Sagada Trip

December 15-19, 2006 TRIP

Attendees: Rose, Millet, Chickie, Kate, Mace, Cherry, Mina

First time to visit Sagada Province.

First impression: WOW! Ang LAMIG!

Stop-over at Baguio before traveling to Sagada Province. Touring Baguio City for the Nth time, going to the strawberry fields, digging ukay-ukay shops (thrift shops) at session road, and exploring Baguio puclic market.

Early morning travel to Sagada, on board a mini bus, traversing the steep road to Sagada. It was very cold, but the view was very breathtaking. Setting foot for the first time in Sagada after the 6hours grueling mini bus travel was an energy booster. First thing to do upon arrival was to register at the local Barangay hall and to arrange your travel course with the local guide.

First day, we bum around. Checking the local store, restuarants, other things we can do, and of course getting familiar with the weather. Second day, we went caving. As first timers, of course we don't know what to expect. During the course, we were warned of bat poops, very wet and sticky, you wouldn't know its their poop because it blends with the mud, better wear gloves if you don't want to be sorry. Inside the cave, be prepared to be wet, for a little climbing action, rapelling, and to see different rock formations. Second thing we did was to visit the hanging coffins of the ancient tribes found in the province and the same tradition is still being perform up to this time.

Second day, we explore further, going to a falls. Dare to swim with that cold breeze? I don't think so, but some people do so jsut to experience the cold rush. Then went to visit the weaving stores.

Sad to say that we have to leave too soon. We didn't got the chance to visit the pottery and other areas.

Also, while in Sagada don't forget to visit "mama sagada youghart house" yummy!