South Batan: Imnajbu

Imnajbu

is one of the four barangays that comprised the municipality of Uyugan. 

It's a rugged country,

that means a settlement to the lowland or downhill in Ivatan dialect. 

It's history can be taken back during the Spanish colonization. 

This place was also tagged as the birthplace of Christianity in Batanes 

as manifested by the mighty cross in front of the church. 

As per the church records, 

it is in Imnajbu where the first mass was celebrated and the first baptism took place. 

It was Fr. Mateo Gonzales who initiated the rights. 

The structure below is known to be the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel. 

It was named after the first canonized Filipino Saint San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila 

and he is their patron saint as well. 

Looking back to the seawaters, 

you'll recognize another alley. 

I bet there's one in every seashore of Batanes. 

I have mentioned it before that 

the "alley" helps the boats dock without having a real port. 

So old school but cool! 

And from where we were standing at this time, 

you can identify the Alaapad Rock Formation, 

which is our next destination. 

But we didn't just admire the scenery, 

we took zillions of snapshots. 

I know it is too much but I tell you, 

once you're there, you'll do the same. 

A while later, we headed to the Imnajbu Point.

The place is also known as Alapad Pass or the Dead Man's Curve. 

I think it was termed as Alapad Pass because

this is the area where a low-lying hill was cut midway so 

vehicles could pass through it. 

I guess, on the other hand, this was termed as the Dead Man's Curve 

because of its steep bend. 

So to avoid it, 

don't forget to slow down and blow your horn!! :D 

When we reached the area, 

aside from the lush green hills, 

we also took note of the carabaos' taking their siesta. 

And looking beyond, the terrain was seriously perfect...

The man on the right side, who was busy on his phone, added a significant tale to the shot. 

No wonder, 

this was the best location for the film "Hihintayin Kita sa Langit" 

starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta.
And the silver screen popularized the "I-Dawn Zuleuta Mo Ako" moments. 

the man in red got wet by the splashing waves, too bad that I clicked my cam a little late. :D

Migratory birds accompanied us to visit the place. #charot 

Without inhibitions, they fly and play as they please. 

While standing at the edge of the hill, 

we turned our back and

just near the Alapad Rock formation,

is the old US Coast Guard LORAN (Long Range Aid to Navigation) station. 

It was used as a listening post during the Cold War and

was considered as an ideal spot for beach bumming.

Moreover, the Americans would usually treat the locals with free movies or occasional treats 

brought by their seaplane. 

Just a meager taste of America. 

That's why they call it their "Little America." 

After a few years, 

this station was abandoned.

But as of the moment, 

this is being reconstructed and later will serve as a museum.
I hope they'll finish soon.
I'm curious about its interiors.

Moving on, time to check out Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Chapel !!!