36. The number of hours that I lacked sleep prior to our trip.
6. Estimated number of hours sleep at the 10.5 hour-bus ride from Manila-Laoag.
Undefined. What we felt upon witnessing the wonders and beauty of Ilocos.
It was 4:30am when we arrived in Laoag Bus Terminal last Feb.21, 2015. Kuya Rodel of Tour Ylocos fetched us and drove us up to Pagudpud to start our 1st Day of Ilocos Tour. After an hour and half drive, we caught a lovely WELCOME TO PAGUDPUD! sunrise at the Patapat Viaduct.
6. Estimated number of hours sleep at the 10.5 hour-bus ride from Manila-Laoag.
Undefined. What we felt upon witnessing the wonders and beauty of Ilocos.
It was 4:30am when we arrived in Laoag Bus Terminal last Feb.21, 2015. Kuya Rodel of Tour Ylocos fetched us and drove us up to Pagudpud to start our 1st Day of Ilocos Tour. After an hour and half drive, we caught a lovely WELCOME TO PAGUDPUD! sunrise at the Patapat Viaduct.
Next stop is Paraiso ni Anton. Honestly, we were somewhat disappointed with it. For me, it was just some sort of a small falls. Or, falls? Ha! Ha! Knowing that we all came from Cebu, the province has LOTS of beautiful falls and maybe our standards were just that high. And for me to justify my opinion, i would just have to post a photo of this -thing. (I really don't get it also why they call it PARAISO, BTW.)
And now its time for us to refresh and see the Beach! The so-called Boracay of the North, the Blue Lagoon! Fingers-crossed that hopefully it deserves its name. 'Cause unfortunately, US here have high standards. Ha! Ha! Me myself is a true-blooded Boholana. I grew up with the whitesand beaches of Panglao. Let's see if their version is comparable to ours. Ha!
And now its time for us to refresh and see the Beach! The so-called Boracay of the North, the Blue Lagoon! Fingers-crossed that hopefully it deserves its name. 'Cause unfortunately, US here have high standards. Ha! Ha! Me myself is a true-blooded Boholana. I grew up with the whitesand beaches of Panglao. Let's see if their version is comparable to ours. Ha!
Now, Come on! Nagtago ang yabang ko ng nakita ko 'to! The beach was just, W O W! I've never seen such big waves for a beach! And, the shore was sooo clean! And the sand, yeah, its not as white as those of Panglao's but good enough. It's just the waves that made me yelp for excitement! Thought I was being time-machined for a couple of seconds in my childhood days! So, 'nuf of the talking and camwhoring, time to ride the waves and be splashed by it! ;)
Swimming is not a thing if you happen to be at the Blue Lagoon. Why so? You just can't swim with the big waves teasing you and smashing you one after another, and another, and another! Ha! Ha!
Next on the list is Bantay Abot Cave. It is a cave that is amazingly formed by the waved of the beach attached to it. Gladly we found kids who offers to be camerakids. But in all fairness, the little girl captures pictures like semi-pro! Lookie!!
Next on the list is Bantay Abot Cave. It is a cave that is amazingly formed by the waved of the beach attached to it. Gladly we found kids who offers to be camerakids. But in all fairness, the little girl captures pictures like semi-pro! Lookie!!
And, oh! What comes into your mind if you say Pagud[ud?? Eh, di, WINDMILLS! Eto 'yun oh!
After all the poses and pasalubong buying along the windmill area, we had our lunch at a resaturant near Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. And yeah, that's our next desti.
We opted to rent a horse in approaching the rock formation. Wala lang, drama2x lang namin na nakasakai sa kabayo. Hahaha. There's no need for a reason to everything ikanga nila. It was nice, though. 100 pesos for a RT and you may also walk your way to the rock. Whichever you prefer.
Last stop of our trp is to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. Our tourguide/driver said that noong unang panahon, bawat sulok daw ng Philippines ay nilalagyan ng mga lighthouses para hindi sumayad ang mga bangka sa dalampasigan. So, yun! This day was amazing talaga. Many expectations were met big time! And there were also some that nothing was expected but then, slapped us with something so AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much, Pagudpud!