Sanga-sanga tranquil morning
It was already late in the afternoon when we started our way back from Balobok Cave. Our 4×4 vehicle roared through the uneven terrain of Barangay Lakit-lakit. On our right the sun was also racing down far by the sea horizon. We passed by a nice stretch of beach they called Pasiagan. This is where Christian Bautista shot the music video of “Tawi-tawi Beach”. When we reached Sanga-sanga, we stopped by a small quaint village by the sea.
A village welcome arc in Sanga-sanga
Even with our running feet, the light quickly faded once we got on the village. It was an interesting place that we decided to go back early the next morning. We rode on a tryke convoyed by a motorbike where Kit and Sheva was riding. It was still dark when we got back on the bridge of Sanga-Sanga. I even crossed path with a small snake slithering across the concrete bridge towards the other side.
Morning misty blues
A deep blue veil covered the scenery with the placid river reflecting its intensity. Bud Bongao was a distinct outline on my right and I see a layers of mist slightly covering the stilt houses on my far left. I waited there for a while until warm light started seeping through the horizon then moved to another place where Lagalog was taking photos on a foot bridge.
Treacherous and narrow foot bridge
Moving in closer, the foot bridge looked treacherous. It was narrow and the planks would seem to fall off. While the water below isn’t too deep, I’m still afraid for my gears. Still I traversed through the narrow pathway and found it ending on a run down stilt house.
Early morning fishing
From there as the warm glow of the morning light started painting the scenery. The village seems to be waking up. Some fishermen tending their nets and navigating through the waters. The fog I saw earlier has lifted. The strong light from the horizon illuminated the numerous stilt houses lined up at the edges of the river leading to the sea.
Docked ship and stilt houses by the road
Bajaus have now settled on this area. Before when most of the seafaring Bajaus are nomadic, Sanga-saga is a popular are where their Lepa or house boat docks. Now, Lepa’s can no longer be found here since some of them decided to settle here for good. As the sun was high enough and we finished our photo shoot of the pace we moved inside the stilt village to see what’s there.
I love seaside villages, not that I have seen a lot of them, but you know. The last picture can be anywhere, not just PI. In fact it doesn’t seem like PI to me. The lighting was fantastic.
oh, that rickety bridge again
i can distinctly remember spending the late hours of the afternoon trying to catch whatever wisp of sunset we can, and the very early hours of the morning trying to get a nice vantage point for the sunrise. and the wulf eating while waiting for the sun to fully rise above the waterline 
Ferdz, these are simply breath-taking!
I don’t think I can cross that bridge…it’s too narrow and no rails.
Thanks for sharing
i love your photos! ganda… and as usual, inggit na naman ako. thanks for the tip about the sigma 10-20. i’m also considering the tamron 11-17. SIGH… parang ang dami kong pera! grrr…
beautiful beautiful pictures! i love it
It’s been a while that I haven’t visited your site…things had changed greatly in here…still the quality if your photos are the best….I really love to be here again…
Thanks Photo Cache! Sunrise and sunsets really offers great lighting anywhere.
Hahaha! Nakakagutom din maghintay dun sa bridge ha Og. Wala pa tayong breakfast nun.
Thanks Shoshona! It took me quite a lot just to get through. I think I was holding my breath there. hehe.
Thanks for dropping by leonard.
Thanks Barok. No doubt makakapunta rin kayo dyan. Hehe. Bastos ng photography ano
Thanks for the visit Arpee
Yep, it’s been a while Eric. Glad to see you back here.
hi ferdz! lagi naman ako naliligaw sa site mo syempre pa fave blogger kita
i always love sunset and sunrise! galing-galing mo talaga ferdz! ingats lagi sa mga biyahe and thanks for sharing these nice places. god speed!
Beautiful images with a golden light in it !
Wow! ang ganda ng mga shots ferdz. I like the 1st & 6th photos… nostalgic ang dating
the light in the last photo is amazing bai!
Hi…
I’m planning to go to Tawi-tawi to visit my BF whose working there on an airport project this coming June 2009 and I want to surprise him. Their location is in Sanga-sanga Runway….Can anyone recommend a cheap but comfy place to stay? Pls email me at ecd_oshc_cebu@yahoo.com
Thanks a lot!