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Pallas Road is a road in Vintar that goes along the crest
of the Pallas Ridge and it's a beautiful road in the daytime giving out
staggering views of the Pallas valley on one side
and the Bislak River and the Poblacion on the other. At night, thanks to
the town's electrification, it is even better. On a bright day, Pallas Road offers a 180 degree view of the town,
with views as far south as Parot and west to the China Sea.
Beginning at the Bucana Road, this winding road glides lazily along the
Pallas Ridge that separates Pallas Valley from the Poblacion.
Its vistas offer breathtaking views of the town, the Pallas Valley and the
China Sea beginning in Baccarra. In most developed countries, Pallas Road
would be a curve lover's urban dream. As of now, it is just a dirt road to get to
Pallas Valley with nothing much to show except the panoramic vistas that you
encounter on most high grounds. But, what is most intriguing is the
fact that this road, leading to one of Vintar's spectacular valleys,
is known little of its existence. why, even the Spaniards completely missed its
whereabouts, and ultimately left Pallas Valley unexplored. I call Pallas Road my inspirational road. When life's burden weighs heavily
on your shoulder, when your spirit is down, and when darkness is closing in,
driving up the Pallas Road with an open Jeep and negotiating the curves with
depth precision, renews hope and rejuvenates the soul. As you stand at one
of the view points and look out over the River Valley, a million dreams
percolate in the air. On Pallas Road, you stand at the pinnacle, and
suddenly anything is possible. Awesome, Dude! "WEST OF BUCANA ROAD" Going East towards Bucana, before turning right to Pallas Road. These are the rice fields west of the road, and the peak in between the two poles is "Amianan ti Karayan".
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"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" This is the view from the top of the road. From the observation post, looking further north are the peaks of Canaam. On the other side of the pointed peak, is Gubang. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" The nearby hills is the community of Ester with a population of approximately 1200. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" This is still looking towards the North, with the nearby hills just below the observation post. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" Looking farther East are the communities of Bulbulala, Namoroc and Mabanbanag with a combine population of over 2400. The other side of the mountain range on the background is Piddig. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" Just below the observation post, you see the trail that leads to Ester. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" This is now looking at the western side of the road. The sun has almost dissapeared from the horizon, but you can still see the silhoutte of the Bislak River and the Town proper where scattered smokes partially covers the skies. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" This is looking down at Parparoroc. The foreground is the Alviar compound. From this vantage point, you can see all the way west to Bacarra and beyond to the China Sea. The right most photo shows the China Sea at the horizon, which gives the illusion that the land is below sea level. Click on Image for larger View.
ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" This is my favorite spot, just on top of the Alviar compound, admiring the sunset. In fact, if you click the middle photo, you'll see the Alviar house set among the mangoe trees. Who said, you can't see the sunset in Vintar? Come up here on any end of the day, and you will be treated with a spectacular sight. Awesome, Dude! Click on Image for larger View.
ON TOP OF PALLAS ROAD" This is a part of the dirt road as we cruised down to Parparoroc. Click on Image for larger View.
"ON TOP OF THE ROAD" Another view of the river, just behind the Alviar compound and Parparoroc banana fields. The right most photo is "Amianan ti Karayan", like the first photo on top of this presentation. Click on Image for larger View.
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