In search of pine trees in Abra

Day 1

30 December 2009

Travel to Abra

I have a stomachache but I’m going to travel north of the Philippines in search of conifers (in this case, the pine trees, to be specific). In general, the conifers are some of my favourite trees. There are few in the Philippines due to the fact that it is a tropical country. However, there are some places in the country where pine trees thrive as well.

I just want to make sure the place I’m going to is NOT Baguio. Ya, Baguio is famous for its pine trees also but I’m searching for a more exotic place to find pine trees and I found Baay-Licuan which is actually a 12-hour bus ride from Manila and 5-hour bus ride from Baguio (this city has become the traditional place to take some long walks and stuff. It’s beautiful. But in my humble opinion, Baguio is not exotic anymore as far as adventure is concerned).

So, here I come, Baay-Licuan!

This place has not been discovered yet by tourists and I believe it would not be so easy. But I’m interested to go! The place should be beautiful!

Mochilas prontas / My backpacks are ready

Day 2 : Arrival in Abra

After 10 hours of bus ride, I arrived at the capital of Abra. I took this foto at around 06:00 in the morning.

Mountain called Sleeping Beauty, One of the tallest mountains in Abra/Ilocos boundary zone.

The mountains of Abra. Two days after I’ll visit this area! I took this picture and I love it!

Garden somewhere in Bucay

Day 2

31 December 2009

Kalipkipan, Bucay

Day 3

02 January 2010

Baay-Licuan

And now, we have found the pine trees in Abra…in the town of Baay-Licuan! I love this place!

The route was: Bucay>Tayum>Lagangilang>Lacub>Baay-Licuan.

It’s a three-hour land travel. But it’s all worth it!

It’s like a cedar of Lebanon…but it’s not!

Bangued…

I like the countryside.

Time to go back to Manila