Truly breathtaking and magical vistas enfold before my eyes in Northern Philippines.
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Undulating rice terraces have been cultivated for centuries, captivating lucky viewers. |
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Around any bend may bring a surprise appearance. |
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I never tire of rice blowing in the wind against a blue sky. |
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Gathered rice bundles are works of artistic beauty.
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Even in the rainy season, blue skies appear. |
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The hanging coffins near Sagada town are enthralling.
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In Kalinga province, early morning fog enshrouds the distant mountains. |
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A calm besets isolated villages in Kalinga Province. |
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A six-hour boat ride brings one to the remote and untouristed island of Calayan,
where electric power functions only half the day. |
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Catamaran boats make the journey to the mainland and back. |
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They set off at daybreak, barring any typhoon conditions. |
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Vigan, is an old Spanish colonial town, with empanadas a mainstay. |
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And the cobblestone streets a charming setting for a pre-wedding stroll. |
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