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| Going up some stairs |
After walking a few minutes, we came across their cementery.
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| Notice: This Area is Restricted for graves |
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| Sssshhh.... |
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| .......... good thing it was early afternoon |
James told us that during the All souls day, instead of putting candles in front of every grave, they make a bonfire from special wood that grows around Sagada. James also told us that the wood emits a kind scent unlike any other normal burning wood.
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| The Hanging Coffins |
We finally reached the valley after a few minutes of long walk. We even came across some of the tourist on our way there. James demonstrated to us why it was called the Echo Valley. By it's name, it practically explains everything.
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| Kimi is thinking what to shout out |
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| James shouting on the edge |
James told us that during their burial ritual where they hang the coffins on the side of the mountain, no women is allowed during the procession. Only men can join the entire ritual and the women is left to watch on the top side of the mountain. Where we were standing. We asked James why it was like that, he told us that it has been practice long ago.
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| Wild Strawberry |
As we walked back to the center of the town, James noticed a wild strawberry hanging on the bush.
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