Our tour in the afternoon started with hiking in the rain to the echo valley where we viewed from a distance the hanging coffins of Sagada. Then we rode to the burial caves and finally, went on spelunking in Sumaging Cave. The guides strongly advised us to use our butts and tightly hold on to the rocks as we went down the slippery trail. The experience aroused mixed emotions. So many what-ifs. No one minded getting wet and dirty for safety. It was all worth it as we looked at, touched, and stepped on the chocolatey formations inside the cave. Stalagmites and stalactites.
Yes! We survived the Sumaging Cave adventure and most of all, we conquered our fears. In the end, many of us bought souvenir shirts printed with "Survivor Sagada". I'm proud to have experienced climbing, hiking, and spelunking in Sagada, Philippines.
