Taken at a road going to Savidug,Sabtang, Batanes.

Basco Lighthouse, Batanes

Taken June 2018 Basco Batanes

Llegando a la cima del Diente Occidental de Batanes. Al fondo: Arnales, Infierno, Balaitous, etc.

Sabtang island, Batanes.

I come from the mountains, but I am always struck with awe with this view.

BASCO LIGHTHOUSE

It has served the people since 2003 and gives a 360-degree view of the Mt. Iraya, Basco town proper and the West Philippine sea. It is a 6-story building with the view deck on the fifth. To reach the view deck, one has to take 52 steps to the top.

Organic grass fed-beef, seaweed salad and fresh caught fish from the sea. This wasn't one of those fancy smanshy places it was what they had locally available. How yummy.

Trees are much like human beings and enjoy each other's company. Only a few love to be alone.

Basco, Batanes

Looking south toward Mahatao in the moonlight.

Easy!

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Sabtang Island, Batanes, Philippines

Sabtang Island's Welcoming Beacon

Location: Basco, Batanes

P H I L I P P I N E S

BASCO LIGHTHOUSE

It has served the people since 2003 and gives a 360-degree view of the Mt. Iraya, Basco town proper and the West Philippine sea. It is a 6-story building with the view deck on the fifth. To reach the view deck, one has to take 52 steps to the top.

Along our way in New Zealand Sabtang island, Batanes.

At the foot of the watch tower

P H I L I P P I N E S

Batanes is a goup of three islands and can be characterized by spectacular sceneries with the blend of seas (3 channels), cliffs and mountains (a volcano at the far background included), valleys, rolling hills and rich grazing lands. Weather is more unpredictable than a woman, lol. .But what makes Batanes greater than its reputation as a landscape photographers' paradise is the pure value of its people, the Ivatans.

CHAWA VIEW DECK

Again, perfect mix of the sea and greenery.

HOMORON BLUE LAGOON

It is also known as Spanish/Spaniard's Lagoon since during the colonial era, only the Spanish were allowed access to this area. After braving the steep rocky slopes, one may take a swim since it is now open to locals and tourists alike.

Batanes is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as " one of the last remaining areas in the Philippines having unique natural physiographic features ( wave-cut cliffs, cave-like outcrops, secluded white beaches ) resulting from its position where strong winds and fast currents have etched out its distinct morphology "

Sabtang Island

Batanes

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Rolling Hills at Batanes Island. Philippines. The Valugan Boulder Beach is right down below

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Basco Lighthouse, Batan Island, Batanes

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