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North Batan Panoramic ViewFrom the center of the island, this view faces north, getting the view of some hedgerows and the particular shape of Batan Island with its omnipresent Mount Iaray Volcano located in the north of the island.
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Next Stop?After Siayan, and going north, there are still some more philippine islands to explore. This is the next one... someday will be there.
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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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Bye Bye SiayanView of the beautiful Siayan Island after leaving it going south to Itbayat.
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The Northest Inhabitant In Philippines?In theory Itbayat island is the northest island inhabitated in Philippines... but after exploring the interior of Siayan Island, this becomes not totally true.
Here, during sereval weeks or even months some fisherman from Itbayat spend his time in this basic house. Dionisio was my welcoming and friendly host while he was spending three months in this island.
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Sumnanga Village IISurrounded by impressive lush and green hills, Sumnanga is placed in one of the nicest landscapes you can find around, and it´s isolation makes of it a really authentic and beautiful place to visit.
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Siayan Island South BeachView of the south facing beach in Siayan Island, with its white sand and rocky formations, and the best of all, solitude.
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Bath in the riverGroup of people having their bath and cleaning clothes in the river.
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Dionisio, the northest inhabitant of Philippines (at the time)Dionisio, a fisherman living for several months in Siayan Island whom amability reflects what should be everywhere. For sure local typical fruit will be offered to anyone going there.
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Flower MarketFlower Market in Kolkatta
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Juicy BoyYoung boy and it´s juice stall in Kolkatta streets
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Bringing water homeSmall boy helping his family by carrying water to home after school.
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Low Tide In Siayan IslandView of a rocky beach in Suayan Island during Low Tide.
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Thinking AboutAfter a long day fishing all kind of fish in a traditional way, the boat ride back to Itbayat serves to rest for a while.
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Public ShowerLocal guy having his morning shower in a Kolkatta Streets.
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Basco TownView of one of the main streets of Basco town, filled by small and most of the time quiet streets.
Far away, the imposing and beautiful Mount Iraya. This time, without any clouds, something really difficult to see.
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Houses of Parliament at EveningA stunning sunset over the most famous tourist attraction in London.
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School Of FisheryView of the small Chapel located in the School of Fisheries with the Sabtang´s lighthouse at the far end.
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Playing TimeAround 4pm, after school time, streets become the playgroung for children and young people, and as well as the chatting place for locals.
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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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Maw Shwe Chai BungalowOne fo the bungalows at Maw Shwe Chai Beach Resort, a few kilometers north of Kanthaya.
Here you can enjoy your own whitesand bay, a beautiful sunset and a relaxing time.
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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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The River Thames and the Big BenNorth View of the Big Ben and the River Thames
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Leaving Itbayat...View of the rocky Itbayat Island, with its endless cliffs covering all the coast line.
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River Thames Dramatic ViewTerrific sunset view of the River Thames.
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Rock CliffRock formation in the north of the Island, where the volcanic influence is most visible.
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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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Lost ParadiseView of the beautiful Chavidug town, a truly paradise...
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Fishing TimeTwo fishermen in the area of Kanthaya, here just a few km north of Gwa the fishing methods are totally different.
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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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The Big BrotherTwo of the countless temples in the Bagan area.
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