just got back from batanes yesterday and i'm a bit too pressed for time to really say what i experienced there. all i can say was that it was wonderful there. the place was beautiful and the people are incredibly kind.
i managed to upload pictures so if you want to check them out here's the link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crimsonstallion/sets/72057594108389013/ ps: there are 120 pictures. they are thumbnailed but it might take awhile to load.