A good rain knows when to come.

© Nick Tan

I have recently developed a liking for paths, both taken and about to take.

Sagada. / © Nick Tan

The coffins are found only at the cave’s entrance, never inside where it’s dark. Our guide told us that spirits of the deceased still want to distinguish night from day.

A few coffins also have engravings. One particular coffin has geckos chiseled on it; geckos are known to regenerate their limbs when cut, so I assume that this person’s spirit would want to linger on for a little while.

Lumiang Burial Cave, Sagada. / © Nick Tan

When in Sagada, eat well.

Lemon Pie House, Sagada. / © Nick Tan

Manang whipped up a filling breakfast for us; there’s no other way of thanking her but to finish our food.

Longid Centrum, Sagada. / © Nick Tan