38 Kilometers From Home

 

 We went back to the convent of the Marian Monks in Simala, Sibonga today to accompany some aunts and uncles. When we reached Naga on our way home, we turned left and headed towards Lutopan and straight to Balamban then up the Transcentral Highway. The drive was all well until my uncle’s rear tires exploded. We had to stop in the middle of nowhere, hundreds of feet above sea level, to change the tire. While they were all too occupied, I walked around and busied myself by taking shots of the different lovely scenes.

 

Boys and their carabao hauling some kumpay

Motorbikers slowing down – the road in this part of Balamban was too muddy.

The reason was this recent mudslide.

The soil was too wet because it rained a lot this week.

Mud covering the other lane.

My uncle’s flat tire.

Bayanihan

Nearby mountain

38 KMs to Cebu – 11 KMs from Balamban

Down the drain

A truck carrying a few ballot boxes for tomorrow’s baranggay elections. These dudes are probably teachers.

Another shot of the boys and their carabao.

 

 

16 thoughts on “38 Kilometers From Home

  1. I think we need to think about serious reforestation work in the mountains of Cebu. Strong intertwined tree roots hold the soil together and help sustain stronger vegetation to prevent the mud slides and make for healthier watersheds.

    Take care and Great Job!

    Ethna Maria

  2. I never been in this side of Cebu, although I was born there but spend most of my growing years and schooling in States, I still get very homesick looking at your awesome pics. If you don’t mind I also share your blog to my closest friends here in States who also grew up here but love Cebu!!!!

  3. no place like home nuh! speaking of Lindogon Sibonga walking distance lang na sa amo-a na place, i was born in Tubod,grabe ang tawo kadaghan diha not only every 13th of the month everyday na daw say ng parents ko.

  4. before transcentral higway..we used to take the bus from cebu to tuburan going either way to lugo or go to naga via toledo.. transcentral is still dangerous to travel in the evening .we experienced dense fog on the evening..i advice not to take this road after sunset.. there are lots of vegetable vendors along the road.. they have huge chayote in this area..some of them are growing wild on peoples rooftop.. i always enjoy this part of my trip going to tuburan..or vice versa.. and ohh… try thier nilaga na kamote..or prito kamote..or banana cue. it is good…yumm..yumm…

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