The sun was down when we arrived in Adams. It was quite odd finding these mini betting stations beside the little Catholic chapel during Lent… a little too early for the Adams fiesta.
Brandon and Eugene balled with the local boys before we strolled back to the homestay, where a signature exotic Adams dinner was waiting.
We listened to Eheads and Rivermaya songs performed live by the nephews of our host. Pretty nostalgic and cool. Manang Annavic was asking them to settle down, but we assured her we were enjoying the scene.
We were greeted with hot native Adams cocoa in the morning. Sweetened with muscovado, the thick cocoa drink was a good energizer.
The Bulo River was shallower than usual, but was inviting as ever.
We visited Sinidangan and there are already more houses than before. I was impressed that waste segregation is being practiced in the sitio.
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Caught hikers and bikers from Manila and Laoag. Jonel, our friend, trekked to Anuplig Falls with his love.
A hearty lunch of fried frogs, coco creamed jackfruit, crawfish boiled in Sprite, exotic red ants (buos), banana heart dinakdakan, kiwet, palileng, sauteed watercress, bilagot and mountain rice.
Bucarot broom, a gift from generous homestay owner Manang Annavic Medrano.
With warm hearts, we left Adams before sunset. It’s home away from home.
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