The Highlights of our Ilocos Tour
This was my second time in Ilocos and I must admit, my first was much better. Me and my family are just part of the joiners and we're on a 50 seating capacity bus. We departed Manila at around 9PM so we could arrive at 6AM in Ilocos. To be honest I'm not really impressed anymore. I was just being irritated by how hot the weather is. We've visited a lot of tourist destinations and attractions but it felt like some destinations are just there for the sake of quantity. It also felt like we're always in a hurry to go to the next destination which is one of the cons if you're in a guided tour.
An afternoon at Saud Beach
Quick fact: Paoay church is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site
One of the bedrooms inside's Malacanang of the North. Where the Marcoses used to live.
The famous Bangui Windmills
Mandatory mother and daughter selfie. :3
Kabigan Falls situated at Pagudpud Ilocos Norte
Trekking to Kabigan Falls is kinda challenging. Good thing is our guide is very friendly and is making sure we are still okay. I don't want to say that the trek is okay because the beauty of the falls is worth it. Because honestly, I'm not impressed with the falls itself but still, it's a good way to see new things. And plus points na din for the cold water because it was really hot by that time.
Scramble in a very hot day.
Trying out Sand Boarding
The 4x4 trucks
We also went to Blue Lagoon which is also known as Boracay of the North. Didn't get to swim in the beach because as I've said, it was super hot and we have limited time.
Isaw by the beach anyone? :)
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Traveling for me is both fun and educational. It is more enjoyable if done as a family as you get to talk about that trip again and again for a week or more, while you eat or about to sleep. That means the kids enjoyed the trip. Would love to read more about your travel stories. And yes, i also love Ilocos' empanada.
ReplyDeleteI've never ridden on sand dunes before. I would love to try it, even with the bumps! I'm sorry you felt some parts of the tour were a waste, but you took some amazing pictures. What is the food you have on sticks at the end? It looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteSometimes going back to the same place is not as fun and memorable as the first time. Familiarity breeds contempt it seems. HAHAHA. Boracay was different for me when I was visiting and living there for example.
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That is one of the disadvantages of should I say organized travel? Time is limited, its like your going to a place to see it and have photo then thats it. Your not having an opportunity to interect with locals and more. Anyway, its still acceptable padin naman most likely if your travel with older people. Who want a more relaxing tour. Ilocos is awesome. Never been to a lot of places in ilocos norte and would consider to revisit again :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my target for next year's travel is Ilocos. Never seen sand dunes before. I would really love to try it and I cant wait. I miss eating Ice scramble and Isaw like you did :D you look so happy and enjoying the moments in your pictures. You made me crave seriously.Btw, you captured your moments very nicely
ReplyDeleteEvery experience is New. Sometimes the place is not that great in the end, but the memories were. Your photos are beautiful and I love the one with the palm trees! Could've been California!
ReplyDeleteThis made me realize how little of the Philippines I've seen, and there's a lot more about Philippines - the prettier side of it - that I haven't seen!
ReplyDeleteSeems you had great fun..As I said earlier in one omy other comments, thanks to this group, I am seeing a lot of Phillipines.
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