Ilocos Sur Getaway

Ilocos Sur, October 2012

Another semester's over and I was looking forward for an exciting semestral break. Me and my friends planned to spend a week away from home and we're bound to Ilocos. Erica offered their rest house for a place to stay. She invited some of her friends too. I was too excited because my break's gonna be jam-packed.



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Breath-taking scenery along the trip so we seized the opportunity to take a picture. By the way, the wind is extremely blowing in the area.

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I'm surprised that Erica's house has a mini basketball court. This made me happy. 

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Calle Crisologo is a preserved beauty. Try going at night.


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Before we turn in for the night, a game of cards and a bowl full of pumpkin seeds were our midnight snack.

 

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Rise and shine! We took a picture while waiting for our turns in taking a bath.

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Fritzie was totally head over heels to lose weight.

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Bad luck? Maybe. The car leaked almost all the gasoline and took half a day to repair. We had no choice but to ride public transportation.

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Vigan Empanada at Hidden Garden. Nahid looks hungry!



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Another photo of us at Hidden Garden. We're ready to leave and visit Baluarte.

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There's not much people around. The weather is just not so stable at the moment.



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We are crazy. That's all  know.


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Desserts before heading home.

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The church at night.


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We get to spend the day at the rest house of Erica's uncle. Videoke, baby!

 
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 Selfie with Nahid.

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 We gotta love this secluded place with its own private pool. It's a vacation all right.

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Cool afternoon breeze and a hammock is definitely the definition of relaxation.

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Black and yellow. Hmm.

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Tong-its! An addictive card game! Must-try. Ha-ha!

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 The night went on with a toast.

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Sorry to be leaving this place. It was a nice ride. :|

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Last stop for the trip: Bell Tower, in which it was rumored to be the taping area of the movie, "Sukob".

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 The bell. The wooden steps were unstable but at the top, the view was fantastic.

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Souvenir and gift shop, Marsha's Delicacies.

It was one hell of a trip. Looking forward for more adventures with my friends!