Catanduanes, Is and Isn't

I was thinking what should I write for my next blog this morning. I really can't decide what to write. So to be able to make something out of nothing, I went to facebook and search for Catanduanes, Islang Kayganda. This is my source of the pictures which I put here. As I was browsing the result of the search I saw a link which featured Catanduanes. The title was Catanduanes: Beyond the howling wind. I got intrigue of the title so I visited the link and read the article. Before I started reading, my eyes were caught by the beautiful pictures taken from the province. Then I said to myself, "This is what I've been looking for." So without any hesitation I started writing this article for today. I got inspired by what I saw and I want to share it to you guys.

 

This is the beautiful Puraran Beach in Baras, Catanduanes which is also the best surfing area in the province. White sand and crystal clear, blue water is waiting for you there.

 

 The "Majestic Waves" of Puraran Beach which have been stumbled upon by the Europeans who have visited the place.This was taken at Tilod, a few coves away from the beach.

Batag Beach with its natural archway. This is a coral-strewn beach.

 

Wall climbing has been a popular activity in Twin Rocks Beach Resort in Igang, Virac, Catanduanes.

 

The Spanish-era Bato Church in Bato, Catanduanes. The oldest church in the province. You can also look at it in my other post named Bato. I put some pictures there taken from Catanduanes, Islang Kayganda. 

Some of the local handicrafts in the province.

 

The PAG-ASA weather observatory located at the top of a mountain in Bato, Catanduanes. This made the province a reference point for typhoons. I guess the name  "Land of the Howling Winds" could originated from this since the province is always hit by strong typhoons.

Source: Philippines Star

 

Photo credits: Philippine Star