Day 5 of 5 Ilocos Sur & Norte Roadtrip Adventure

Day 5 of 5

Marcos Museum and Mausoleum in Ilocos Norte

Marcos used to be the president of the Philippines and during his term, the Martial Law was implemented making some filipinos angry at him up to now. Although, Ferdinand Marcos have his own Museum and Mausoleum in his hometown, Ilocos Norte. Since most filipinos disagreed to bury him in the Heroes Cemetery, his body was kept in the Mausoleum,waxed, thus making him look more realistic. Upon entering the Museum, bibliography and history about Marcos is displayed all over the place. There is a place as well where memories are kept that tells his love story with his wife, Imelda Marcos. A video is shown as well showing how he was raised and how he strived for his life. Once you exit the Museum, a small place is what you will see, the Mausoleum. No photographies allowed due to 'no disturbance' and 'No flash' rule. It is where his body is resting. It will be the end of the tour.

The statue of Marcos

Ferdinand Marcos

Imelda Marcos' Clothes

Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos' Wedding Picture

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos, Ilocos Norte

The way up to the lighthouse is a bit dangerous due to its curves and high ground. Although, upon reaching the lighthouse, it is like an ancient lighthouse. The structure is strong enough that it is still the same as it was before. The lighthouse was established during the Spanish Colonial period in the Philippines.The lighthouse was first lit on March 30, 1892, and is set high on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador where early galleons used to sail by. After over 100 years, it still functions and serves ships that enter the Philippine Archipelago from the north and guide them safely away from the rocky coast of the town.

The Lighthouse

Lighthouse Close-up

Whole Family infront of the Light House 

Tens of windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte

Windmills or also called as Bangui Wind Farm that is located in the North-West tip of Luzon island. The wind farm uses 20 units of 70-metre (230 ft) high Vestas V82 1.65 MW wind turbines, arranged on a single row stretching along a nine-kilometer shoreline off Bangui Bay, facing the West Philippine Sea.

In 1996, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted a wind resource analysis and mapping study. It concluded that various areas in the Philippines are ideal for wind power installation. These areas include Bangui and Burgos towns in Ilocos Norte, Batanes and Babuyan Islands, which are north of Luzon and the higher interior terrain of Mindoro, Samar, Leyte, Panay, Negros, Cebu, Palawan and Eastern Mindanao.


The windmills are fully functioning up to this day and really a nice experience seeing it close.

Welcome Sign

Kapurpurawan <Windmill> in Ilocano

Close up of the Windmill

Day 4 of 5 : Vigan Roadtrip Adventure

Day 4 of 5

Vigan City

Travelling to Vigan is like going back in the past. It will be fun if you stay atleast a day in Vigan and explore it. Do you wanna experience riding in a horse? A kalesa can be easily found in Vigan and affordable too. The Bell Tower of Vigan is something that anyone want to see with its architecture of stone and a working bell. AT night, walking to Vigan is one of a must do since it's really beautiful to see.

When Juan de Salcedo founded Vigan in 1572, he decided to pattern its urban plan with that of Intramuros, the walled city in Manila.

The urban planners of the Spanish government also followed a basic pattern that can be observed in most old towns in the country, whose establishment dates back to the Spanish colonial period. This pattern is detailed in the Ley de las Indias, the Law of the Indies, and was put into force in the 18th century. Under the Law of the Indies streets were to follow a grid pattern, the center of which being a plaza or central park.

A view of the houses in the past

Some views at night

It's like travelling back in time

The bell Tower

On the way to the top

The bell

Kalesa

Entering and Exiting Vigan

Meseum

Wanna try pottery making?

If you want to maximize the time in Vigan, its best to stay for more than a day to explore more of the city. The architecture and the places to visit are an example of "time travel" sue to its old and antique builds. 

Day 3 of 5 : Baguio City Roadtrip Adventure

DAY 3 of 5

Lion's Head at Kenon Park

The Lion's Head is a statue along Kennon Road, a major highway in Luzon, Philippines that leads to the city of Baguio. Located in Camp 6, the Lion's Head measures 40 ft (12 m) in height. It was conceptualized by the Lions Club members of Baguio, during the term of Luis Lardizabal as mayor of Baguio from 1969 to 1970 and as the club's president, to become the club's symbol or imprint in the area. Prior to the artistic sculpting, the limestone was prepared by a group of engineers and miners, then the "actual artistic carving of the façade" was rendered by Anselmo Bayang Day-ag, an Ifugao and Isinay artist and woodcarver from the Cordillera Administrative Region. The construction project began in 1968 but was interrupted. The project was continued in 1971 by another Lions Club president, Robert Webber, and was unveiled in 1972.

Lion's Head s one of the famous sighting in Philippines thus making it a bit crowded all the time

The Lions's head close-up

The Mansion

The Mansion House (also known as The Mansion) is the official summer palace of the President of the Philippines. The mansion is located in the summer capital of the country, Baguio, situated around 5,000 feet (1,500 m) asl in the Cordillera Central Range of northern Luzon.

The gate to the mansion

The view ( Unfortunately that is the only spot we can go to considering we are not allowed inside)

Wright Park

After passing the Mansion, infront of it is the Wright Park. The park is famous due to its beautiful view.  As you walk towards the wright park, you will be passing flowers and such which gives it a more breathtaking view. Nature is realy all around you.

The entrance

A view around you is worth remembering for

The path

Mines View Park

Mines View Park is an overlook park on the northeastern outskirts of Baguio in the Philippines. Located on a land promontory 4 km from downtown Baguio, the park overlooks the mining town of Itogon, particularly the abandoned gold and copper mines of the Benguet Corporation, and offers a glimpse of the Amburayan Valley. The observation deck is situated below a winding stone-covered stairway close to the parking area.

Welcome to Mine's View Park

The view behind me is a sight to behold

Strawberry Farm

To complete our 1 day in baguio, we head to the strawberry farm. It was a nice experience because we have to walk in between the farms to reach the market. As you walk, be careful to not slip. There is another way but hey? where is the fun in that. You will be walking in the strawberry farm and as you reach the market,different delicasies of strawberries are there. Wines,ice creams,fresh strawberries. 

Snake Wine in Strawberry Farm 

Day 2 of 5 : Hundred Island Pangasinan Roadtrip Adventure

DAY 2 of 5

Hundred Islands Pangasinan

The Hundred Islands National Park (Pangasinan: Kapulo-puloan or Taytay-Bakes) is a national park in the Philippines. The protected area is located in the city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. The islands, totaling 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only three of them have been developed for tourism: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. The Lucap wharf in Alaminos, the entrance to the National Park, is about 240 kilometres (150 mi) north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines

Hundred Islands

Rides to the island

View 1

View 2

Turtle Island

Governors Island

Alaminos City

Bat Island