A six-hour bus ride from Baguio to Sagada is such a pain in the butt, for sure. Passengers turn cranky and can't wait to reach the destination. Nevertheless, the beautiful scenery along the road makes the non-stop zig-zaggy ride bearable.
When the bus finally stopped somewhere in the town proper, our group (that's moi, my friend Jed, her boyfriend Bong and her big sis Juvilaine) headed directly to our temporary home in Sagada. Sagada Homestay is indeed a homey place. The vibe of the wooden room never ceases to amaze me. It always feels like I am in a chilly country, enjoying the warmth inside a log cabin. (I wish to build one for myself and my family someday) :)
As this is my second trip to Sagada, I am happy to have enough time to explore the place. My trip back in December 2011 only allowed me to experience spelunking at Lumiang and Sumaguing caves and orange-picking at the Rock Inn and Cafe. This time, I got to see the famous Bomod-ok falls, revisit Gawani's cafe and drink a cup of hot coffee while enjoying the view of the Kapay-aw rice terraces. Also, I was able to visit the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, wake up early for the Kiltepan sunrise and trek the endless (?) trail of Marlboro country. Indeed, having four days here brings you more awesome experiences!
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| our Sagada itinerary |
Day 1
Spent our first day in Sagada in the most relaxing way -- napping! ;) After some dozing off and feeding our hungry tummies, we went sightseeing around the town. Yey!
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
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| the gatecrasher in me |
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| front and side views of the church facade |
I did not gatecrash this time, I used the side door the legal way. haha
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| I welcome you all to my new farm! It's just next to the church :) |
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| Here are the lovely guests in my farm: Bong, Jed and Ate Juvilaine *wink* |
For dinner, we dined at the Yogurt House, a must-try resto according to most people who have travelled in Sagada. Having tried their food for the second time, I can say the reviews are overrated. The food is acceptable yet nothing special.
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