards we took our sleep.
The following day we prepared ourselves to go back to Manila, ready to share our experience here in Sagada.
Lake Danum is is surrounded by the very green grasses ans trees as well which make it best for camping and picnic while some make it a jump off point when trekking to Mt. Ampacao.
After going to Lake Danum, we went back to our lodge and ate our dinner. We had a little socialization with others and afterwards we took our sleep.
The following day we prepared ourselves to go back to Manila, ready to share our experience here in Sagada.
Sagada Pottery
The next spot we went to was the Sagada Pottery. As they say Sagada Pottery is Craftmanship at its best.
They sell finish products of the pots as well as they demonstrate to tourists the making of the pots and the planning process. As I witnessed, there should be love and care while carefully molding each piece. The product can be used for various purpose like storage or you can simply place it in our homes for decoration and beautification. The tourists are also given a chance to try making a pot after explaining and demonstrating the whole process.
They sell finish products of the pots as well as they demonstrate to tourists the making of the pots and the planning process. As I witnessed, there should be love and care while carefully molding each piece. The product can be used for various purpose like storage or you can simply place it in our homes for decoration and beautification. The tourists are also given a chance to try making a pot after explaining and demonstrating the whole process.
Lunch @ Sagada Brew
After that trekking to Pongas Falls, we took our lunch at the Sagada Brew a few steps from our lodge. The food was good but it took us a few hours before our lunch was served.
We went back to our lodge and took rest and have a good nap. The next activity - - - to Sagada Pottery.
The Majestic Pongas Falls
Finally, we were able to reached Pongas Falls. And when we're there, it was all worth the trekking! It was amazing! It was splendid! It was majestic! Every time I see creations like this, the more I appreciate life. The more I embrace life. The more I glorify God
Trekking to Pongas Falls
After having our breakfast done, we went to trek Pongas Falls. It was another tiring activity that day but it was "all worth the pagod" as they say.
You have to trek the village of Anikleng to go to Pongas Falls. You have to pass through long, slippery and rocky trails, hanging bridge, rice terraces and cliff edges. But it is where the adventure is!
In trekking Pongas falls, one should be extra courageous, patient and determined. Also, you need to be extra careful as you pass through the narrow edges of the cliff. But after all, it was truly rewarding for nature caters you its finest beauty.
Passing through the cliff edges to Pongas Falls....
The trekking to Pongas falls is not that easy. For me it was the most adventurous part (aside from cave connection). Aside from passing and walking through rocks, rivers and along the rice terraces, the most exciting is to walk on a thin cement with a cliff at your side. a bit scary and risky because any wrong step could lead you to finding yourself down that deep cliff...injured or you die.
You have to trek the village of Anikleng to go to Pongas Falls. You have to pass through long, slippery and rocky trails, hanging bridge, rice terraces and cliff edges. But it is where the adventure is!
In trekking Pongas falls, one should be extra courageous, patient and determined. Also, you need to be extra careful as you pass through the narrow edges of the cliff. But after all, it was truly rewarding for nature caters you its finest beauty.
Passing through the cliff edges to Pongas Falls....
The trekking to Pongas falls is not that easy. For me it was the most adventurous part (aside from cave connection). Aside from passing and walking through rocks, rivers and along the rice terraces, the most exciting is to walk on a thin cement with a cliff at your side. a bit scary and risky because any wrong step could lead you to finding yourself down that deep cliff...injured or you die.
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