Walking around Greenbelt 5, where another branch of Gelatissimo is at, we couldn't fight the urge to step inside and eat. Though in the back of my head, I was actually hoping that the names are still Valentine's-ish just like in their Trinoma branch. I wanted to try "Far Too Confused" but they didn't have it anymore/then.
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.
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 :))
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.
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.
Lots of people and fieltrippers sure visit the place.
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
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!
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!!
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:))
Last December, we attended this Christmas Party where Caffe Bene gift certificates were at stake in one of their raffles.
I was like, "Ano raw? Where's that?"
"That's a coffeeshop somewhere in Libis."
"Ow, okay."
Have I known back then that I would come to like the place and the offerings and it isn't far from where I live, I should have wished to win the GCs!
Anyway, so, did you watch the Kdrama "Secret Garden?" Remember that cafe foam kiss of Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won? Hihi. This was where that magic happened... of course, that was filmed at their branch in S.Korea.<3
Huge staircase. I liked the wooden interior. The place is so so so elegant yet homey.
Because the previous cafe visit was Green Tea Frap fail, had to satisfy the craving.
Green Tea Frappe - P 165.00
So okay, the next two pictures would include that bread which would lure me back. :)
Chocolate Banana Bread (?) P 155.00
This is huge in real life, bigger than what I had expected.
I have no idea about the place and its interior prior to going there so it was a sweet surprise. That given, I also won't spoil how the whole cafe looks like but I'll be putting here some photos of the decorations and legal vandals that caught my attention.
P 155.00
The reason why someone told me to go there was to try their "green tea frappuccino" but unluckily, it was out of stock. Our choco chip drinks were delicious too. It was just that when you're looking forward to eat/drink something and didn't get the chance to do so, there's a slight feeling of disappointment, I craved for my green tea frappe. But yea, a second time at Noriter wouldn't hurt. Next time, green tea frap, next time.
Look for these vandals and designs when you go there, will you? :)
So it was a Korean Cafe? That detail wasn't given to me beforehand.
If you read this using the my old school's calligraphy, this would have read "Little Fhings"
Not a small person friendly place. Hahaha. The mirror was kinda high I had to tiptoe.
놀다 reads nol(r)-da which means to play
놀이터 reads nor-i-teo which means playground
If only I had an artistic side of me, I would have also left my piece of art there.
