Thrills and Spills in a Little Island Paradise of Catanduanes
Catanduanes State University
Virac, Catanduanes
S/Y 2013 – 2014
S
CHRISTINE ABEGAIL R. NAZARENO
BS CIVIL ENGINEERING / 2013 – 00549
PROF. JEFFERSON ARCILLA
INSTRUCTOR I
OCTOBER 04, 2013
DATE OF SUBMISSION A perfect place for love, happiness and peace of mind, where you can relax for a while, get rid of stress, smash fatigue and soothe yourself. Hmm…where can we find a place like this in our world currently rocked by 3C’s: confusion, chaos and catastrophes? Once a vast land, indulged with agricultural entities. Catanduanes is very rich and abundant, in terms of natural resources and agricultural lands. It is a luxurious and beautiful paradise yet affordable to everyone. Here, a touch of modernization blends harmoniously with nature. Catanduanes itself is a beauty. The fragrant smell of scented flowers freshen the air. Huge trees purify the atmosphere. It is where the birds soar beyond the blue sky and the animals rule down below. Those towering green mountains, rivers, falls and streams reveals its beauty as it extends to the far corners of the vast ocean. At this majestic site, everyone can take notice of the jocundity that it offers. It is where our worries and insecurities are driven off. It is such a picturesque place where one can simply enjoy life and nature at its best. When you look at the map, Catanduanes is hardly seen, but when it comes to beauty, for me, it reigns supreme. It is a little island-province consisting of eleven neighboring municipalities, namely; Virac, San Andres, Bato, San Miguel, Viga, Payo, Bagamanoc, Baras, Caramoran, Gigmoto, and Pandan. It is known as “Islang Baragyuhon pero Magayunon”. It is also considered as an “Island paradise” and the “Land of the Howling Winds”. It promotes several splendid sites that are suited for those who love nature at its best. The residents of Catanduanes are called “Catandunganons”. Catandunganons are the hidden beauty of Catanduanes, for they can
Virac, Catanduanes
S/Y 2013 – 2014
S
CHRISTINE ABEGAIL R. NAZARENO
BS CIVIL ENGINEERING / 2013 – 00549
PROF. JEFFERSON ARCILLA
INSTRUCTOR I
OCTOBER 04, 2013
DATE OF SUBMISSION A perfect place for love, happiness and peace of mind, where you can relax for a while, get rid of stress, smash fatigue and soothe yourself. Hmm…where can we find a place like this in our world currently rocked by 3C’s: confusion, chaos and catastrophes? Once a vast land, indulged with agricultural entities. Catanduanes is very rich and abundant, in terms of natural resources and agricultural lands. It is a luxurious and beautiful paradise yet affordable to everyone. Here, a touch of modernization blends harmoniously with nature. Catanduanes itself is a beauty. The fragrant smell of scented flowers freshen the air. Huge trees purify the atmosphere. It is where the birds soar beyond the blue sky and the animals rule down below. Those towering green mountains, rivers, falls and streams reveals its beauty as it extends to the far corners of the vast ocean. At this majestic site, everyone can take notice of the jocundity that it offers. It is where our worries and insecurities are driven off. It is such a picturesque place where one can simply enjoy life and nature at its best. When you look at the map, Catanduanes is hardly seen, but when it comes to beauty, for me, it reigns supreme. It is a little island-province consisting of eleven neighboring municipalities, namely; Virac, San Andres, Bato, San Miguel, Viga, Payo, Bagamanoc, Baras, Caramoran, Gigmoto, and Pandan. It is known as “Islang Baragyuhon pero Magayunon”. It is also considered as an “Island paradise” and the “Land of the Howling Winds”. It promotes several splendid sites that are suited for those who love nature at its best. The residents of Catanduanes are called “Catandunganons”. Catandunganons are the hidden beauty of Catanduanes, for they can