Bucari, Leon – My first taste of Linagpang | April 2008
Posted on 11. Apr, 2008 by chymera00 in My Travels
Bucari, located in the mountains of Leon, is a summer paradise 3 hours away from Iloilo City. Bucari greatly resembles destinations in Northern Philippines like Baguio and Banaue because of its cool climate and highland attractions such as springs, waterfalls, pine trees, rice terraces, wild flowers, high-value crops, and a breathtaking view of the verdant mountains.
Mt. Agua Colognia and the rice terraces seen in Bucari, Leon
Our first destination was Sitio Camandag to swim in the springs and watch the waterfalls. We left at around 3pm for Sitio Tabionan because we were supposed to spent the night in the campsite there. Going to Sitio Tabionan is a grueling 5km trek upland along a muddy road. When we arrived at Tabionan, it was already dark … too dark to be setting up tents in the campsite. Instead, we stayed in a nearby house and set-up our tents there instead.
Natural pools in Sitio Camandag
Imoy Falls
Rough road to Sitio Tabionan
Great view of the Bucari Landscape
Dusk at Tabionan
There were locals there who assisted us during our stay and cooked our food for us. Earlier in the town proper, I had already mentioned that I was curious about this delicacy they call “Linagpang.” I had heard of it during the Jessica Soho episide when they featured Bucari on National TV. I was head over heels when I found out that they were cooking Linagpang for us for dinner. I especially like that they pour fresh chickens blood in the soup to add a special taste, when its served you can eat the blood because it has already coagulated into one jello-looking mass. Leon’s Linagpang is delicious, a must taste when in Leon.
Grilled Native Chicken
Yummy Linagpang!
The next day, we set out to be among the pinetrees. There, we lounged around the picnic tables and made a shooting for the second installment of Connor Cunnings. Meanwhile, I had the chance to take self-portraits in between shootings.
Ferns and Pinetrees
Dozing off at the picnic tables in Tabionan
Picnic Tables
Cabbage Patches
I always ride on the roof of the jeep because it offers a great view of Bucari
Road-building equiptment neglected and overrun by grass
We had lunch at my friend’s house in Leon Town Proper, where another serving of Linagpang was prepared for us. Talk about Linagpang overload! I was already in a hurry to catch my ferry boat ride bound for Bacolod, Negros Occidental waiting for me at the riverwharf in Iloilo City.
Self-portraits in the Pines:
Urban in the Jungle
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I have my eyes on you
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Thinking of You
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Forest fashion
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A Verdant Death
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About Me
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chymera00
Sep 25th, 2008
I think hindi gd ma deny nga may NPA sa dira nga parts pero indi man as violent and aggressive as their other counter parts. Its a beautiful place pero but na affect gd siya sang typhoon frank and na tabunan sang lutak pa so maybe after several months pa before ma kad2 didto unless you want to see how the typhoon has affected the place and would possibly also want to know how to help out.
Namit gd man linagpang galing wala pa ko ka tilaw sang isda … manok lng
Dave Cua
May 1st, 2009
Hi. I would want to know if you ever asked for Linagpang’s history.
tita belle
Jul 2nd, 2009
hi,
waay pa guid may nagapuyo didto? kay nga-a wala ka guid pictures sang mga balay didto sa sulod guid bala.
may tag-iya na sang mga duta didto?
dugay pa ko kapauli, late next year pa. basi makapamasyar man didto. nami guid.