As We Travel

Who will forget the most heart aching natural Disaster 3 decades ago? Few days after school opening, one bright afternoon that turned dark, it was the second biggest Volcanic Eruption of the century. Mount Pinatubo erupted June 15, 1991. It was a major eruption that happened that wiped out the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales from the Map.  In this Blog, see how difficult it is to visit the Strato volcano and appreciate its after math.  At the Jump Off point at Sta Juliana, Capas, Tarlac We left Manila 12:00am and arrived at Capas 2:00 am. We took an early breakfast and killed the time till 3:45 am. I decided to changed clothes to my hiking attire and took a tricycle going to the jump off. It was a cold windy morning and took us 45 minutes to get there. At the jump off, Kuya Derek approached us and introduced himself as our Eco Guide for today. We went to the waiting area where a couple is selling hot coffee, souvenirs, trekking stick and bandanas. I bought 1 cup of hot coffe

After my successful visit in Buscalan, the group went to the next destination. Everyone was very excited for the cold weather, cultural activities and sumptuous food. The place is known to be the best kept secret of the North, SAGADA.  Became an attraction to many tourists due to its cold weather. It also became haven for those who wish to spend time solemnly, "me time", and those who wanted to move on from something as said by many.  While traversing the road up to the town of Sagada, the view was really breathtaking. You will definitely wish you had this view in the city.  Here's what I got in Sagada.  Sagada Pottery First stop was in Sagada pottery. It took 2.5 hours to reach the place from Buscalan, Kalinga. The organizer gathered the tourists who wish to learn how to do an earthen pot. A demonstration that cost 200 Php for evey 5 persons. Additional P100 if you want to do it yourself, but with their guidance of course. I did not hesitate to join. Siegrid, the cool la