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| Our second morning and it's a goodbye. |
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| After Blue Lagoon's saltwater, here's Kabigan Falls with its fresh and cold water. :) |
Still in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte... here's Blue Lagoon.
Another paradise up North! <3
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| Look at that aqua-blue water, in just one glance you'd be enamored with its beauty. It deserves to be called "Blue Lagoon," it has all the rights. :)) |
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| We actually passed here on our way to Paraiso ni Anton but it was only on our way back when we went down the van to take some pictures. |
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| On the way to that day's first spot; Paraiso Ni Anton |
A Saud Beach Morning to ya'll.
Saud beach is in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a northwest town of Luzon.
On our 2nd day in Ilocos!
Spent the night at a "homestay" in Saud Beach.
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| This what the morning looks like. It's the place where the sky and sea seem to meet. Ang baba ng ulap! The possible reason why the pictures taken here at this hour wasn't clear, because we were also covered in fog/clouds. |
Save the best for last!
Subjectively, this is the best spot for that day. You know why? It's the place in Ilocos that I've been wanting to see.
"Gaano kaya kalaki 'yun sa totoong buhay?"
"Gusto ko rin maramdaman kung gaano kalakas 'yung hangin dun."
"Gusto ko rin maramdaman kung gaano kalakas 'yung hangin dun."
Huhuhu. Bangui Windmills/ Bangui Wind Farm, I love you!! HAHAHAHA.
I don't know if it's fail or not, but we arrived there several minutes before sunset so the pictures we have in there weren't the best. Lol, whatever.
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| Where I shot this picture was only from the viewing deck. We didn't go any farther than there. Maybe if I'd be able to return someday, I'll make sure I'd be able to walk near that rock formation and of course, for some photo ops. I heard it's more beautiful upclose :)) |
A.K.A Burgos Lighthouse
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| Malacanang of the North or Malacanang Ti Amianan in Ilocano used to be the official residence of the Marcos Family in Ilocos Norte. |
San Agustin Church of Paoay a.k.a Paoay Church.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
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I've always known Calle Crisologo (well-known heritage street, fyi) but it is only then when I learned who the Crisologos' are in the history of Vigan.
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Also known as Fortress of Vigan, is where Gov. Chavit Singson's house is located and it is also a home to a lot of animal species. Okay, it's an interactive mini-zoo which doesn't require the visitors to pay any entrance fees yet the animals and the place itself are well taken care of.
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| Lots of people and fieltrippers sure visit the place. |
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| The breakfast that marked our first day! Bumaba ako sa van: "Ako lang ba? O malamig talaga?" - may kasamang nginig sa sobrang lamig habang naka-jacket na. "hehehe." - Kuya Guard. Narinig niya pala ko. |
We were in Ilocos last February 9-11, 2013. My long awaited trip! :)) Not that it was set for like two years before, just that I've been wanting to visit Ilocos for so long. And hihihihi another item on my Not-So-Possible-Christmas-Wishlist has been crossed out! I guess my wishes aren't impossible afterall. Let's see how many more would I be able to accomplish/have before '13 ends.
Can you feel the excitement? I DO! :D
Can you feel the excitement? I DO! :D
Because this tour was somewhat a "dream come true," it deserves to be itemized. A series long posts.
Thank You for the experience. Thank You for the good weather. I may be two shades darker, but I regret nothing!
Thank You for the experience. Thank You for the good weather. I may be two shades darker, but I regret nothing!
Here I'd be posting our itinerary with links to some pictures taken from each site. But take note that none of the pictures was able to capture the real beauty of Ilocos. If it was because of my camera, hehehe. Everything was better than what I had imagined and had seen in photos.
Day 1:
First day was so packed. 11 sites in one day, baby!!
Day 2:
Papa Nard's (breakfast)
Papa Nard's (breakfast)
Empanada (dinner)
Day 3:
Day 3:
Hoooooooome!
NLEX Balintawak exit by around 10 PM
Sagada and Mt. Pulag and other places I've been wanting to see at the back of my mind, wait for me!! Hahahahaha. I will visit you all someday! Too much wanderlusting, too little money to spend on them. So help me, God:))
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