Siayan Island Trip (July 2007) |
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Cow´s LandThe north of the island with it´s rugged landscape is the less developed part of Batan and fields are cows' property.
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Blue, Brown and GreenTypical view of Batanes, a beautiful and lonely green field; brown cliffs and rock beaches and the beautiful and rough sea all around the islands.
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The Sea GuardianLike a sea security guard, this cow doesn´t have many other things to do during the day until his owner comes in late afternoon to bring it back home.
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Rock CliffRock formation in the north of the Island, where the volcanic influence is most visible.
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Rocky BeachNot many beaches in Batan Island are tropical white-sand paradisiac beaches, maybe less than a handful; but instead you can find several rocky beaches, savage and wild, remote and lonely beaches, a different taste.
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Down to the CoastView from one of the hills in the north of the island, with the steep and small road heading down to the north coast.
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Fitness Class in Basco´s Main PlazaOrganized by the local government, every Friday at 5pm, a Fitness class is run in the main Plaza of the town. Everyone can join in, and so they do! Plenty of local people join the class filling all the area!
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FisherBoyYoung Boy trying to catch some fishes in a rough sea day in Basco´s Port.
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Proud of it!Here we are! In Batanes! A small boat proud if its procedence!
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The Hedgerows IOne of the typical Basco Island characteristics are the Hedgerows, traditional agricultural boundaries built with trees in order to protect agricultural products from strong winds and salty sprays from the sea.
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The Hedgerows IView of one of the typical Basco Island characteristics are the Hedgerows, traditional agricultural boundaries built with trees in order to protect agricultural products from strong winds and salty sprays from the sea.
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The Hedgerows Panoramic ViewPanoramical view taken from the radar tower located near Basco town. From here you can see the full Batan island range. This view is facing south with a perfectly clear view of the traditional hedgerows of the island.
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Lovely StormThe weather is quite unforeseeable here, and a storm can appear at any time producing an impressive views of the island coasts.
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Way to the HedgerowsView of one of the small roads passing by the several steep hills that fill the middle of Batan Island, the so-called Marlboro Country.
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The Hidden Mount IrayaVolcanoes are everywhere in Philippines, and Batanes wasn´t going to be less, the stunning Mount Iraya fill up any view in Batan Island, but clouds will also there almost every day.
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East Coast Panoramic ViewTaken from what is called the Marlboro Country this view faces the east coast of the island, with its restaured lighthouse and the imposing Mount Iraya Volcano at the far north.
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Fishing in Diura ILocal fisherman fishing in Diura Village, located in the east side of Batan Island and mainly only inhabitated in dry season by Mahatao Village people who moves there during the good season to fish. During the rest of the year becomes a ghost village with just a few people on the weekends.
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Fishing in Diura IILocal fisherman fishing in Diura Village, located in the east side of Batan Island and mainly only inhabitated in dry season by Mahatao Village people who moves there during the good season to fish. During the rest of the year becomes a ghost village with just a few people on the weekends.
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Remote Batan´s BeachIt´s difficult to reach a white-sand beach in this volcanic island, but once you reach it...is going to be just for you... surrounded by tropical green , cliffs and.. relax!
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A hut and a Boat...Batanes lifestyle can be quite simple... a modest hut to spend some months during the year and a traditional fishing boat. This a Diura village hut, the fishing village in the east coast of the Island.
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San Carlos Church from the distanceView of the beautiful San Carlos church in Mahatao Village.
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San Carlos ChurchFull view of San Carlos Church in Mahatao.
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Philippine 'Siesta'A Jeepney driver taking a nap during the hottest hours of the day in his jeepney in Mahatao.
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Typical Stone House in MahataoOld stone house in the streets of Mahato.
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Streets of MahataoNice colorful street corner in Mahatao village.
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Repairing the fishing netLocal fisherman repairing a fishing net in Mahatao.
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Street's signalMabini street corner in Mahatao.
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Walking Back HomeIt could be a ghost... but is a local old woman walking back home at late evening in Basco Town
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The Plant HouseView of a typical but curious stone house in the village of Mahatao totally covered by plants.
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Parking HouseA typical beautiful and old stone house with the other more common object in Mahatao, a fishing boat parked just outside the house.
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Coomon Stone HouseAnother typical style of beautiful stone houses from Batanes located in Mahatao.
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Streets of MahataoView of one of the streets of Mahatao filled with typical Ivatan stone houses.
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