Bontoc to Banaue

To Bontoc The Emanuel bus lines run between Bontoc and Banaue for 100 peso. It is a pleasant trip over the mountain stopping at some vegetable dealers at the top of the mountain. The cabbages are only 5 to 10 peso each so most of the passengers buy a dozen or so. Mountain grown sweet peas are offered by the quarter kilo too. A big statue and telecomunication towers are on the ridge as you cross to the other side. After stopping in Banaue the bus continues onwards Tabuk which is a long haul. If you intend on going straight to Tabuk there is another bus that goes directly there via Tinglayan. That road offers spectacular views as it follows the Chico river. There is a lot of activity in Banaue because there is too much stuff packed into too small a space on the side of the mountain there. Tricycles and jeepneys all congregate there in the town square but the big buses have to stay out of the square because there is not enough room for them to maneuver. Philippines 2007   www.dutchpickle.com

 

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