I feel so blessed with "biglaan" trip, no plans at all yet ended up soooooo memorable!
Dalai Lama says "Once a year go to place you've never been before" but this trip will definitely, occurring one. I can't wait!!!
It was Thursday Night of Apr 24, 2014, assembly place at Trinoma. After office i run out to MRT to meet my bffs/college friends. I'm expecting that our transfers are not cozy as what my group will experienced., But WOW! Got to Trinoma with 1 hour ride on Buendia Station catch for a quick dinner and meet our Tour Coordinator "Kuya" JR Osial of Travel Ventours and our friendly driver Kuya Jay Estacio.
Around 9:15pm departed from Trinoma. Our 1st stopover is at NLEX Shell Station, 2nd Pangasinan and lastly station somewhere La Union (can't remember)
(Arrive at Ilocos around 5:30 am, No sleep. Hello 10 hours )
#Day1 : Baluarte, Bantay Bell Tower, Marcos Museum, Paoay Church, Sand Dunes, Malacanang of the North, Cape Bojeador and Kapurpurawan Rock Formation!
Hello 34 degrees...
7:00 am - Baluarte where we've got to see Singson's huuuuuge farm! Very nice. (FOR FREE)
(L-F : Takin' up early morning #selfie with one Singson's Tiger! Rawr, fine day with his own chapel, the Zoo of the North & my TEAM KALOG, KCC Addicts, The NORTE!)
8:00 am - Ahhh 1st church! Since when i was a kid i feel loved every time i got to churches i've never been before, very sacred, The Saint Augustine Parish Church commonly known as Bantay Church it's a Roman Catholic church in the Municipality of Bantay, Ilocos Sur province. Upon entrance there are 5-6 log books, those are prayers & wishes for Apo Caridad (FOR FREE)
(Top : This is one of my favourite churches evaah! Top of St.Agustine's, our all girls group photo, inside the church & of course it's me again)
(Hello to my pauso inconsistent #angelpost lol, the beauty of bell tower, the view up there, my friend Naiel *whom i don't know if he's about to jump or what? of course my everlasting super mega happiness kiddo bebe Joan takin' some snaps & the group photo *credits to Kia! lol)
8:30-10:00 am - Almost an hour and half travel time. Arrival at Batac for Marcos Museum trip, got to see his awesome distribution for the country. All the things he did, even the games he used to play during his childhood years. And of course he "NO PICTURE TAKING" policy inside the Mausoleum. All amazing!!! (50php/adult)
(L-F : Marcos museum, the horseback riding thing, the guide from Marcos museum, amazing photographs, *anung kaso mo bebe? haha, the very classy stairs, the couple thru my itouch, letters & gowns. Last 2 photos grabbed from Kia's fone! lol All in here! History unfolds)
After lunch we all heading up to famous Paoay Church. Yahoo!!! Another church, I'm sooooo in-love with churches, every detailed I saw is/are beyond my imaginations. I'm still thinking why I didn't pursue Architecture.
(L-F : Left side of church entrance, group photo again *without Kia*, inside the church, the colors, one of my bff Hazel and of course the beauty of outside structure!!!)
(This is one my favourite group photo, though the church quite too close to us what matters, the gang that day at wala na naman si Kia, may topak kase! Ayan! haha #bestfriendsforever Thanks to Kuya JR for capturing this)
1: 35- 1:50 pm - Arrive at Paoay Sand Dunes. Wohoooo! The heat is ON. As much as we want to take the ride, we just stay inside the van. I cant imagine the weather, it feels like we are inside the oven toaster! By the way, this is a must try adventure. Its around 2,500php/4 pax. 1 hour ride & 30 mins sand boarding, i'm not so sure with the ATV :) #itsmorefuninIlocos
2:30 - 3:00pm - Up to Malacanang of the North, no need to fall in line. Our entrance fees are included in the package! The never ending, the unlimited, picture taking!!!
(One word to describe this house...astounding!)
3:30-4:00 pm - Arrive at stunning "Cape Bojeador Lighthouse"
Cape Bojeador, also known as Burgos Lighthouse of Burgos Ilocos Norte established during the Spanish Colonial period felt bit sad because it was closed for restoration.
4:15 pm - We are soooo excited for the next destination!
The artistic Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. Sabe? Haha about 15 mins walking down the scene added up with the beautiful...... sunset!!! Ahhh i feel home!! Urgghh I FEEL LOVE! Following with the short video of us! Haha
Its around 6:30 for check-in at Brittanya Homestay, located at Saud Beach Ilocos Norte. The place is soooooo cool! We are heading up for 2 groups for Travel Ventours :) Very Nice!!! 5 mins walk from the beach, overview the Bangui Windmills! FINALLY, MAKAKALIGO NA KAME!!! Haha
Such a loooooooooong #Day1 Ilocos Trip! Hagardo Versoza & Imbernadette Sembrano OTW!
The EARLY bird & Beach!
#Day2 : 7:00 am for the trip! Wake up around 5am to freshin' up once again.
And on the way to...... Kabigan Falls, Pagudpud Beach, Patapat Viaduct Bridge and Paraiso ni Anton.
"Early bird catches the worm"
I will never forget the playlist of Kuya JR. #Kamikazeeeeeeeeeee! Lahat kame kumakanta, seems like we're one group inside the GL. The best road trip now playing : Martyr Nyebera! Hahaha 18kms of zigzag!
(L-F : The freshness group photo, wala akong masabi stolen shot! Kuda!, the mini tulay, Hacienda ni Joan, our photo with Kuya Jay & JR of Travel Ventours, the pahinga moments, Kabigan Falls, the monopod & another #groupies! lol)
Its around 10:40 am, 2.4kms *approximate an hour walk to get the stunning beauty of Kabigan Falls, an ice-cold/freezing fresh water. Sarap magtampisaw! Haha
Another wrap on our way to Pagudpud Beach for negra moments! PS: most photos are our siesta moments!
Oh hell yeah, 4:00 pm trip for another breath taking view!
Patapat Viaduct Bridge & Paraiso ni Anton.
(Photo from Kia, i thought someone stole your monopod! Look behind the other takin' group shot, the pilit posts, photo ops, can you believe a jump shot for itouch? All captured! :) )
(The bitches are on the run! I will never forget the day i got to know this woman in blue, she's been an inspiration to all of us. Of all the people, she's another friend to look forward to. Hello Ate Ron from DLSU-Dasma, oh yeah she's also a AB Comm.Student, ang mga kabaklaan? Alam din nya! We LOVE you!!! )
The BANGUI & VIGAN
#Day3 : Breakfast, Bangui Windmills & Vigan at leisure! LAST DAY!!! Huehue
Norte is norte! I'm not sure, but i feel a 3 hour ride from Bangui to Vigan!
And now heading to our last destination! Vigan at your own leisure! Hello History!!! We've had our late lunch at Jollibee.
This is one of the highlights of my #2014, we've never imagine such trip like this. The best part of this trip, is when you get to know more about life, people you got into, new found friends, the culture, history, the freedom & happiness as a tourist! Unexplainable. I wanna live here, I want to take Pre-nup shoots here someday! Hello to my future!!! Haha
You guys, don't just stare and browse photos from the web, go out from your comfort zone, "Live, Love & Travel without limits" and yes, Live you life to the fullest, take you bag, dig your friends & some interesting people, take adventure and be careful! And yes, don't forget to PRAY for a SAFE trip!
Thank you Travel Ventours for a worth remembering trip! Can't wait for our next!!! Please do visit their website at http://www.travelventours.com and browse they're exciting & affordable packages.
Cape Bojeador, also known as Burgos Lighthouse of Burgos Ilocos Norte established during the Spanish Colonial period felt bit sad because it was closed for restoration.
(L:F Our group photo burning ourselves, view of Cape Bojeador the ice candy moments and yes the stunning and breathtaking North! Ayaw patimbog!)
4:15 pm - We are soooo excited for the next destination!
The artistic Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. Sabe? Haha about 15 mins walking down the scene added up with the beautiful...... sunset!!! Ahhh i feel home!! Urgghh I FEEL LOVE! Following with the short video of us! Haha
(These are photos from mine & some are grabbed from Kia! Sorry bestie! lol)
(Sorry for the pa-cute faces! I just don't get it why they're playin' like this! Haha #sorrynotsorry)
Its around 6:30 for check-in at Brittanya Homestay, located at Saud Beach Ilocos Norte. The place is soooooo cool! We are heading up for 2 groups for Travel Ventours :) Very Nice!!! 5 mins walk from the beach, overview the Bangui Windmills! FINALLY, MAKAKALIGO NA KAME!!! Haha
Such a loooooooooong #Day1 Ilocos Trip! Hagardo Versoza & Imbernadette Sembrano OTW!
The EARLY bird & Beach!
#Day2 : 7:00 am for the trip! Wake up around 5am to freshin' up once again.
And on the way to...... Kabigan Falls, Pagudpud Beach, Patapat Viaduct Bridge and Paraiso ni Anton.
"Early bird catches the worm"
I will never forget the playlist of Kuya JR. #Kamikazeeeeeeeeeee! Lahat kame kumakanta, seems like we're one group inside the GL. The best road trip now playing : Martyr Nyebera! Hahaha 18kms of zigzag!
(L-F : The freshness group photo, wala akong masabi stolen shot! Kuda!, the mini tulay, Hacienda ni Joan, our photo with Kuya Jay & JR of Travel Ventours, the pahinga moments, Kabigan Falls, the monopod & another #groupies! lol)
Its around 10:40 am, 2.4kms *approximate an hour walk to get the stunning beauty of Kabigan Falls, an ice-cold/freezing fresh water. Sarap magtampisaw! Haha
Another wrap on our way to Pagudpud Beach for negra moments! PS: most photos are our siesta moments!
(Sorry bestie Kia, you look awesome here! bwahahahah #bestdaysofourlives)
Oh hell yeah, 4:00 pm trip for another breath taking view!
Patapat Viaduct Bridge & Paraiso ni Anton.
(Photo from Kia, i thought someone stole your monopod! Look behind the other takin' group shot, the pilit posts, photo ops, can you believe a jump shot for itouch? All captured! :) )
(Yahoo! 2nd best favourite photo for this trip! Thank you Kuya JR!!!)
Oh yes, heading to our Inn. Its around 6:00 pm, free at leisure! Sobrang SAYA! At yung pagod namin abot Kota Kinubalu! Eto na nga MARS! The continuation of our sessions! Super thank you to Kuya Micheal for the "Badtrip"
(The bitches are on the run! I will never forget the day i got to know this woman in blue, she's been an inspiration to all of us. Of all the people, she's another friend to look forward to. Hello Ate Ron from DLSU-Dasma, oh yeah she's also a AB Comm.Student, ang mga kabaklaan? Alam din nya! We LOVE you!!! )
The BANGUI & VIGAN
#Day3 : Breakfast, Bangui Windmills & Vigan at leisure! LAST DAY!!! Huehue
(That they're still a kid inside of you and play like what we did. #NoRegrets)
Norte is norte! I'm not sure, but i feel a 3 hour ride from Bangui to Vigan!
And now heading to our last destination! Vigan at your own leisure! Hello History!!! We've had our late lunch at Jollibee.
(The ice cream vendor, nostalgic view, group photo *where's Naiel? Haha, Church, take yourself for a ride, 50php good for 4pax within Calle Crisologo, never ending photo op!)
This is one of the highlights of my #2014, we've never imagine such trip like this. The best part of this trip, is when you get to know more about life, people you got into, new found friends, the culture, history, the freedom & happiness as a tourist! Unexplainable. I wanna live here, I want to take Pre-nup shoots here someday! Hello to my future!!! Haha
You guys, don't just stare and browse photos from the web, go out from your comfort zone, "Live, Love & Travel without limits" and yes, Live you life to the fullest, take you bag, dig your friends & some interesting people, take adventure and be careful! And yes, don't forget to PRAY for a SAFE trip!
Thank you Travel Ventours for a worth remembering trip! Can't wait for our next!!! Please do visit their website at http://www.travelventours.com and browse they're exciting & affordable packages.
