We thought we'd walk to the bus station for our bus to Sagada, but after talking to some locals we found out it was quite a distance, so we jumped on a jeepney for the 10 minute ride through the busy Filipino traffic. For those of you who haven't been to the Philippines (which you should, because it's awesome) a "Jeepney" is a converted and extended jeep used as a local bus equivalent. You waved one down that's going your way (the destinations listed on the side) and tap the roof when you want to get off. A cool thing about jeepneys is their colourful, personalised appearances, which add some brightness to an otherwise quite dreary town.
We time our arrival at the bus station perfectly, and our bus to Sagada started to roll the minute we got on board! The 7 hour ride was a combination of mist shrouded scenery we were unable to see and the break through panoramas that revealed green landscapes, terraces, and a multitude of waterfalls - some even straight onto the road!
When we arrived in the small mountain town of Sagada we found a great room with a view, and then headed out for a walk. We took a path behind town that led upwards to reveal the town below nestled in the picturesque valley.
As we wandered along narrow pathways we encountered so many friendly Filipinos - some off for their afternoon walk, others tending their gorgeous gardens full of colourful flowers and green veges.The path we took allowed us to look down on the golden rice terraces that lie amongst the mountains.
At night we met some guys here for a mountain summit, and when they offered Liv a bug to eat she firmly said no but offered up Adam for the taste!! When he came out of the room to listen to the guys playing harmonica and guitar, he had little choice but to indulge in a bug, but at least he had tequila to wash it down!!Adlibing scenic Sagada.
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