Narrative by Ging Dizon-Moore
Photos by Art Flores
Yesterday turned out a perfect day to visit Ilocos Norte. We started with some downpour going to Paoay to see the oldest San Agustin Church.
Photos by Art Flores
Yesterday turned out a perfect day to visit Ilocos Norte. We started with some downpour going to Paoay to see the oldest San Agustin Church.
Then a stop over in Bangui, the wind mills and Marcos Malacanan of the south.
Pagudpud was our main stop. The road was a little bumpy but the scenery of the ocean became better and better as we approach the place were the Philippines Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. Unending shorelines with huge waves. We had a specially prepared lunch in a 3 story home overlooking the surf and also a zipLine! What a sight and worth the drive.
We were in 2 vans. We did not mind how long it took to reach our destination. We were laughing so hard at Pat's jokes until we were coughing and I was afraid I wiould have an asthmatic attack. In between we munched on our garlic corn, potato chips bought from the street stalls along the way. We sang songs even with our hoarse voices.There were a lot of teasing and wondering what the classmates in the other van where doing and talking about. For sure it was about us. We bonded more and more. No texting or Viber as there was no wifi.
We were so lucky to have Art doing all our professional photo shoots.He was not contented with the colors of our attires. On our way back to Bangui, he was so gracious to buy each one a souvenir shirt for our last memorable perfect picture.
Last night after dinner and special fresh buko, bought along the way, we said goodbyes to Pat. He had to go back back to Manila .
More highlights
Calesa ride on Calle Crisologo
Dancing fountain and LASER show
Heritage City
Sitio Remedios in Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Someone please identify location of following pictures, in order, in Viber.
Lady of Lourdes
Grotto in Baguio
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And think of all the great things we would do.
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And think of all the great things we would do.
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
