by Location In general, things are sorted with the newest items near the tops of albums and galleries. Photography by Jonathan Ley » Asia » The Philippines » Hapao to Banaue AlvernaI'm not sure how many seasons she's seen in the rice fields of Hapao.Banaue TerracesA swath of rice terraces in the bottom of the valley near Banaue.Banue TerracesThe terraces above the town of Banaue are a little higher in elevation than others in the area. As a result, they're planted and harvested a little later. They also tend to be mud-walled, instead of stone-walled.Blue-headed FantailI was lucky to catch a glimpse of this bird. A local person told me this particular bird was a bit of an omen... whether good or bad, he couldn't say.Fresh TerracesA group of freshly-planted rice terraces in the Banaue area.Hapao Valley ViewMost of the organic material from in and around the terraces is mulched back into the mud, but some is burned as can be seen in the distance here.Hapao ValleyA view over the Hapao Valley. This area is about 20km west of Banaue.LizardI don't know what type of lizard this is, but it seems pretty expressive!Morning at the Native VillageThis is the view from the Native Village Inn, about 7km west of Banaue. The steep road below eventually winds to the Hapao Valley in 15km or so.MothA whole other world comes alive at night in these areas. This moth was hanging out under the eaves of a small shed - motionless for hours.Path Through the TerracesSteep paths like this one head up through the terraces in the Hapao regionRed RiceA slightly different variety grown with the other rice in the Hapao valley.Rice HarvestAfter the rice stalks are cut one-by-one, they're bundled together, and then dried.TrikesThe most ubiquitos and practical transportation in the area. If you try hard, you can fit up to 7 people on a trike - 3 in the sidecar, 1 on the roof, 2 behind the driver... plus the driver for 1 more.Typical Banaue SceneAlong the main road in Banaue... At times it's either quiet or chaotic.
