This is our last activity of the day… Coffee break! Early morning before we took the Faluwa going to Sabtang, Ate Remy told us the location of the famous Honesty Coffee Shop. She told us to drop there after our Sabtang trip. The main landmark of the coffee shop was the Port of Ivana. It’s only a walking distance from there. The store was owned by an old couple. From the name... continue
Monthly Archives: July 2013
BATANES… Enjoying Nakabuang Beach
This is our last adventure in Sabtang Island… When you think of our morning activities, it’s quite tiring that you wake up early to catch the boat and after the boat ride, land excursions were done. We haven’t had any rest as we visited different wonderful villages. Continuing our journey, from Chavayan, we went back our way and headed to Nakabuang Beach for lunch. It was a... continue
BATANES… Exploring the Heritage Village of Chavayan
Our adventure to one part of the island ends here in Chavayan… Enough of the mesmerizing Chamantad – Tinian View, we drove further going down the quite steep narrow road to the Heritage Village of Chavayan. This village was nominated to be one of the UNESCO Heritage Site. It is a tiny village home to stone houses more than 100 years old. Same with Savidug, thatches of cogon grass... continue
BATANES… Stunning Chamantad – Tinian View
The quest for a wonderful adventure continues… From Savidug, we drove further to the south. There was an on-going road concreting project in the area, soon there will be a better access road going to Chavayan. We drove further until we reached this beautiful landscape, a mountain view near the ocean, a place called Chamantad-Tinian Viewpoint. We were extravagantly delighted when we got... continue
BATANES… The Savidug Vernacular Houses
Our second stop in Sabtang Island tour… We only have essentially half-day for Sabtang Island as we will catch the last boat going back to Ivana in the afternoon. After the registration process, we immediately began driving to Brgy Savidug to experience the wonderful Savidug Vernacular Houses. The road conditions were good, portions were concreted already. Savidug is a small village with... continue
BATANES… Arriving Sabtang Island
The island adventure start immediately… Seen from afar was the lighthouse near Sabtang Port. As we come closer to the port, I noticed the clear blue waters. As we docked, the port was a little shallow, you can clearly see the white sand at the bottom of it. As we disembark, our van was already waiting for us. Immediately, we went to their tourism office for registration. The office was... continue
BATANES… The Faluwa Boat Experience
The adventure continues… When we were called for boarding, we were one of the first to board the Faluwa. We sat at the back of the boat. The boat was fully loaded with passengers and cargoes. Everybody is obliged to wear life vests while cruising. Coastguards are really hands-on for inspection before giving clearance for the boat to sail. Sabtang Island is a 30-45 minute Faluwa boat... continue