Oh well, a breath taking stopover; our adventure continues…
It’s almost mid-day and we have to rush uphill for another dazzling surprise from nature. Following the road to the mountain, on-going road concreting projects were in place, it took us maybe around 20 minutes to get to a waiting shed.
Welcome to Racuh-a-payaman… known as the Marlboro Country. As you can imagine what Marlboro country is, it is typically the Batanes version of what it really is. Nice green grass covering the hill, with cows in the area instead of horses. The view from the top of the hill was so astounding. The location was so pristine, untainted, free from pollution and so heavenly.
Just a short walk from where the shed was, you feel the fresh air blowing, breath in breath out, what a refreshing feeling. The beauty of the site can’t find boredom a place. You may be quiet; you can’t help but imagine living in such a great place like this.
We went down from hill to catch a view and see what’s in store for us. What a nice landscape with the curves of the hill, the vast blue ocean and the clear blue sky, not minding the amorseko (crab grass) I can’t help but laid down the green grass. What a superb feeling. I felt like shouting “I’m FREE!”
Most of the slopes on the hill were tolerable. But there are portions that were quite steep. Just be careful if you are wearing slippery foot gears. If you have water, might as well bring it with you. With the beauty of the place, you may forget how far you have gone walking around the area.
On a sunny day, sun block is a must since there is no shade on site. One advantage of having no trees on the site, the view was free from blockage, yet you have to have sun protection all the time. Bringing an umbrella might help but if the wind is strong, it might break your umbrella as well.
The place is so nice fronting the ocean with a view of Mahatao Lighthouse from afar. Down the hill was the Diura Village and on one side of the hill is the fountain of youth spring.
Been here: July 28, 2013
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