Sagada Rediscovered

September 27-29, 2008

Number of Slots: 12

Re-experience Sagada like never before.  Famous for its “hanging coffins” , burial caves, waterfalls and rice terraces, Sagada sits at a high kilometer and a half above sea level in central Cordillera surrounded by the Cordillera Ranges and the Ilocos Range.

A famous destination for backpackers, artists, and hippies since the 70s, now Sagada has grown to become a common favorite for many local tourists. Now solidly Anglican thanks to the Missionaries of the 60s, it is no wonder that the Igorots here are keen to communicate better in English to any visitor rather than in Filipino. Although fairly developed with its numerous Inns and internet cafés and growing population of foreigners, the town retains its peaceful culture which incidentally, over the years, has embraced and integrated tourism into the everyday life.

A backpackers paradise for many yet unmistakeably authentic in its own right, Sagada never tires to awe its visitors with its wonderful blend of natural wonders and western traits.

Join Cordillera Expeditions this September 26-29, 2008 as we rediscover this peaceful town. Experience the lively Saturday market, followed by quiet walks through pine-covered trails that open up to magnificent lookouts. Sleep under the stars next to the calm lapping of the lake, and visit the waterfalls and swim in the refreshing basins. Enter the caves and discover the hidden pools…and just live.

To sign up for the Sagada Rediscovered send us an email with the completed participant form at: cordiexpeditions@gmail.com

We require 50% of the fee to reserve your slot on the expedition.
Payment options through: BPI and BDO

Fee: PhP10000***
***Invite 2 of your friends to join our trips and get 20% off the fee!
***Repeat participants of Cordillera Expeditions get 10% off!

Inclusive of:
Travel to and from Manila
Travel within Ifugao
Food and Snacks for 3 Days
Lodging for 2 nights
Guides
Travel Insurance

***Carbon Neutral Trip: We at Cordillera Expeditions recognize our responsibility to the planet and would like to make our trips as Carbon Neutral as possible. Your fee also includes the planting of tree seedlings to offset the amount of CO2 that will be produced during the Expedition.

Interested Parties send us an email at: cordiexpeditions@gmail.com

Digital Photography for Point-and-Shoot Camera Users
September 20 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

This workshop is designed for hobbyists, family photographers, and anyone who would like to learn the basics of digital photography.  Topics for discussion include:

- Brief background on photography
- Understanding how a compact or point-and-shoot camera works
- How to use white balance and other features to maximize the camera
- Proper handling and storage of a camera
- How to compose photographs for visual impact
- Knowing the different design elements
- How to keep photographs for posterity sake

To further develop the participants’ knowledge, this workshop will entail actual photo shoot and critiquing.

Requirement
Any digital camera

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City
(across The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
Dennis  Balangue has been a semi-professional photographer for the past five years. He has photographed numerous celebrities and some of Europe’s well-celebrated scenes. He is also servicing some of Studio 23’s photography needs. He has mounted an exhibit with fellow-photographer Joel Bondoc at The Alcove photo gallery.

Workshop fee
Php 2,500.00 inclusive of handouts, meals, and certificate.

Due to the limited number of slots, interested participants are requested to register on or before September 13by placing a partial payment of at least Php500.00 (non-refundable). A 10% discount will be extended to those who will settle the payment in full on or before the deadline.

For more details, please call 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-5594417, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.