From The Highest Peak to The Deepest Sea

We were supposed to do the Manacota Underground River but too bad the rain starts pouring and we might get stranded inside esp when the river gets higher. This kind of encounter means there's a reason to go back! Ha!

On the road, we were talking on what to do more, I really wanted to visit Bayugao Falls but since its raining and we don't have much time left it is not possible. And so we ended up at our last destination the Lussok Cave at Luna. It is similar with Underground River but in here you can also do caving. I'm stoked.

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How to get there

You can actually hire a guide to get you there. We paid 1000 for the whole day activity we had, he will take you to different destinations already and will wait for you. But if you’re on private vehicle you may do so.

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Adventure at Apayao: Lussok Cave

Adventure at Apayao: Footbridge at Cagandungan

Adventure at Apayao: Marag Rock Formation

Apayao Last Nature Frontier

LOTR: Abra-Ilocos Sur-Apayao-Cagayan-Isabela-Ifugao Route

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So after our rock formation encounter we head to this footbridge at Cagandungan. There's nothing much about it though but it's not always you get to see a footbridge this long made of woods with people drinking at the river. I was about to take some shot but we really need to head back to our next destination.

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How to get there

Lussok Cave

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Adventure at Apayao: Lussok Cave

Adventure at Apayao: Footbridge at Cagandungan

Adventure at Apayao: Marag Rock Formation

Apayao Last Nature Frontier

LOTR: Abra-Ilocos Sur-Apayao-Cagayan-Isabela-Ifugao Route

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When I saw the Rock Formation during my research in Marag, Apayao, I told myself that by any means I will be visiting this place. I have a fear with rock formation after our hike at Sipit Ulang, but since this is just plain rock formation, this won’t hurt that bad. I am so excited that even when we arrive at the hotel for around 4:30 in the morning I wake up so early for we have a long day waiting for us. I am really excited because adventures awaits and I am just so hype that time.

But unlike in Abra, where we got so much little time, here in Apayao we had the weather not in favor with us. I woke up around 6 in the morning and got ready in no less than 30 minutes and wake up my friend to do her morning rituals but as I go out our room and inhale the good vibes and the freshness of air at Apayao rain starts falling slowly and the skies became darker and darker. Sad. But that didn’t stop us for doing the activities, though hiking at Mt. Solo is not advisable as per the owner of the hotel. Sad again.

So we head to our contact person who will bring us to Marag and to experience its Rock Formation.

It was a long single motor drive going to Marag, it took us almost an hour to get there. It was muddy and rough road by the time we enter this town and as if we were eaten by nature in a very subtle way and I knew that time we’re going to have a great day despite the weather.

Upon arrival at the jump-off, we secured permits and guides and register. We eat first since by the time we gonna finish the activity it was pass lunch time already. There is a small eatery beside the court where the barangay hall was situated where you are going to register for the rock formation.

Going to Rock Formation requires a guide and gears available at barangay hall, it is a precaution they are doing for of course, nature is very unpredictable. As for the price, I really forgot, and I am so sorry for that, but just to be sure, prepare at least 1000 each for the rest of the activity for the day.

This Rock Formation is advisable for beginner esp those who seek adventure. There will be a river crossing and be mindful for there are some limatik. I was bitten when we got down going back to the single motor but it was just so small it doesn't hurt that bad. But of course, again, extra careful.

The view at the top is wonderful, too bad there is no so much clearing but we still enjoyed it.

Bitten by limatik

How to get there

If you are coming from Manila, ride a bus going to Tuguegarao and informed the driver you are heading to Apayao Junction. From Apayao Junction there are tricycle that will take you to Apayao proper.

Footbridge at Cagandangan

I'm organizing events: Climb and Beach and any other Adventure activities. Please visit my facebook page for the scheduled events.

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Adventure at Apayao: Lussok Cave

Adventure at Apayao: Footbridge at Cagandungan

Adventure at Apayao: Marag Rock Formation

Apayao Last Nature Frontier

LOTR: Abra-Ilocos Sur-Apayao-Cagayan-Isabela-Ifugao Route

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When we learned a new route going to Apayao via Ilocos we headed immediately to Laoag to catch a trip going to Tuguegarao that will pass by at Apayao Junction going to Apayao. The last trip that day was 9 pm and we haven’t had any proper sleep yet, all we had was a sleep from previous night bus travel going to Abra. The road to Apayao became slippery after an hour for rain starts pouring so hard but I didn’t bother to worry more for I am so dead tired and sleepyhead that time. I do check time to time the maps application on my phone for our whereabouts, if ever the kundoktor forgets that they will be dropping us off at Junction. But good thing he weren’t because all I can remember was a tap and a shout saying we’re already at Junction by 2 am! Yes, 2 in the morning.

When we arrive at Apayao in the wee hours the rain is still pouring and we haven’t really decided yet where we are staying. Good thing there was a convenient store that is open 24 hours and has a mini eatery that we have a place to stay for a while to decide what we gonna do. There are no tricycle at that time and no people with information enough to point us to the nearest inn so we can finally rest.

There is this one group whose been drinking and one of them approached us saying that his sister owns a hotel where we can stay. We hesitate at first but we are chilling and it was 4 in the morning and we badly need a bed to succumb ourselves. And we said yes.

As I've mentioned from my previous post about Apayao, this provinces holds so much activity to offer esp to those who are adventure-seeker or to people who wants to know their limits, Apayao has it all for you.

Luna the Show Window of Apayao. Clearly, its name holds so much truthfulness for this town is really the show window of the province. After visiting Apayao, I can now say that it is one of the provinces that I would like to go back and revisit again and again for it has so many nature adventure to offer. I was not able to visit most of it for the weather at Apayao is unpredictable (as per the local we talked too) but nonetheless this trip is unforgettable as the others, too.

I've listed all the possible landmarks and activity I wanted to visit and do on this province, those that are accessible with other and most likely to be in just one place and here are the ones that make it on the list for there are a lot.

Marag Rock Formation

Lussok Cave

Mt. Solo

Bayugao Falls

Underground River

How to get here

If coming from Manila or if you are in Laoag, Ilocos Sur

Ride a bus going to Tuguegarao Cagayan and drop at Apayao Junction. From Junction there are tricycle that will lead you to Luna Apayao

Next Post Marag Rock Formation

I'm organizing events: Climb and Beach and any other Adventure activities. Please visit my facebook page for the scheduled events.

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Helpful links

Adventure at Apayao: Lussok Cave

Adventure at Apayao: Footbridge at Cagandungan

Adventure at Apayao: Marag Rock Formation

Apayao Last Nature Frontier

LOTR: Abra-Ilocos Sur-Apayao-Cagayan-Isabela-Ifugao Route

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I’m afraid for this day to come, to finally bid goodbye. I feel so sad every time I think of it and I do think of it every day; from the moment I open my eyes in the morning to the moment I close it at night. If only I can drag the days longer to always hear your voice even if I always wear my earplugs, to always see your smile, to always take a sneak on your eyes, to always admire how your hair perfectly suits you,.

If only I can drag the days longer to always be with you even from afar and feel your presence each and every time. It hurts and it hurts more every day. If only I can wipe all the feelings I have for you. If only I can teach this heart of mine to stop beating for you. If only I can unlove you. If only it would be that easy. I will. But it isn’t, because I have fallen for you more than I can imagine.

I’m sorry for liking you.

I’m sorry if, for the past months that me glancing-to-staring at you gives you creeps. Sorry if I irritate you when you catch me glaring at you. I don’t even know why I am apologizing in the first place but I know somehow with those instances I felt that I annoyed you and I am deeply sorry for that. It’s just, there are some things in this world you can’t let your eyes off it; no matter how hard you tried diverting away from everything.

I guess that’s the beauty of the eyes, it will lead you right back where it finds beauty beyond comparison; but as tricky as it is, it pursues the things that will hurt you all the more without it knowing as it did to mine.

I guess it’s just me building pile of memories with my eyes that somewhere behind it, it has seen something worth staring, worth keeping, worth remembering.

Please don’t hate my words. There are days that I’m bad at it.

I’m really bad at it.

Ellie