Yes and no.
Sagada is indeed a great retreat for those seeking tranquility and an escape from the urban life. You can relax under the tall pine trees, beside the bushes filled with flowers, on the fresh and damp grass or on top of one of the rice terraces and wonder at the beauty of the mountains that surround you.
But Sagada is not completely a sleepy town. Try going there during one of the peak seasons when all the inns are packed with tourists local and foreigners alike. When hundreds of people converge in a small and quiet town, the peace is easily disturbed. But it’s the kind that is very much welcomed by the Sagada people.
This sleepy town quickly turns into a place where friendships are formed between two complete strangers. This is the place where they share a bottle of wine to warm themselves, the place where they reach out their hand to help someone climbing out of the caves and the place where you give your last drop of water to a sweat-drenched companion.
Sagada is alive and loud. Not with city noises but with laughter and nature sounds.
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I should be there when there’s a lot of people. Although for sure hindi ko ma-eenjoy ang caving activities, pero iba pa rin ang ‘feel’ na maraming turista tulad ko sa Sagada.
True. I prefer Sagada when there’s less people. Lalo na pag caving. Pag madami kasing tao, masyadong maputik sa Sumaguing cave.
“Sagada is alive and loud. Not with city noises but with laughter and nature sounds.”
Agree. I saw a link to my site from one of your posts. I am updating my Sagada Links and have a note to put your blog in there. It sure is one of the better Sagada blogs available.
Cheers!
- Sagada Igorot Online
http://www.sagada-igorot.com
Hi, Sagada Igorot.
Thanks for the kind words. I greatly appreciate it.
hubby says it’s beautiful in sagada. i just hope we can go there and visit.
cheers!
Hi, Liza!
Do visit it when an opportunity arises. You won’t regret it.
Hope my wife and I can visit there soon… the place has a very good feedback.
What a great idea! Although I’ve been in Baguio for most of my life, I think Sagada is a place to spend a cool vacation! I just wonder how much everything would cost….