Lake Tabeo (or Tabio) is situated 2,284 meters above sea level in Kabayan, Benguet. The place is so cold (0 deg C in Feb-Mar) that the locals can only plant potatoes and carrots. Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, etc. gets frosted at times and are spoiled easily.
I drove up Baguio City via Marcos Highway, proceeded to Ambuklao via the Aritao-Benguet Road and took a left at the Gurel-Kabayan-Buguias-Abatan Road. I have taken this road many times and have traversed it on bikes when it was all dirt/mud all the way. It is now paved up to the ascent to the Mt. Pulag Ranger's Station. Landslides still occur, however DPWH heavy equipment and personnel are always on the standby. Locals tell me that they expect the whole route to be cemented by next year, thanks to the efforts of their Congressman.
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The ascent to Lake Tabeo has paved sections but still mostly rough and dirt roads. It is single lane all the way, with a few shoulders where vehicles can move to to let others (going up) pass. An unspoken custom in the Cordilleras is to beep your horn after passing to say thank you, where "welcome" is also a short beep.
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I was awed with the Lake, although very small, it had the ambiance of nothing else I have felt anywhere in the country. The locals were very friendly, and conversed with me while I put up camp.
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Shortly before night fall, clouds descended and the winds started to blow wildly in all directions. I had to put down the canvass and decided to sleep inside the truck. The stormed stayed until the morning, beating down on all sides of my truck, one of the scariest (but fun) experiences in my life. The next morning I headed down, finding the trail to be slippery, with fog adding to the fun. There were ridges where I had to pass, wide enough to fit one vehicle, with winds blowing and trying to push the truck sideways. Fun!
ANg Ganda ng Pilipinas, Go Out and Explore!
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I drove up Baguio City via Marcos Highway, proceeded to Ambuklao via the Aritao-Benguet Road and took a left at the Gurel-Kabayan-Buguias-Abatan Road. I have taken this road many times and have traversed it on bikes when it was all dirt/mud all the way. It is now paved up to the ascent to the Mt. Pulag Ranger's Station. Landslides still occur, however DPWH heavy equipment and personnel are always on the standby. Locals tell me that they expect the whole route to be cemented by next year, thanks to the efforts of their Congressman.
995920_10201628476778662_1275046499_n.jpg
The ascent to Lake Tabeo has paved sections but still mostly rough and dirt roads. It is single lane all the way, with a few shoulders where vehicles can move to to let others (going up) pass. An unspoken custom in the Cordilleras is to beep your horn after passing to say thank you, where "welcome" is also a short beep.
1044789_10201628477218673_506792210_n.jpg
941451_10201628481858789_1931280799_n.jpg
1013897_10201628477898690_2061463033_n.jpg
I was awed with the Lake, although very small, it had the ambiance of nothing else I have felt anywhere in the country. The locals were very friendly, and conversed with me while I put up camp.
1044544_10201628479818738_1235145574_n.jpg
Shortly before night fall, clouds descended and the winds started to blow wildly in all directions. I had to put down the canvass and decided to sleep inside the truck. The stormed stayed until the morning, beating down on all sides of my truck, one of the scariest (but fun) experiences in my life. The next morning I headed down, finding the trail to be slippery, with fog adding to the fun. There were ridges where I had to pass, wide enough to fit one vehicle, with winds blowing and trying to push the truck sideways. Fun!
ANg Ganda ng Pilipinas, Go Out and Explore!
1005922_10201628482938816_1901466248_n.jpg
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