After almost 20 hours of nonstop travel on land and sea from Samar all the way down to Masbate, teams disembarked from the Montenegro Lines ferry in Masbate City, still weary from running the length of San Juanico bridge in their previous leg, but nevertheless ready to face their next challenge in the Ready-Set-RORO! DBP Interisland Race.
Team Agila leading the Race
Teams were brought to the Rodeo Filipinas paddock, where Masbate’s rodeo festivities are held. Cattle-raising is a centuries-old tradition in Masbate, going as far back as the Manila-Acapulco trade when cattle and horses were brought in from Acapulco, Mexico. Vast pastures were opened, starting with few pure-blooded Spanish rancheros, until the cattle grew in number and the cattle industry thrived.
Local rodeo riders demonstrated techniques in lasso-throwing and whip-lashing, while the teams watched and practiced with apprehension, knowing these activities would be part of their next challenge. After
several minutes of practice, team representatives were released one at a time around the paddock. (more…)
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