We started the trip from Manila to the North by 5 AM on Maundy Thursday and took the day just for travel. As we near our hotel, the reliever was this bay-view that greeted us.
Alternative for travel: Do it at night.
One Vittoria is owned by a Bicolana, who is also behind the sikat na pasalubong Marsha's Delicacies.
Alternative for travel: Head straight to Laoag City or Pagudpud.
Actual Day 1 (Good Friday)
Pagudpud
4:30 AM and we were ready for the route to Hannah's Beach.
We arrived by 9 AM and boy the beach was packed. This was where we swam.
Versus Saud Beach Resort, where we intended to eat lunch (but got asked to wait in line for more than an hour or two so backed out). It comes before Hannah's, which is more like a total hideout when it is off-season.
Saud wins for the reason that the shoreline is lined with coconut plants if you need the necessary cover. Meaning: relaxing.
Alternative for lunch: Try Bergblink. Ilocano food by way of a German guy, still absolutely hearty.
Bangui Wind Mills
Mills were under repair when we got there.
Kapurpurawan Rock Formations
Aside from the fancy rocks, this is where you can get closer to really-working wind mills. Plus the solar panel plant could be operating by the next time you visit.
Cape Bojeador
Must visit for sunset views. Glad we were just in time.
Back to One Vittoria. Another 3-4 hours!
Alternative for accommodation: Have your stay in Laoag or by the one of the beach resorts itself.
Day 2 (Saturday)
We started the day with a I had a yummy champorado and otap.
Ferdinand Marcos's Museum and Mausoleum in his hometown, Batac.
- He's a very bright individual. His official bar score is at 92.35%
- He got Imelda Romualdez head over heels in eleven minutes.
- His remains is covered with seven layers of wax.
Just Try: Batac Town's Special Empanada. Or Bagnet Empanada.
A few steps on the left of the Batac Church. Building on the side of the river with no water. You cannot miss those signboards.
Warning: Toge is not for with high uric acid.
Paoay Church
We head north to try traversing the way to Paoay Lake if you are from Laoag.
Malacañang of the North. Imagine: Gossip Girl's Hamptons staycation, then add a lakeview.
Alternative for travel: From Laoag, start in Malacañang of the North, followed by Sand Dunes, then Paoay Church, next is the Museum and end up having Happy Hours in Calle Crisologo.
Alternative for accommodation: Sleep in one of those heritage hotels in the vicinity.
Try: Nightlife by way of LEGACY Superclub, located in Vigan Heritage Village.
Post-boozing, you get a good view of the famous street, sans the tourists kind of ruining your OOTD shoot.
Day 3 (Easter Sunday)
Started the day right: Mass at Vigan Cathedral.
(To be continued)
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