Sagada Saga Part II: Our Tadhana in Sagada

March 30, 2015

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page."

- Saint Agustine

Day 2 (March 28,2015)

Breakfast is very important, especially when you're about to do something that is very challenging. What's the best energy booster? Sandwich and Sagada's lemon pie!

We weren't able to make a reservation the night before
so when we went there the only available food is their lemon pie

Whole lemon pie costs Php200

The first activity on our second day is the trek to Bomod-ok Falls (aka Big Falls). Again, I didn't expect that the track would be that long. The first part of the trail has been the unending stairs, just kidding! It has an ending, of course, but it is really (as in really) long, but the good part about it is that is it cemented (yippee!).

Walking sticks are needed for support.
Don't worry... They will provide it.

You'll also pass by a residential area

Photo op and resting... It's really tiring but we still manage to smile :)

Different refreshments are available on your way to the falls

The second part of the trail is the rice terraces, again, there's a cemented path between the terraces for you to walk but still be careful because the path is not wide enough, you might slip and say hello to the mud.

After more than an hour of walking, you can finally say hello to Big Falls!

You also need to pass through some boulders
before having a face off with the falls

The water is freezing cold but Nanay Liza told us to indulge ourselves
in it so that we will still be refreshed when we trek back

After half an hour of enjoying the beauty of the majestic falls, we decided to start ascending. On our way up, instead of taking the same trail when we descended our tour guide, Nanay Liza, suggested that we take another route. She said that this route is a bit farther, but much easier because we wouldn't have to ascend on the cemented stairs.

You still need to pass through the boulders and rice terraces but no cemented stairs

A mesmerizing view on the route that Nanay Liza suggested

When we reach the main road, we loaded ourselves on a jeepney that will bring us to where our van is waiting. Riding on a jeepney is a common thing for me, but riding on the roof of it is a totally new experience! It was buwis buhay, but it was totally fun!

Happy face!

With Nanay Liza :)

At around 3pm, we had our lunch at the Misty Lodge. Of all the restaurants we've tried this one is my favorite, it feels very homey.

After lavishing our meal, we headed to the Pottery House.

You can experience making a pot for only Php 100. But if you just want to experience kneading some clay to be used for making pots find these kids and ask them to teach you... It's free!

Lake Danum is famous for sunset viewing, but when we visited the lake it was drizzling, so we weren't able to say goodbye to Mr. Sun yet the lake itself is so astonishing that you shouldn't miss visiting it.

From the very calm and peaceful Lake Danum, we visited a place that calms our mind and gives peace to our hearts: Church of St. Mary the Virgin.

When you visit a place, it's mandatory to buy some pasalubong. So, off to the souvenir shops we go! After visiting different souvenir shops (which offers pretty much the same items, haha!) we headed to Salt and Pepper for our dinner. The food they offer are so-so but I wouldn't forget this place. Why? Because there we found our tadhana (LOL!)