"Abra has no beach. This river serves as a summer getaway. The sunset here is unique. It represents Abra's distinct landscape."
[BANGUED, ABRA, PHILIPPINES]▬ The great Abra River is where the sunset appeared this time. So beautiful. It is my first time to write an article about a sunset over a river. I have one article though with photos of sunset over a river but the river was not my subject in that post (hover on photos to reveal the sunset colors).
[BANGUED] ▬ THE RIVER REFLECTS THE SUNSET
As our service car passed through the kilometer-long Calaba Bridge in Bangued, the sky is inviting me to stop for a while, savor its beauty and listen to what my heart is saying.
Abra River Sunset in Calaba
The setting sun hovers over the mountain ranges while the river duplicates its beauty. Sky, mountain, river + sunset is so wonderful for me. My happiness is shallow, I know.
[BANGUED] ▬ SUNSET, MOUNTAIN, RIVER
[BANGUED] ▬ LIFE UNDER THE SUNSET
It is summer, yet the great river doesn't run out of water coming from the mountains. It was vast as the sunset - reminds me of my dreams that's so vast too. You see, sunset puts me into introspection.
[BANGUED] ▬ ONE HAPPY SWIMMER
[BANGUED] ▬ FLOATING HUTS ABOUND
Floating cottages abound. People swim in the river. Abra has no beach. This river serves as a summer getaway. The sunset here is unique. It represents Abra's distinct landscape.
Final Thoughts
In every sunset that I witness, there is peace. That's why I always post an article dedicated for the sunsets I witness in my travels. Beach sunset, mountain sunset - I have them on this blog.
I don't know, but I feel so peaceful whenever I see a sunset. I'm a person who prefers being poor yet with peace of mind than being rich with a lot of pressure and many things to think about. That's why I go for sunset. I choose peace.
I don't know, but I feel so peaceful whenever I see a sunset. I'm a person who prefers being poor yet with peace of mind than being rich with a lot of pressure and many things to think about. That's why I go for sunset. I choose peace.
Up Next
It was already dark when we reached downtown Bangued and what I witnessed was a parade of lights that defeated the darkness. Trumpets killed the silence. Sound and lights made the night so festive. ▬ to be continued...
[UP NEXT] ▬ THE NIGHT BECAME FESTIVE. IT WAS A GOOD NIGHT. WHAT IS THIS BY THE WAY?
ABRA MARCH 2015 TRAVEL SERIES
Although the stigma of Abra in the politics world is the source of its infamy, there will still be a light to enlighten the dark ages. What are these objects for? Hang on for Part 5.
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TEASER► ...as the sun sets down with the silhouette of Mt Bullagao, west of the river valley, I leave the place. I never attempted to stay there after dark. | Part 2![]()
TEASER► I thought it would be another ordinary trade fair but I was wrong. The padaya gave me many answers on my search for truth and knowledge: reasons why I love traveling. | Part 3![]()
TEASER► Who would have thought that today, their pasture became greener by keeping the inheritance manifested through their weaving skills. | Part 4 | Part 5![]()
TEASER► Although the stigma of Abra in the politics world is the source of its infamy, there will still be a light to enlighten the dark ages. | Part 6![]()
TEASER► I was surprised even more how rich the culture of Abra is. Very rich. Very unique. Their identity and culture make Abra a very interesting province to love and take care. | Part 7![]()
TEASER► I observed how they prepare this popular soup dish. They just prepare everything right before your eyes. I saw bones, mainly skulls, in a stainless basin. | Part 8![]()
TEASER► No million-dollar dance show can ever fathom the depth of the meaning of the dances their ancestors wanted them to execute. | Part 9![]()
TEASER► They have proven that the province of Abra is a sterling destination for mountain culture lovers.
[BANGUED] ▬ My First Midnight in the Hill of Cassamata via Oval Era
_________________TEASER► ...as the sun sets down with the silhouette of Mt Bullagao, west of the river valley, I leave the place. I never attempted to stay there after dark. | Part 2
[BANGUED] ▬ Padaya Trade Fair: Abra Local Industries' Heart & Soul
_________________TEASER► I thought it would be another ordinary trade fair but I was wrong. The padaya gave me many answers on my search for truth and knowledge: reasons why I love traveling. | Part 3
[LA PAZ] ▬ A Village of Abel (Loom) Weavers in Abra Called Bulbulala
_________________TEASER► Who would have thought that today, their pasture became greener by keeping the inheritance manifested through their weaving skills. | Part 4 | Part 5
[BANGUED] ▬ Silnag: Night Parade of Floats, Lighted with Love and Pride
_________________TEASER► Although the stigma of Abra in the politics world is the source of its infamy, there will still be a light to enlighten the dark ages. | Part 6
[BANGUED] ▬ A Night of Traditional Dances and Cultural Rites
_________________TEASER► I was surprised even more how rich the culture of Abra is. Very rich. Very unique. Their identity and culture make Abra a very interesting province to love and take care. | Part 7
[BANGUED] ▬ Brgy Patucannay: of Waking Up Early and a Soup Dish
_________________TEASER► I observed how they prepare this popular soup dish. They just prepare everything right before your eyes. I saw bones, mainly skulls, in a stainless basin. | Part 8
[BANGUED] ▬ Kawayan Festival: The Biggest Cultural Show in Abra
_________________TEASER► No million-dollar dance show can ever fathom the depth of the meaning of the dances their ancestors wanted them to execute. | Part 9
[BANGUED] ▬ Bamboo Float Parade and the Cool Mountain Tribes
_________________TEASER► They have proven that the province of Abra is a sterling destination for mountain culture lovers.
► FOOTNOTES, DISLAIMERS, ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ETC
[1] Big thanks to Abra Vice Governor, Hon Chari Bersamin, for inviting us to witness the Kawayan Festival 2015. With me is Estan Cabigas of langyaw.com.
[2] The map I used below is courtesy of Eugene Villar on Wikipedia.
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[2] The map I used below is courtesy of Eugene Villar on Wikipedia.
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