They said that a picture is worth a thousand words. So I will be sharing with you 24 photos I got from Sabtang Island (that would be 24,000 words?). Some don’t have captions so you are free to add your own description.
Sabtang Island: Rustic, romantic and raw...
Sabtang lighthouse as seen from the jeepney's window
"Dios Mamajes" - Thank You - Salamat!
"Panggatong" (Wood fire)
The lines on their faces speak of wisdom and experiences...
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i wanna live in those cute houses
Gay, Izah, Leon, Joseph and Bless
The iconic Chavayan stone houses
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He was telling me the simplicity of life in Sabtang Island
Just like a painting...
The rustic village of Chavayan and the iconic bike
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Where the Pacific Ocean meets South China Sea
Nakabuang Cave
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Till next time... I'll see you again Sabtang. Mwah, mwah, mwah (flying kiss)!
If you love to read, you might want to check out the past articles:
Visit Batanes Series: Colorful Churches / Sabong at Diura Fishing Village / Lola Ida and the House of Dakay / Surviving the Faluwa Ride / Quotes & Reflections at the Honesty Café / Chill Time with the Ivatans / Snapshots from Sabtang Island / 10 Must-Try Foods / Accommodations in Batanes
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Visit Batanes is a 9-part series that paints the unfading beauty of Batanes, her citizens, churches, culture and cuisine. Posts are filled with photos that will surely convince readers to be thrilled in islands ata northernmost part of the Philippines. Come! Explore Batanes!
***This happened during the Batanes Bloggers’ Winter Tour last February 11-14, 2011. The trip was made possible by SEAIR. My heartfelt thanks goes to Tita Lydia of Batanes Seaside Lodge & Restaurant and Dir. Bless and the rest of DOT Region 2 staff.
I really love Chamantad!!! Can’t wait to write my other blogs…haha. di na nasundan ung first entry ko sa Batanes Diaries…kasi naman ang daming sunud sunod na byahe! haha
sundan mo na! waiting na kami mabasa lahat….
On the first pic,
Row, row, row your boat. Gently down the sand.
Super like kompanyero, lalo ko na-miss ang Batanes.
thanks kompanero!
sino bang hindi na-mimiss yung batanes? sana maulit muli…
I can’t believe you’re not palynig with me–that was so helpful.
si lolo since he is carrying something on his back, i will call it journeyinglolo kasi ung logo mo may lalaking naka-backpack 🙂 Awesome pictures especially if you only captured these on a point n shoot cam.
thank you. si lolo very casual and mabilis maglakad kaya di ko masyado nakuhaan ng ayos, but turns out okay naman.
on the 6th picture: tired of waiting…on the 14th picture..: an Ivatan’s heavy load
the lil boy was cute right? and perfect caption!
on the second to the last photo: malboro country?
basta Batanes talaga parang ibang dimension. Name palang iba na dating.lalo pag nakakita ako ng mga pics na ganito. makes me wanna fly there.now na!!!hahaha
book na! fly na! you will definitely get better photos with your zoom lens anton 🙂
I almost die of envy, James. now I really think it’s worth the 14,000 feysus round trip ticket! swerte mo talaga! you deserve it! =0
yep yep! worth it talaga.
thanks chyng, punta kna ng batanes
Sarap naman walang binayaran:) gustong gusto ko pumunta dito kaso nag-aalangan baka masayang ung 14k na pamasahe dahil biglang bumagyo or something.:p
don’t worry, when we are there wla naman problem. me thinks that issue is so overrated. hehehe
God I love the houses.. oh let me change that, i love everything i saw.. hai.. cant wait for next summer to come.. thank you for bringing batanes closer.. letting go of a big and happy sigh now (hai…)..
sometime i wish i live in places like those.. where simplicity is like your purpose in life.. maybe when i get older pa.. maybe..
“where simplicity is like your purpose in life..” – i actually like to do this.
good thing you got a preview of what to expect in sabtang. batanes waits for you, nikki!
yah… just the word “simplicity” is more than enough to make me feel contented in life.. just the word makes me feel rich at the same time..
i look forward to the days when ill wake up in the morning and just smile because of the sunshine and the sweet breeze; and sleep at night with the last sight of the stars and the moon, or even just the fireflies.. i look forward to the days when i will be living life from the basics..
you are really blessed to be witnessing so much of life.. i am really happy for you.. and reading all these puts a smile on my face as well, and at the same time, reassures me that life is full of wonders..:)
Thank you for sharing your photos. Now I am starting to miss Batanes 🙁
batanes is one stunning province. the people and scenery speak of poems and paradise
i really enjoy reading your blog….i am one of your fan hihihi…… I love Philippines! Can’t wait for your 100 days aventure!
thanks thanks rhona!
keep posted 🙂
BATANES IS BATANES… uncomparable…
pictures speaks for itself….
INCOMPARABLE Batanes– i shud say.. 🙂
manong james anung unang lugar puntahan sa batanes?wahh gustu ko malibot lahat ng isla ng batanes. tska pwede ba matulog sa stone houses?hehe
i guess pwede matulog sa stone houses, talk to locals, they would love that idea.
dont miss sabtang island. its the nearest island from the main batan where basco, the capital is.
Ang ganda.. Magkano budget nyo?