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Hi there! Welcome to my blog. I'm a Tourism student studying at Global City Innovative College. I enjoy E-kupz & Pards company. I have a Dance group. I dance but not as good as a professional dancer. If you wanna make it to my heart, the best way is through my stomach! I love Japanese food. I'm not really good in English. I apologize if you read some wrong grammars. I'm trying my best. Wants to be a Flight Attendant. I love being hugged and being kissed. I'm a proud mama's boy. I love telling her how much i love her each and everyday. I like getting myself tired that sometimes my friends get worried. (Thanks guys) I totally love kids and playing with them. I have a bad habit of turning into a stalker when I like someone. My height is around 5'6 1/2". I have a diverse choice of music. I don't stick to one genre. I really really love surprises. Highly ambitious. I love Mathematics! I enjoy numbers and computations. I'm really interested in photography be it in front or behind the lens. I promise you, you will not like what I looked like back then. I used to be an ugly fat boy.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Ilocos Escapade

Tourism - 111 with Chef Emman, Mr.Vita & Mr.Aymard :)

Before our 2-3 day Ilocos trip started, I decided to buy and drink some beer because I was informed that it'll be a long boring hour of travel (6 hours I guess). It helped me out to sleep even though it wasn't comfortable to sleep inside the bus. When we arrived in Ilocos we ate a heavy breakfast at near Fort Ilocandia Restaurant (can't figure out the name). I really enjoyed the foods especially the egg plant dish called "Puki-puki" (sounds funny though).

TM-111 boys @ Fort Ilocandia

Malacanang of the North
On the 1st day of our tour, we went to Fort Ilocandia and Malacanang of the North owned by Marcos. We also went to Batac, Ilocos Norte where the Museum and Mosoleum of the former President Marcos is located (They didn’t allow us to take some pictures inside) And from there, we bought & ate some sweet potato kamote chips and the popular empanada made of monggo sprouts and green papaya with Vigan longganisa and eggs which is deep fried and eaten while it’s hot with the usual vinegar. I also bought some souvenirs for my family like Crackers, Chips, Malagkit, and “Tinubong.”  At first, I wondered how Tinubong will be eaten. I was surprised; the vendor banged the bamboo container against the wall to crack it open (Isn't it cool?).

Empanada - one of the best foods in Ilocos
"Tinubong"
We ate buffet set up lunch at Playa Tropical Resort in Ilocos, Norte. This place is pretty awesome. I tell you, you will really enjoy the scenery and you will not get bored when you get there. The Nipa hut style rooms are really cool. They have a standard swimming pool which everyone will enjoy. They also have other amenities like gym, billiards, basket ball court. You can also do and enjoy long walks on the beach.

At Playa Tropical Resort with Channe, Avy, Paps
After that we visited some different churches like Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Sarrat Church and St.Agustine Church for some taking pictures. Then, after a long running tour, we checked in at Java Hotel to get some rest. I really love the ambiance of this hotel. A very relaxing place indeed.The facilities like basket ball court, gym area, swimming pool are all good and most especially the rooms that they offered to us. I can definitely say that the people there are very hospitable. The dinner they served was really mouth-watering. I think I almost ate 3 plates in a row that night (I'm not hungry though, I just love the food).

Java Hotel - Where we checked in.
Paoay Church
Sarrat Church
 On the 2nd day of our tour, we went to Ilocos Sur. We visited  Pagudpud Beach Resort, from there we ate lunch. We also visited Bangui Windmills and took some photos. We didn't had the chance to swim on the beach because of the bad weather. Before we leave the place, I bought some souvenirs. We also went to some museums in Vigan like Padre Burgos Museum, Crisologo Museum and many more. Then we checked in at Vigan Plaza Hotel. Then the rest was history. lol (tired of sharing).

Vigan, Plaza Hotel - Where we checked in and stayed for a night.
Vigan at night. (Pretty cool huh?)
I went to Ilocos without bringing slippers. (Stupid!)
Bangui Wind Mills (Credits to: Sheng)
Over-looking of Hannah's Beach Resort formerly owned by Jericho Rosales
Souvenirs from Pagudpud

It was really an educational tour. I gained some knowledge while having fun. I got the chance to bond with my classmates whom I'm not close with. I will treasure all the memories that I had during that tour. Being able to see, experience and enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Ilocos Norte & Sur is all worth it. I love Ilocos! :)

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