This was the scene behind (a follow up post, as promised) the post last Dec. 29-Love Story In A Bottle Of Liquor. I promised I would upload the video I took/recorded when my roommates/classmates/friends got wasted over a bottle of vodka and beers.

This was last Christmas, remember we were in Manila that time for our on the job training and we had exchanged gifts and out of the 9 girls only me, Janine and Gladys (I think) did not drink, not even a sip of that liquor and beer. We just watched them whined up and go wasted. HAHA!

I think I had 5videos of these but let me share first this one. I tired so hard to translate this one but I can't. Although, I hope in the video will somehow give you the idea of what was happening..but while you play the video, I'll try to explain what's happening and who's in it.

That's Aiko, wearing the green sleeveless, then Titay was wearing the black one, helping out Sharisse (the one who's puking). That was Casey pointing her finger at me saying "Put that on Blog Mai Yang" (that's what I'm doing now) haha. I am so sorry guys, it's all in the past now, so, no big deal I guess? hehe.. You can hear people talking and what they're saying was "no one can know about this, okay?" HAHA. but, what? I just put it on blog, so bloggers? shhhhhhh..

It's Friday the 13th. Have a good one! ^_^

Hello once again! I'm back and I'm telling you, today is the best day to rant and bombard you with lots of nonsense. whoa. 

Do you know why? 

It's because I have all the time in the world (just for today) to drawn myself blogging (of course, visiting your sites, reading your posts and the rest. you know what I mean, aye?).

Anyway, today is the second part of my Ilocos Tour Series which I think was the most amazing day of that tour we had. In this post (sorry for the delay), you will see how beautiful the world we're living in and how creative our creator was. 

oh! if you haven't seen the first part yet. --->Ilocos Tour Series (Laoag City)

But before that, allow me to copy+paste some information I found about the place we visited.

Pagudpud,  

a 1st class municipality and a coastal resort town on the northernmost tip of Luzon Island in the Philippines. According to the latest census, Pagudpud has a population of 20,385 people in 3,804 households.

The town is bounded to the south by the town of Bangui and to the east by the Cordillera Mountain Range, the town of Adams and the province of Cagayan. The South China Sea lies to the west and north. The town rolls over mountains, hills, valleys and flat coastal land. It lies 45 miles (72 km) north of Laoag City, the provincial capital, and about 350 miles (560 km) north of Manila. They reside in 3,804 homes that are spread across 83 square miles (210 km²). Most make their living through farming, fishing and subsistence retailing. Tourism is a growing part of the economy.

Pagudpud was made a municipality on February 5, 1954. Unlike Laoag City, the province's only autonomous city, Pagudpud derives its authority from the provincial government. It had previously been a part of the neighboring town of Bangui. credit to: wiki

there!

Honestly, I have no idea about this place. The only thing I had in mind about Ilocos was the place called Vigan City. I've heard and read about the place since I was in high school and I told myself, one day, I will visit that place ;-) 

So it happens! ^_^

When my brother's friends Edwin and Mel went to explore the place (Ilocos), I was able to check some of their photos and OMG! I became even more excited to see the place myself (esp. the rock formation). It was really beautiful, really really beautiful. 

Anyway, without further ado. Brace yourself as I'm about to take you somewhere you've never seen before =)) 

To start with: Get to see where we had our first (actually, second stop. the first stop was "salt" making something..^_^ but I just thought, this is way more interesting to share :D 

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse 

-also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure in Burgos established during the Spanish Colonial times. credit here

Cold and windy morning!

Kapurpurawan Rocks 

-are rock formations created by forces of the ocean on the rocky coast of Burgos, located just a few minutes further from the lighthouse. credit here

 The angry birds, rather waves. LOLS

Look! O_O we're on top! ^_^

 That's our lovebirds companion: Bryan and Ericka :)

 Catch me I'm falling!

 Rocks!

 Earth and Sky

Bangui Windmills

The undying Jumpshots!

Lunch!

Kabigan Falls

Patapat Viaduct  

-also considered as the 4th longest bridge in the Philippines, is a winding bridge hugging the cliffs of the Northern Cordillera Mountain Ranges which connects the barangays Balaoi and Pansian and is about 1.2 kilometers long. Dubbed as the “French Riviera of the North” for this breathtakingly beautiful coastal drive, one can pass by Mabugabog Falls, a source of power for the mini-hydroelectric plant. This pretty bridge features a blue sea and sea birds on one side and the beautiful mountains on one side. Can’t be any nicer than that! source here

On the way to the Blue Lagoon

 stop!

 last stop!

EDIT: I know pictures are enough, but just in case you wanna see the rest of the videos. ^_^

Finally! I am here =))

 

Up Close!

 

Feel the breeze and listen to the raging sound of the waves. Oh! nothing compares ^_^ It was really scary to see the waves from up above because I felt like the wind was gonna blow me and threw off to the cliff anytime. but alas! I managed to stand still. wow!

Byran as he successfully struggles his way to the top :)

THE END 

love you always :)

Hello! I'm back. ^___^ Since I'm waiting for my cousin and my friend's time to get off from work, I decided to just sit down (at my cousin's internet shop) and do some blogging :)

First, let's start with our Day1 tour-Laoag City Tour since I already shared to you my first night (arrival) at Ilocos..^_^

A view from our window ;-) (CLICK IMAGES FOR A SIMPLER VIEW)

behold for the beautiful scenery upon waking up in the morning :) oh! I love sunrise =))\

wake up!

on the way to our first stop: Sand Dunes (but this isn't the place where we had our 4x4 ride)

warning: series of pics below ;-) 

SAND DUNES

The Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes (INSD), one of the Philippines' national geologic monuments, stretches along the coast from the Municipality of Currimao to the Municipality of Pasuquin in Ilocos Norte. It was declared a National Geological Monument on November 26, 1993. Though common in desert environment in higher latitudes, the INSD merited the title of a national monument because of its uniqueness in Philippine setting and its scientific and educational significance as a natural laboratory for geological studies. source here

 

Rhams, Janine, Casey, Mai

glasses on with my biatch Janine ;-)

Janine's moment

shoes off..

Casey

Mai Yang

 

View here: A video clip of the place ;-) 

Random pics ahead ;-) since I can no longer recall the name of the places we visited :D

lead the way..

 Fort Ilocandia Resort

Fort Ilocandia is a complex that houses a hotel (dubbed the only 5-star resort in Northern Luzon), a casino, a shopping complex, a collection of restaurants, and a mini zoo. There are also dining options outside of the hotel near the beach where you can dine in quaint cottages facing the sea. The sand dunes are also a great natural feature that is quite unlike most parts of the Philippines. For the tourist who would like to have every convenience that one place has to offer, Fort Ilocandia is the best lace to be. source here

 

 

 

Marcos Mausoleum and Muesum

Batac, Ilocos Norte is most famous for two things, the specialty empanada, and the Marcos Museum. South of Laoag City, Batac is fondly dubbed by Ilocanos as the home of great leaders because of the numerous iluustrous figures that hail from the town, including former President Marcos. The museum houses hundreds of memorabilia, and eerily enough, the body of the president himself, encased in wax in a dark room, available for the public to see. source here

 

Malacanang of the North

Malacanang is the presidential palace of the Philippines, located in Manila. However, during Ferdinand Marcoss presidency, he constructed a vacation house in his home province of Ilocos Norte dubbed Malacanang of the North. It is located in Paoay, overlooking Paoay Lake, and is a picture of the decadence and extravagance that the Marcoses were infamous for. The mansion is well-preserved, but is undeniably frozen in the past, giving the tourist a sense of how it was like during its heyday. source here

Paoay Church

Just a short ride from Paoay Church is the UNESCO world heritage site Paoay Church, famous for its oriental-gothic-baroque architecture, and contruction that dates back to 1694. The bell tower also has historical significance as it served as a lookout point for the Filipino guerillas called Katipuneros guarding against the Japanese forces. Be impressed by the thick walls and buttresses that were constructed to withstand the earthquakes the frequently shake the country. source here

Last but not the least =)) A ride of a lifetime =))

 

Videos here: these are just random videos I chose to show. you can still view some in my youtube channel =))

 

 

 Another pics ;-)

 Videos you don't wanna miss =)) sand surfing!!! yay =))

For the breakdown: 

Plane fare: Php631.oo (promo) bus fare of 600+ (Vigan to Manila for almost 10hours)

Terminal fee: P200.00 (plane)

Breakfast@homestay: 70x3(days)= Php210.00

Lunch Day1: Php85.00 (If I remember it correctly, haha)

Lunch day 2: around Php250.00

Lunch 3rd day @Greenwich Vigan: Php100.00

1st night dinner @Mang Inasal Robinson Laoag: Php100.00 

2nd night dinner @I can't remember the name: Php100.00

3rd night dinner@Cafe Uno Vigan: Php290.00(baby backribs)+rice+drinks=I paid around Php250.00 because the baby back ribs was split into 2: so I shared it with Janine

plus the package tour of Php2,250.00/pax (good for 6) visit this link--->Glenn Perdido Tolentino

and do the math guys if we overboard for our initial budget of Php5,000.00 since I'm running out of time now. lols =))

Anyway, saved Php1,000.00  for the souvenirs and stuff.