PHILIPPINES HUNTER VILLAGE LIFE - Surprised By Remote Mindanao Community 4 Hours To Nearest Road

SITIO TAHIKONG in T'Boli is an unknown place. It is very remote, and many of the people there still hunt their meat. Getting there involves a 3-4 hour trek from Sitio Kule, which is already almost 2 hours from Poblacion on a mostly rough road.

What I found was an incredibly hospitable community, who overcame their initial shyness (as did I) to accommodate and show their fantastic culture to an unusual visitor.

I overcame my shock and surprise, eventually, and really did appreciate this unique community, their lives, and the challenges that they face. By the end of the day, I felt at peace in a place that was not only in a beautiful setting, but also full of fantastic people.

This is a place that I had to visit with an open mind, and with my local friends who helped bridge the huge gap between our cultures.

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