First flight lands in Calayan Island, locals’ decades-long dream fulfilled

Outside my window, the morning skies were a muted gray, and I could see dark clouds in the horizon, but our 30-seater Dornier aircraft flew smoothly through the somewhat gloomy weather, thanks to our seasoned captain. Soon, the view gave way to Calayan’s famed Sibang Cove and lush green cliffs. It was my first time…