Saturday, August 20, 2011

Roadtrip: Ilocos Norte (October 2008)

Yes, our post-bar vacation is not yet over. This is our last adventure-- emphasis on the last. (You will know why at the end of this post. So read on!)


After Vigan, we decided to explore Ilocos Norte. We reached as far as Pagudpud. But we had a handful of pitstops. And I will show you through the pics:

Juan Luna's Birthplace



Paoay Church




MalacaƱan of the North






Sand Dunes



Lighthouse of Cape Bojeador




Bangui Windmills




Pagudpud




All these we went to in just a day's trip. We left Vigan early in the morning, I think before 6:00am. Then we started driving to Ilocos Norte. By the time we reached Pagudpud, it was already late in the afternoon.

We left Pagudpud after dinner. We had to drive back to Manila because we (Jerome & I) were set to fly to Cebu the next day. The drive from Pagudpud to Manila is around 8-10 hours. Yes, that long. And that was our mistake. We met an accident at Gerona, Tarlac because our driver fell asleep for a few seconds.

Lesson? DON'T TAKE LONG HOURS DRIVE AT NIGHT. Get some good sleep before driving for that long. Thank God, everyone survived. But some of my friends suffered some serious injuries. My left clavicle was broken. So there, it's important to plot your trip well and as much as possible take the necessary precaution. Better to be safe than sorry.

6 comments:

Kathleen said... Best Blogger Tips

thanks so much lovely for following my blog! :) i'm now following yours as well :). wow such beautiful photos! and looks like so much fun!! :)

<3, Kathleen.

Chuchu said... Best Blogger Tips

@Kathleen

The pleasure is mine Kath :) happy blogging! :)

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jaL3e said... Best Blogger Tips

very interesting travelogue. i also wanted to visit Vigan and Batanes, hope I'll get all the leaves in the world to explore those places. :D

Chuchu said... Best Blogger Tips

@jaL3e

oh i hope you will. Vigan is truly a nice place to explore. It felt like i was in a different era :)

Chuchu said... Best Blogger Tips

@marionachic

thanks dear! =)

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