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font-size: 9.0pt; margin: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNVAjADbvEg/XPIkVtX58OI/AAAAAAAAfCc/afcP0tQLcxMQhLZjEXHFyeNj69vDpckKACLcBGAs/s1600/LFVX1976.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The squad\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1413\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNVAjADbvEg/XPIkVtX58OI/AAAAAAAAfCc/afcP0tQLcxMQhLZjEXHFyeNj69vDpckKACLcBGAs/s1600/LFVX1976.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;\"\u003eBelieve it or not but\nthis is actually my first time in La Union. Been wanting to go for months now\nbut I have no one to go with me. So when my best friend is coming home from her\nvacation, we immediately planned a weekend getaway. My high school friends are\nmostly into staycations so it's really something when we finally push a getaway\nlike this. Baby steps. Haha! And also, this almost didn't realize because\nAtheena had a traumatic experience with beaches so we were looking for other\nplaces we could visit while she's on vacation. But fortunately, we got her\nblessing. Lol. The only condition is that she'll not go to the falls.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003ePlanning vacations is\ntedious especially when everyone's schedule is tight and packed. We planned this month before Atheena's arrival just to make sure it pushes through. Imagine\nplanning this around March and almost all accommodation near the surfing area\nare all fully booked! Yup. I am not sure if it's because it's summer or\neveryone just wants to get away from the busy Manila life.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eWe had no choice so we\nlooked for a decent accommodation via Airbnb. There are a lot of choices but\nthe main problem is how far is it from surf central. We are all girls and one\nfactor we take into consideration in booking accommodation is how clean the\ncomfort room is. Is it decent? When we finally found our accommodation, next is to book\nbus rides going to and from San Juan La Union. The only bus companies I know\nthat drives that way are Partas and Viron. Viron, as far as I know, doesn't have\nan online booking platform. Partas, on the other hand, have one.\n(\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://biyaheroes.com/\" style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003ebiyaheroes.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e) We wanted a super deluxe bus so we can recline our seats but\nunfortunately, almost all trips are full. The only one left is the 12:15AM trip\nand 11PM trip.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe didn't want to\narrive super early so we took the 12:15pm. Our bus going back to Manila seemed to\nreserve the remaining the seats for us because when I booked, there are only 4 seats left in the 3PM trip while the next one is 10pm already. Imagine that.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nFast forward to the\nactual day and after some preparations, we are good to go! Our meet up location\nis at Partas Pasay. I was asleep the whole drive going to San Juan La Union\nbecause how can I not?! I go to the office 7AM to avoid traffic so I usually wake\nup at 5:30, I am now a semi-morning person. Haha!\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOnce we arrived, our\nfirst order of business is to look for a breakfast place by the beach. By the way,\nwe arrived 7AM-ish. We found one restaurant that's serving breakfast but it is\nstill close. It opens around 8AM to which is okay with us. The restaurant is\ncalled Barefoot at Le Point. I like how they present the food and the food is\nactually good! I would say most of the stuff we ate at La Union is so damn\ngood. Except for Surf Shack -- we were disappointed with the food. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym9XNwNYskc/XPIkU2eavbI/AAAAAAAAfDQ/Z2RO0IImZjgrfNmidYZWxC2m_h7qZTXAQCEwYBhgL/s1600/LTGT8103.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Breakfast at Barefoot\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1562\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym9XNwNYskc/XPIkU2eavbI/AAAAAAAAfDQ/Z2RO0IImZjgrfNmidYZWxC2m_h7qZTXAQCEwYBhgL/s1600/LTGT8103.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cp2RAfHvcXQ/XPIkGk9a-AI/AAAAAAAAfCw/S-_gemV9NCsqGwAgczkA8Rp4ZBjVooBXACEwYBhgL/s1600/GLLF5738.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cp2RAfHvcXQ/XPIkGk9a-AI/AAAAAAAAfCw/S-_gemV9NCsqGwAgczkA8Rp4ZBjVooBXACEwYBhgL/s1600/GLLF5738.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eAfter breakfast, we\ndecided to visit the famous the Flotsam \u0026amp; Jetsam and kinda chilled at their\nrestaurant while waiting for our check-in time which by the way the host told\nit is okay to check in early but she did not clarify that it is case to case\nbasis. We ordered shakes to beat the heat somehow but it was us who got beaten. Lol.\nIt's just sooo hot. The shakes cost 160 each and to be honest, it is not worth\nthe price. I like how chill the vibe at Flotsam \u0026amp; Jetsam is so maybe that's\nwhat we are paying, not the food. LOL. The vibes remind me of Luang Prabang and\nBali. There are day beds and bean bags for customer use. Sockets are provided\nfor people who need to charge and maybe for people who work remotely.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Du4y3xXz4_M/XPIkKZyiqGI/AAAAAAAAfCw/MrRXSZmanrgvD-CCm1-FiNEppScZzdCDwCEwYBhgL/s1600/JFPA1733.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Avocado and Mango shake from Flotsam \u0026amp; Jetsam\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1100\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Du4y3xXz4_M/XPIkKZyiqGI/AAAAAAAAfCw/MrRXSZmanrgvD-CCm1-FiNEppScZzdCDwCEwYBhgL/s1600/JFPA1733.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe checked in at\naround 12-ish and girl we were not happy. The host doesn't give clear\ndirections on how to go to their area. She told us to alight at Awesome Hotel\nbut it is not the actual location. Remember this is noon time, with the heat on\nits peak, she told us to walk because the house is not beside Awesome Hotel.\nI mean, from my experience in Airbnb, most of the host would fetch you if\nyou're lost or would give proper directions given that the house is not along\nmain road. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe room is so-so. We\ngot the clean bathroom we wanted. Lol. This is the most basic I've seen. 1 bed,\n2 floor mattresses, AC, and bathroom. No bedside table or even a small closet.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOnce we settled in, we\ndecided to take a nap before going back to surf central. By the way, the cost\nof the tricycle per ride from our accommodation is 150 whilst if you take a\njeepney, you pay the minimum fare. The difference is huge but that is how far our location\nis. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snmEFUbIBbg/XPIkAbT5I1I/AAAAAAAAfCQ/6ebrOVIJ8FY6J0T47WONLU_H3TZi0yoMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DTKW2873.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1203\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snmEFUbIBbg/XPIkAbT5I1I/AAAAAAAAfCQ/6ebrOVIJ8FY6J0T47WONLU_H3TZi0yoMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DTKW2873.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3K832sCCno/XPIkbFLq7GI/AAAAAAAAfDI/pZrz0KXhNMkL1MZ-kQjLJlBzOEvxGZ89wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ONVB4205.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Quesadilla from Clean Beach\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1294\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3K832sCCno/XPIkbFLq7GI/AAAAAAAAfDI/pZrz0KXhNMkL1MZ-kQjLJlBzOEvxGZ89wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ONVB4205.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ly-G8KfoeQQ/XPIkVIlZREI/AAAAAAAAfDQ/4I8RzznjEQ4Hd6hzIxqFiWCMAGUUETh6ACEwYBhgL/s1600/LVGQ0882.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1008\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ly-G8KfoeQQ/XPIkVIlZREI/AAAAAAAAfDQ/4I8RzznjEQ4Hd6hzIxqFiWCMAGUUETh6ACEwYBhgL/s1600/LVGQ0882.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eWe ate merienda at\nClean Beach because Atheena has a friend working as a barista there. And as\nusual, the food is good, the coffee is good, the lemon bar is good. Haha! One\nthing I like about La Union restos we tried is that they provide water for\neveryone for free. They discourage the use of plastics.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nI went to La Union\nlooking forward to surf and experience the waves. I even looked for goggles I\ncan use because as per my LASIK doctor, I should wear goggles whenever I do\nwater sports. But lo and behold, there are no waves. We just waited for\nthe sunset and enjoyed the view at the beach. In fairness, beach trips really\ncure your soul. So deep. Not all beach trips though - maybe it depends on what\nbeach and who are you with? Hmm..\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAnd since we are in La\nUnion, what's a beach trip with friends without a night out? We tried our luck\nin Flotsam \u0026amp; Jetsam and obviously, it's already full. Some of the people\nthere suggested we go to Surf Shack. We managed to get a spot that won't soak\nin the rain. And as I mentioned earlier, we didn't enjoy the food except for\nthe pizza we ordered. There's a nearby Moon Leaf milk tea shop so to compensate\nfor the disappointing dinner we had, we decided to get milk tea to cap the day\noff - there are no more pearls but whatever.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOnce we got back on\nour room, it suddenly blacked out. Lol. It lasted for maybe 10 minutes before\nthe electricity went back. And yeah... That's it for the day. Took a bath and\nretired for the day.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-btsgZNtuFIU/XPIkQJSDrsI/AAAAAAAAfDM/UnSwTSzAVvkE8OhjQTWkjLwUSz5LOagPgCEwYBhgL/s1600/KVND3988.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1278\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-btsgZNtuFIU/XPIkQJSDrsI/AAAAAAAAfDM/UnSwTSzAVvkE8OhjQTWkjLwUSz5LOagPgCEwYBhgL/s1600/KVND3988.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySy79pXUgDI/XPIkJuPoXaI/AAAAAAAAfCo/-or1nzmywc8WFDkmfWSAeHdv5-cZmB-qACEwYBhgL/s1600/GTPL2624.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; 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The food is soooo damn good. Their grilled\ncheese is a must! Coffee is also good! So after eating, we got ready to depart\nLa Union. Went to the room, fixed our stuff. My one last request is that we try\nMakai Bowl for lunch. Smoothie bowl for lunch because why not?! I got guilty\nwith all the food we ate so I tried to eat healthily on my last meal in La Union.\nHaha! Actually, not last meal because Atheena and I shared hot soba at Chu's\ndiner after tasting Berna's order which is ta-da! 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-loMU5bPU8lU/XPIkhlS2j-I/AAAAAAAAfDY/ypgiVEQakNMAmcsu0Gpe0NDTcgSczexXACEwYBhgL/s1600/XROW9239.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-loMU5bPU8lU/XPIkhlS2j-I/AAAAAAAAfDY/ypgiVEQakNMAmcsu0Gpe0NDTcgSczexXACEwYBhgL/s1600/XROW9239.JPG\" title\u003d\"La Union with my High school constants\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAnd that's it! \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe arrived in Manila\npast 11 because well, traffic and long toll gate lines.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe short trip was fun\nbecause I was with my friends. La Union on the other hand is so crowded! There\nare lines everywhere, people everywhere. I don't know. Maybe going there on a\nweekday is better? Well at least I finally know why people are so in love with\nLa Union. Good food and the beach. Plus yeah maybe the vibes - just exclude the\ncrowd.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i65.tinypic.com/veyq90.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/feeds/6252719507059218270/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2019/06/la-union-with-my-high-school-constants.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/6252719507059218270"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/6252719507059218270"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2019/06/la-union-with-my-high-school-constants.html","title":"La Union with my High School Constants"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Maaya Legaspi"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175924963575211047"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BjOMHg0AVmLcjpZy8qmbyHpgkPV4x4Q0ibrw3T2WG035M3C-LPhQaxlHgzbpRR2yKGPoJvWQ2gQNBv9HYgnKtPki7fFwSbKW7zU8zCn2kYWN8CUhjWNo9iCX6IHMgQ/s220/IMG_5916.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNVAjADbvEg/XPIkVtX58OI/AAAAAAAAfCc/afcP0tQLcxMQhLZjEXHFyeNj69vDpckKACLcBGAs/s72-c/LFVX1976.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"San Juan, La Union, Philippines"},"georss$point":{"$t":"16.6719671 120.36275780000005"},"georss$box":{"$t":"16.5502761 120.20139630000006 16.7936581 120.52411930000005"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760548448812987226.post-3390055713700030069"},"published":{"$t":"2019-05-04T16:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-05-04T16:00:05.161+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vacation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holy week 2019"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baguio"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Philippines"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baguio City"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quick Escape to Baguio"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\" style\u003d\"text-align: left;\" trbidi\u003d\"on\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qjl8SsS7XdM/XM1BFjxls2I/AAAAAAAAZR8/shGJnL8rNxkyqDJlj_nSow2mS1pHZqMWwCLcBGAs/s1600/GTFY8898.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Inside Manor Hotel\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1462\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qjl8SsS7XdM/XM1BFjxls2I/AAAAAAAAZR8/shGJnL8rNxkyqDJlj_nSow2mS1pHZqMWwCLcBGAs/s1600/GTFY8898.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eI never really\nappreciated long weekends that much until I need it to have a vacation. I would\nsay I am in my longest streak of not filing a VL and SL and so far I am doing\nokay. I mean, it's a struggle but with my situation right now, I really don't\nhave a choice. So when holy week approached, I feel like I'm a student in a\nsembreak because, for the longest time since the Christmas holidays, I can get a\ndecent vacation from work.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5_Qdy2yzA-k/XM1BGZYfVoI/AAAAAAAAZS8/6UGYaPZEm9MhEZfQk2HyB_NCs0d_ao_eACEwYBhgL/s1600/HZXB4958.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Joy bus going back to Manila\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1203\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5_Qdy2yzA-k/XM1BGZYfVoI/AAAAAAAAZS8/6UGYaPZEm9MhEZfQk2HyB_NCs0d_ao_eACEwYBhgL/s1600/HZXB4958.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eI grabbed this chance\nto have a quick escape to Baguio with my mom and my sister. We left Manila at\nThursday midnight then our plan is to go back Saturday so we will not get stuck\nin traffic.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nIf you're reading my\nblog, you would know how I've always loved Baguio because of its cool weather\nand just recently, because of its food scene. During this visit, we didn't go\nto the usual Baguio tourist places. Instead, we just enjoyed the cool breeze that\nwe cannot have here in Manila during the summer season, eat our hearts out, bargain\nhunting in Baguio's night market, and just basically enjoy and unwind through\nfood and good ambiance.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6oG29AS-S18/XM1BMzbOsVI/AAAAAAAAZTE/NBwaoZcniGopQ92LlMeajCT_ww_Uy9nvwCEwYBhgL/s1600/VFRO6087.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Mirror Groufie\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1116\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6oG29AS-S18/XM1BMzbOsVI/AAAAAAAAZTE/NBwaoZcniGopQ92LlMeajCT_ww_Uy9nvwCEwYBhgL/s1600/VFRO6087.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eI've booked our Airbnb\naccommodation a little bit early because based on experience, I know how\naccommodation can get fully booked on peak seasons especially during holy week\nwherein people from Manila go to other places to have some time off as well.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe accommodation is\nsituated in a good location just near Baguio cathedral. I think the only\ndownside in the location is how steep the streets are. My mother had a hard\ntime walking uphill. But this is Baguio and we don't have a choice.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOur departure time in\nVictory Liner Cubao was supposed to be 3AM but it got delayed and we departed\nat around 3:30am. I even saw one of my college friends in the terminal too.\nLOL. We arrived just past 12 and we are soooo hungry. On normal days, we are supposed to arrive before 10am but I guess this is just one of the effects of holy week. The traffic is just so bad especially in La Union where I assume most people would go.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0J8fcAIEWY/XM1BG_NzQ1I/AAAAAAAAZTA/SQtNvUIAo88G1eusddJdXmIHLlfcqpfOwCEwYBhgL/s1600/LRNF1665.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Ube taho in Baguio\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0J8fcAIEWY/XM1BG_NzQ1I/AAAAAAAAZTA/SQtNvUIAo88G1eusddJdXmIHLlfcqpfOwCEwYBhgL/s1600/LRNF1665.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;New taho flavor: Ube taho - manong said they used Good Shepherd ube jam\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--NE8yO71LQA/XM1BKw5j7KI/AAAAAAAAZTU/XrKpUiRXnLYI3SZbL1yCBFSV6YmNgIlpACEwYBhgL/s1600/TCLE9006.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Strolling in Camp John Hay\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--NE8yO71LQA/XM1BKw5j7KI/AAAAAAAAZTU/XrKpUiRXnLYI3SZbL1yCBFSV6YmNgIlpACEwYBhgL/s1600/TCLE9006.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eSo before checking in, we\ndecided to eat lunch first. My mother suggested \"Good Taste\". I\nhaven't heard about this restaurant before even with going to Baguio almost\nevery year, this is the first I have visited this restaurant. I mean I am\nalways on the lookout for a good restaurant in Baguio and this never came up in the\nsearch result.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAnd in fairness, when\nwe arrived in the restaurant, there are A LOT of people lining up just\nto eat inside. I thought we still need to wait which I am most certain we cannot\ndo because of how hungry we already are. Thankfully, since we are just 3 people,\nthe staff directed us to go inside already. The people with the long line\noutside seems to be in a group tour that's why there are a bunch of\npeople lining up. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jGgUJz4Rf9Y/XM1BFD_nrbI/AAAAAAAAZTU/JI2KfS9DUGoB2E-PNvyxLj8qXbUmPqkxACEwYBhgL/s1600/HVWR7778.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Lunch at Good Taste\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jGgUJz4Rf9Y/XM1BFD_nrbI/AAAAAAAAZTU/JI2KfS9DUGoB2E-PNvyxLj8qXbUmPqkxACEwYBhgL/s1600/HVWR7778.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eLook at the serving!!!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EhqMLh4WG18/XM1BGUEQVqI/AAAAAAAAZTU/sQ8j3sNp2UYJqgA1denrNNO-iZzBUsn5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/KIRY4864.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Halo-halo from good taste\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1333\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EhqMLh4WG18/XM1BGUEQVqI/AAAAAAAAZTU/sQ8j3sNp2UYJqgA1denrNNO-iZzBUsn5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/KIRY4864.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuys, walang wala dito Chowking halo-halo\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eTheir menu is very\ncomprehensive. I think almost all the Filipino favorites are included in the\nmenu. This could be due to hunger, I don't know, but we ordered way too much\nour stomach can handle. The staff getting our order seems to be surprised and\nwants to trim down the food we are ordering because it turns out, the serving size is very generous! I cannot stress this enough but it is so budget friendly but\nwith generous serving too!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAnd to top it all off? The food is actually\ndelicious! How are they able to do that? If it's here in Manila, I'm sure the\nprices wouldn't be the same. Their spicy buttered chicken is soooo yummy. Their\n80 peso halo-halo is one of the best! The serving plus the taste! \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nSo right after lunch,\nwe went to check-in in our Airbnb for this trip. And that's it for that day.\nReally. LOL. We are just so tired we didn't go out and instead just chill and\nwatched a movie inside the condo. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe next day... We\nvisited The Lourdes Grotto as requested by my mother. After all, it's still holy week.\nWe decided to eat breakfast at Chocolate de Batirol. And guess what? They are\nclosed for renovation. LOL. They are only open for takeout. We are so disappointed\nbut what can we do? Instead of chocolate de Batirol, we ate breakfast at\nStarbucks. We are already inside Camp John Hay's vicinity so we just decided to\neat there instead. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--yku1mX-FpQ/XM1BDHI1lAI/AAAAAAAAZTM/Obxa_Kms7q8URqtC1bmrB2RNIHtQ4LZUACEwYBhgL/s1600/EVKO3996.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Breakfast at starbucks camp john hay\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1203\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--yku1mX-FpQ/XM1BDHI1lAI/AAAAAAAAZTM/Obxa_Kms7q8URqtC1bmrB2RNIHtQ4LZUACEwYBhgL/s1600/EVKO3996.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn_rJmKU4hA/XM1BDP9jZhI/AAAAAAAAZTE/e-ZMbhGGLj0RpfVc8NkIvnNNAUUl9LjyACEwYBhgL/s1600/CPKN7875.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Breakfast at starbucks camp john hay\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn_rJmKU4hA/XM1BDP9jZhI/AAAAAAAAZTE/e-ZMbhGGLj0RpfVc8NkIvnNNAUUl9LjyACEwYBhgL/s1600/CPKN7875.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eWe went inside The\nManor and relaxed for a bit while also indulging again with halo-halo and\nsuman. Some window shopping before we went to The Good Shepherd and Baguio\npublic market to buy some goods.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YjaO1UGfa0Q/XM1BFz0qQFI/AAAAAAAAZTU/qhTZ9M0fODMb9ggBCsGlP6GVHrTdFRq8ACEwYBhgL/s1600/GXYL7314.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Manor Hotel\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YjaO1UGfa0Q/XM1BFz0qQFI/AAAAAAAAZTU/qhTZ9M0fODMb9ggBCsGlP6GVHrTdFRq8ACEwYBhgL/s1600/GXYL7314.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x5GNXYguhiU/XM1BILj4gKI/AAAAAAAAZTQ/4MqKjKp6LKsNZJxA5ifSN3_4tFVWKVRIgCEwYBhgL/s1600/MKMC8088.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x5GNXYguhiU/XM1BILj4gKI/AAAAAAAAZTQ/4MqKjKp6LKsNZJxA5ifSN3_4tFVWKVRIgCEwYBhgL/s1600/MKMC8088.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjBMQdOTKzw/XM1BNQgbSQI/AAAAAAAAZTI/wEZ3j7N0xbgczYlqF-Vaj-Xc0fIUtMDTwCEwYBhgL/s1600/TZHW3216.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Inside manor hotel\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjBMQdOTKzw/XM1BNQgbSQI/AAAAAAAAZTI/wEZ3j7N0xbgczYlqF-Vaj-Xc0fIUtMDTwCEwYBhgL/s1600/TZHW3216.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p335QAL4aVI/XM1BKfvEswI/AAAAAAAAZTA/sth8S8sUKJQSfJwXJCU1gZnT6869nEQ1QCEwYBhgL/s1600/TTIM1547.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Snacking inside manor hotel\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1360\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p335QAL4aVI/XM1BKfvEswI/AAAAAAAAZTA/sth8S8sUKJQSfJwXJCU1gZnT6869nEQ1QCEwYBhgL/s1600/TTIM1547.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pbu2nErAk64/XM1BIY8-D5I/AAAAAAAAZS8/VEN11OIhkdotQVbVjH1F7gK0Px6em0zsQCEwYBhgL/s1600/MLUH9609.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1316\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pbu2nErAk64/XM1BIY8-D5I/AAAAAAAAZS8/VEN11OIhkdotQVbVjH1F7gK0Px6em0zsQCEwYBhgL/s1600/MLUH9609.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1jYgDOsK9Mw/XM1BNR0kRGI/AAAAAAAAZTQ/DrN2uuu9KuIKv2_yRc6dO3dzo9HxSG1kACEwYBhgL/s1600/VDTV9167.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Walking around camp john hay\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1jYgDOsK9Mw/XM1BNR0kRGI/AAAAAAAAZTQ/DrN2uuu9KuIKv2_yRc6dO3dzo9HxSG1kACEwYBhgL/s1600/VDTV9167.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eI am not sure if it's\njust me but Baguio's public market seems to sell vegetables priced higher than\nusual. And the vegetable vendors seem to be limited to 3 to 5 stalls only.\nGone are the days where there are vegetable vendors almost everywhere you can haggle to your heart's desire. Now, there are just very few. Same with strawberry vendors, I\ncould count with just my one hand. What I observe is that stalls that sell\npasalubong grew in numbers. Maybe visitors opt to buy goods in jars instead of\nstrawberries and veggies?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nLater that day, we ate\ndinner at Don Henrico's in session road. Don Henrico's in Baguio is like a\nBaguio favorite. We have it here in Manila but when we're in Baguio, we always\neat there. Hehe.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe also tried our luck\nin finding good stuff in the night market. There are actually a lot of good\njackets. It's just that there are a lot of people it's quite irritating\nalready. Feels like we are in Divisoria. Skin to skin with people we don't know\nwho. In the end, I've managed to buy 1 jacket and I feel like I could still\nfind more if it's just not crowded. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe next day, our last\nday, my sister and I went for a quick gym sesh. One of the times I appreciate\nAnytime Fitness lol. Had lunch at Café by the Ruins, which by the way was not\nhow we expected. I've eaten here before but this time, I can say it's already\noverrated. None of the dishes we ordered is something we enjoyed. We are quite\ndisappointed because we always see this in every blog about Baguio and yet it's\nnot something we will come back to again in the future. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uHUh3Pqp1f8/XM1BHRm7UCI/AAAAAAAAZTM/1N4mv1zfyNotg6oPy_mOnylO3mBIcYECACEwYBhgL/s1600/LSBI2553.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Lunch at Cafe by the Ruins\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uHUh3Pqp1f8/XM1BHRm7UCI/AAAAAAAAZTM/1N4mv1zfyNotg6oPy_mOnylO3mBIcYECACEwYBhgL/s1600/LSBI2553.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcedMwhhTqI/XM1BKb79IlI/AAAAAAAAZTI/S1mrI-N34q0pIglla5I2xiziKbtXRilJQCEwYBhgL/s1600/TFUV3898.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Strawberry shortcake from cafe by the ruins\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcedMwhhTqI/XM1BKb79IlI/AAAAAAAAZTI/S1mrI-N34q0pIglla5I2xiziKbtXRilJQCEwYBhgL/s1600/TFUV3898.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe disappointing strawberry shortcake. It got smaller too. Last time I ordered this here, it is bigger pa. And yummier ng konti :)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--7bwhIKWpiI/XM1BC0nJIeI/AAAAAAAAZTE/vqKqjhMWNugu55lqitXRLSb5Ylxdy_sbwCEwYBhgL/s1600/FAEY1472.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Baguio bagnet from cafe by the ruins\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1465\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--7bwhIKWpiI/XM1BC0nJIeI/AAAAAAAAZTE/vqKqjhMWNugu55lqitXRLSb5Ylxdy_sbwCEwYBhgL/s1600/FAEY1472.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eRight after lunch, we\nwent back again to the public market to look for sweaters. I have this one\nsweater I got in Baguio when I was still a kid and up to now, I am still using\nit because the material is durable plus it's fashionable. We got it in the public\nmarket so we decided to look for good sweaters. And I am not sure if we look hard enough but we couldn't find a good sweater shop. Are we looking in\nthe wrong the places?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAlso, one of the\nthings I buy whenever in Baguio is coffee beans. I always buy at this certain\nstore in the public market and bring home Barako beans to my father. The\ndifference this time is I am also buying for myself. My addiction to coffee just leveled up this year when I worked on morning shift. \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cOiOjw_3co/XM1BN4OzEZI/AAAAAAAAZTM/t1bg4EzPMc8k44_Xmy8WG-Nx5x4IARQVACEwYBhgL/s1600/XUDS8297.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"mirror selfie\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"982\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cOiOjw_3co/XM1BN4OzEZI/AAAAAAAAZTM/t1bg4EzPMc8k44_Xmy8WG-Nx5x4IARQVACEwYBhgL/s1600/XUDS8297.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0yaMFzQlPE/XM1BHribJ8I/AAAAAAAAZTE/kRVD9na5WWAAabjkA_PSU3I7OUJIsJfMACEwYBhgL/s1600/MIHP4235.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"another selfie\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1203\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0yaMFzQlPE/XM1BHribJ8I/AAAAAAAAZTE/kRVD9na5WWAAabjkA_PSU3I7OUJIsJfMACEwYBhgL/s1600/MIHP4235.JPG\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003eOur scheduled trip\ngoing back to Manila is at 5pm so while waiting for 5pm, we stayed at Starbucks\nkilling time.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThis trip was short\nbut sweet. I've also noticed that there aren't many tourists this time compared\nto last year. Or maybe we just didn't go to the tourist spots? I'm expecting\nflocks of people but even though taxi drivers say there are a lot of people, it's\nnothing compared to the previous years we went to Baguio. I think maybe because\nother tourist spots are booming nowadays like La Union. I can only imagine how\nmany people are there during the holy week.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nSo that's it. I am not\nsure when will be the next time I'll visit Baguio but maybe not this year or\nnext year? I just realized that aside from chilling, there's nothing much else\nto see if you frequent Baguio like I do. I just like the weather and the food.\nAlso, the familiar feeling when I am there. There are just too many good memories.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" src\u003d\"http://i65.tinypic.com/veyq90.jpg\" title\u003d\"Quick Escape to Baguio\" /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/feeds/3390055713700030069/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2019/05/quick-escape-to-baguio.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/3390055713700030069"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/3390055713700030069"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2019/05/quick-escape-to-baguio.html","title":"Quick Escape to Baguio"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Maaya Legaspi"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175924963575211047"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BjOMHg0AVmLcjpZy8qmbyHpgkPV4x4Q0ibrw3T2WG035M3C-LPhQaxlHgzbpRR2yKGPoJvWQ2gQNBv9HYgnKtPki7fFwSbKW7zU8zCn2kYWN8CUhjWNo9iCX6IHMgQ/s220/IMG_5916.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qjl8SsS7XdM/XM1BFjxls2I/AAAAAAAAZR8/shGJnL8rNxkyqDJlj_nSow2mS1pHZqMWwCLcBGAs/s72-c/GTFY8898.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Baguio, Benguet, Philippines"},"georss$point":{"$t":"16.4023332 120.59600709999995"},"georss$box":{"$t":"16.2804717 120.43464559999995 16.524194700000002 120.75736859999995"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760548448812987226.post-9112070254680203863"},"published":{"$t":"2019-03-03T22:41:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-03-03T22:41:58.267+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"hiking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Long weekend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cold Weather"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mountain Province"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Marlboro Hill"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sagada"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Philippines"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekend Adventures in Sagada"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\" style\u003d\"text-align: left;\" trbidi\u003d\"on\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RN1D_QZZZzc/XHvd9pAwlKI/AAAAAAAAZA0/U9D2c-Cj-por89FjbqmwLLXTIkysDEVeQCLcBGAs/s1600/RWVL5654.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Marvelous Sagada Rice Terraces\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RN1D_QZZZzc/XHvd9pAwlKI/AAAAAAAAZA0/U9D2c-Cj-por89FjbqmwLLXTIkysDEVeQCLcBGAs/s1600/RWVL5654.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eI have always been a fan of chilly weather because let's face it, the\u0026nbsp;weather here in Manila is not good for the skin. It gets too humid and hot sometimes so when there's a long weekend where I can experience Baguio\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e weather without actually staying in Baguio, I grabbed the opportunity and went there with my father.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eI've been to Sagada before and I would say that I already saw every tourist spot this place has to offer so this\u0026nbsp;trip is actually just more of chilling and experiencing the weather. Since this is a long weekend we are talking about, I am pretty sure the place is much more crowded than normal days. Knowing this, I've booked our accommodation in advance via Agoda. And if you're not familiar with Sagada yet, know that Sagada is just a small province without hotels, just inns and small bed and breakfast.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F6FiZQpttSI/XHvd086FfEI/AAAAAAAAZAI/le2uXW4N_hEc3Qstf6-HUTlEzcO9a3_2gCLcBGAs/s1600/LPIG3613.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Wild flowers in Marlboro Hill\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F6FiZQpttSI/XHvd086FfEI/AAAAAAAAZAI/le2uXW4N_hEc3Qstf6-HUTlEzcO9a3_2gCLcBGAs/s1600/LPIG3613.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fEINWaIRR8o/XHvd1MIHh7I/AAAAAAAAZAQ/a3eYlrOluggyXAApwdo_-5OR4SQOw5HkACLcBGAs/s1600/NLQX9623.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Marlboro Hill Sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fEINWaIRR8o/XHvd1MIHh7I/AAAAAAAAZAQ/a3eYlrOluggyXAApwdo_-5OR4SQOw5HkACLcBGAs/s1600/NLQX9623.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThere are a lot of tours available where the packaged rate already includes transpo, accommodation, and tour and if you don't want to hassle yourself anymore in commuting, then I suggest you just join in a Sagada tour. But if you're anything like us who are always into adventure (spoiler alert: hassle commute), then you could also DIY your way to Sagada.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOTE: This is not a Sagada guide but rather a run down of our weekend in Sagada. :)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThere are a lot of ways to go to Sagada but if you're coming from Manila, the most convenient way is to take a direct bus from Cubao to Sagada. Coda Lines I think have a direct bus everyday. They do have an online booking so you would know exactly how many seats are already booked and how many are still available. And since this is the most less hassle way, I believe bookings here could get fully booked fast.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOur plan though was to ride a bus going to Baguio from Cubao (Victory Lines or Joy bus) then from Baguio, we would take the G/L bus to Sagada. And this is where all the adventure (or misadventure) begins?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe didn't get a ticket from Manila to Baguio because all bus lines are fully booked! Even Coda Lines, heck this bus line probably was the first to get fully booked. But our accommodation was already booked so we cannot cancel right? And we are looking forward to this trip likes months already so there's no way but to push this through.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWhat we did was tried luck and be a chance passenger in Viron bus line en route to La Union. So now we are talking about Manila to La Union then La Union to Baguio, then Baguio to Sagada. :)\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqtQ-C15ocg/XHvdwT9aonI/AAAAAAAAZAA/2-WnjwmhFq00yR22DD_FdcKEowNq5_HMQCLcBGAs/s1600/KHXO5571.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqtQ-C15ocg/XHvdwT9aonI/AAAAAAAAZAA/2-WnjwmhFq00yR22DD_FdcKEowNq5_HMQCLcBGAs/s1600/KHXO5571.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nFirst trip was 2:30 but since we are putting everything to luck (which I would say worked very well in this trip), we decided to arrive a little earlier. What we know is that buses leave every hour, which apparently was not case after all. We arrive more or less 12MN. There are a lot of people already waiting. We were given a queue number. The ticket is still not open but it will open at 2am as what the guard said. So we waited patiently in a nearby fast food for the ticket booth to open. Come 1:40, we went back and the guard is already guiding the passengers to fall in line for the ticket.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nLo and behold, the 2:30AM bus got full so now the next bus leaves at 4:00AM (and here we thought buses leave every hour). And when it's our turn to pay for our ticket, the 4:00AM bus also got full! And the next bus leaves at 6:00AM. And I swear that if we weren't able to ride the 4:00AM bus, I will not push through with the trip anymore.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nBut our luck was in the work because my father asked the conductor if we could just stand in the bus just so we can arrive in La Union. And yes, the driver approved and thanks for the kind and good guy conductor, he let me sit in his seat instead while he was the one who sat on the middle isle. My father on the other hand stand all the way through La Union which is a 7 hour ride.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jWMO2FRhSk/XHvd-FZP9kI/AAAAAAAAZA8/7H3qbi6-lE8jTmTSKR6YJoNPHnKaFPY9wCLcBGAs/s1600/UGZF9248.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"View from Marlboro Hill\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jWMO2FRhSk/XHvd-FZP9kI/AAAAAAAAZA8/7H3qbi6-lE8jTmTSKR6YJoNPHnKaFPY9wCLcBGAs/s1600/UGZF9248.JPG\" title\u003d\"\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nI managed to get some sleep but even though I got the conductor's seat, it was still not comfortable as the normal passenger seat. Also, since this is a long weekend trip, expect traffic and all sorts of delays.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWhen we arrived in La Union, my father's friend treat us to a breakfast before catching a bus ride to Baguio. We ate at Sebay Beach resto. This was actually my first time to see the surfing spot in La Union. Lots of my friend go to La Union for a weekend getaway to just chill and surf and I've also wanted to try and surf in this area but I really haven't had the chance yet.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svXs30Mu4_U/XHvd4BmcsZI/AAAAAAAAZAc/Y5ymNhbR_IsSArlTG8wo7hMwZbB76tOTQCLcBGAs/s1600/PHTR8707.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Omelette for breakfast\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svXs30Mu4_U/XHvd4BmcsZI/AAAAAAAAZAc/Y5ymNhbR_IsSArlTG8wo7hMwZbB76tOTQCLcBGAs/s1600/PHTR8707.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eAfter breakfast, we rode a bus going to Baguio. The bus ride is roughly around 1 hr and 30 minutes to 2 hours. We are already running late because the last bus going to Sagada leaves at 1PM and if we didn’t catch this, then all of the stuff we did are all for nothing.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nSo when we arrive in Baguio, we tried to get Manila bus tickets first because I had a good feeling that we might not be able to go back on time because I assume all bus lines going to Manila or rather Cubao is full. And obviously, all reservations are full.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe hailed a cab going to the terminal of G/L bus line. I am not sure if this is the only bus line that caters the Baguio-Sagada route but this is only one I could see in the world wide web. Once we arrived in the terminal, we tried to buy tickets and guess what??? Uhuh, you're right! It is sold out. And at this point, I really don't have the energy anymore. But like I said, our luck is working hard this day (of all the days, this is the day our luck worked so hard so yay! Haha) so managed to ride the bus. Chance passenger for the win! We are sitting in the conductor's seat again.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fNAu5liWgcE/XHvd1XC2X4I/AAAAAAAAZAU/0Cuf4cnGFjUMEAjyUOazjG9IrIyl0_pIwCLcBGAs/s1600/OBEO5484.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"G/L bus from Baguio to Sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fNAu5liWgcE/XHvd1XC2X4I/AAAAAAAAZAU/0Cuf4cnGFjUMEAjyUOazjG9IrIyl0_pIwCLcBGAs/s1600/OBEO5484.JPG\" title\u003d\"\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E7Fwb9qRLWQ/XHveBB8Ok1I/AAAAAAAAZBI/YlDUzNaO1PQhRanFfNdOVbETuTSyZIm8gCLcBGAs/s1600/XJEQ6205.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Roads going to Sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E7Fwb9qRLWQ/XHveBB8Ok1I/AAAAAAAAZBI/YlDUzNaO1PQhRanFfNdOVbETuTSyZIm8gCLcBGAs/s1600/XJEQ6205.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A7BTgN9bAcs/XHvd_Ufe1QI/AAAAAAAAZBA/A82bOU0oqgwF9DP_fe9i7yEN8VKr7WHrgCLcBGAs/s1600/VSUQ5531.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Roads going to Sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A7BTgN9bAcs/XHvd_Ufe1QI/AAAAAAAAZBA/A82bOU0oqgwF9DP_fe9i7yEN8VKr7WHrgCLcBGAs/s1600/VSUQ5531.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThe difference this time is that the road going to Sagada is zigzag so I had to hold on to something so I will not fall off from the seat. The travel time from Baguio to Sagada is roughly 6 hours but it took us 7 hours so imagine the travel we had to endure that day. IMAGINE.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOnce we arrived in Sagada, we went straight to our inn which is beautifully located just very near the tourist information center and 1 minute walk from where the bus drops off passengers. Sagada is literally in a mountain so there are no big roads.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAll tourists must register in the tourist center and this is where tourists could get tours as well. Rule is no guide, no tour, which I think is just reasonable because it could very dangerous not having your own tour guide when exploring Sagada.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOne of the things people do when they visit Sagada is to catch the sunset in Kiltepan view but I am not sure if you've heard the news but there are campers that accidentally burned down the area so it was close during our stay. They opened (not sure if they open this just to replace Kiltepan or this was already open to tourists even before the burning incident) a new spot called Marlboro Hill that could accommodate 900 people all at once.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAnother lucky moment was when we met Nica and Gelai while in Sagada. They are in the same bus with us and they are staying at the same inn with us during their first night. I'll say lucky because the people in the tourist center said the Marlboro Hill tour is fully booked so we didn't get a spot but when we talked to them, they said they had a tour guide so we managed to hitch a guide with them. :D\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe next day, we woke up around 4AM to catch the sunrise. Tip: Bring your own flash lights.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SWzOPUG9cLw/XHvdlP_fMYI/AAAAAAAAY_c/RFUpQosYz84x2pBJ_MYffaVkYb4L1adjQCLcBGAs/s1600/ATCL5845.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pine trees everywhere\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SWzOPUG9cLw/XHvdlP_fMYI/AAAAAAAAY_c/RFUpQosYz84x2pBJ_MYffaVkYb4L1adjQCLcBGAs/s1600/ATCL5845.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D5sfygqmz64/XHvdgjk3CsI/AAAAAAAAY_Q/ZHCLGm7CLVMPICbjpyTwAe7V3LehqmjRQCLcBGAs/s1600/DQQD5918.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The crowd in Marlboro Hill\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D5sfygqmz64/XHvdgjk3CsI/AAAAAAAAY_Q/ZHCLGm7CLVMPICbjpyTwAe7V3LehqmjRQCLcBGAs/s1600/DQQD5918.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe crowd in Marlboro Hill\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3XYICnYbI1U/XHvdl6YZTgI/AAAAAAAAY_g/XPxqazjLvj8avn1fUP0SCWDjTadvTM9iwCLcBGAs/s1600/DZND8377.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Hike going to the sunrise spot\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3XYICnYbI1U/XHvdl6YZTgI/AAAAAAAAY_g/XPxqazjLvj8avn1fUP0SCWDjTadvTM9iwCLcBGAs/s1600/DZND8377.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1z4VaAKh0uE/XHvd8sneA5I/AAAAAAAAZAw/ArpouU4HWt0tvQ4zyADcQPhEUkgcOpy9gCLcBGAs/s1600/SBYA3744.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Marlboro Hill crowd\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1z4VaAKh0uE/XHvd8sneA5I/AAAAAAAAZAw/ArpouU4HWt0tvQ4zyADcQPhEUkgcOpy9gCLcBGAs/s1600/SBYA3744.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Idc6ltSEyfg/XHvdmVnSCNI/AAAAAAAAY_k/fBJ214z1WicQ2eqJeYXIR0bEFIOU0bj5wCLcBGAs/s1600/FUHK8954.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The sun slowing showing up\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Idc6ltSEyfg/XHvdmVnSCNI/AAAAAAAAY_k/fBJ214z1WicQ2eqJeYXIR0bEFIOU0bj5wCLcBGAs/s1600/FUHK8954.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMGAJr-WdgE/XHvdrsLbgEI/AAAAAAAAY_w/xW679Nv61BA3RjxOSty02feRKO_PPs6HgCLcBGAs/s1600/KDED7192.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The sun is up\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMGAJr-WdgE/XHvdrsLbgEI/AAAAAAAAY_w/xW679Nv61BA3RjxOSty02feRKO_PPs6HgCLcBGAs/s1600/KDED7192.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nI wasn't prepared in hiking for an hour but thankfully my Keds sneakers didn't give up on me. LOL. The sunrise was beautiful, because it always is no matter which location you view it, it is just beautiful on its own. There are a loooot of people that your photo has a 90% chance of getting photobombed.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nFor me, this is the highlight of the trip because this is my first time here. The last I went to Sagada, it was in Kiltepan viewpoint.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eRight after viewing the sunrise, we went to the so called blue soil. It is literally a blue soil due to high copper sulfate content of the soil. Aside from the blue soil, nothing special. I sat and just observed people taking photos. One of the things I observed is that even though the guides explicitly tells the people not to step on the blue part, people still do it for photo ops purposes like whatttt????\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAnyway, I am not even surprised. That is how most Pinoys behave.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TyVBu95V1so/XHvdr9dIOSI/AAAAAAAAY_4/uUniuHEfEpMiLjSlA2gL619HRqfNf8XfACLcBGAs/s1600/JBKI1296.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Blue Soil Sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TyVBu95V1so/XHvdr9dIOSI/AAAAAAAAY_4/uUniuHEfEpMiLjSlA2gL619HRqfNf8XfACLcBGAs/s1600/JBKI1296.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u7GmnA7i8Ds/XHvdvjusJVI/AAAAAAAAY_8/L9jHwHGY9KUECKV1YjAhiPi0Im7wgjtqACLcBGAs/s1600/KGPT3827.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Blue soil sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u7GmnA7i8Ds/XHvdvjusJVI/AAAAAAAAY_8/L9jHwHGY9KUECKV1YjAhiPi0Im7wgjtqACLcBGAs/s1600/KGPT3827.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jh7IfvvgQAo/XHvd4Nc24LI/AAAAAAAAZAg/29tsZovTW4M-Ig1Ek-qnArPpgc83cQeWACLcBGAs/s1600/PWEW0682.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"blue soil sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jh7IfvvgQAo/XHvd4Nc24LI/AAAAAAAAZAg/29tsZovTW4M-Ig1Ek-qnArPpgc83cQeWACLcBGAs/s1600/PWEW0682.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nI think this spot is new since this wasn't part of the tourist attraction when I first went here.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nAfter blue soil, there's one more area where the guide brought us then we were escorted back to the inn. Our van driver was so busy we had to wait for him for almost an hour. We had breakfast then tried the yogurt in Yogurt house. I am a fan of yogurt and so I was determined to try this restaurant and they did not disappoint! Well, I mean if you like legit yogurt then you would like this too but if you're not into sour food, then you might not like their yogurts. If yogurt just don't spoil that easily then I might have brought home some with me.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xHu8P9dZl9Y/XHvd9tCuhHI/AAAAAAAAZA4/FxjO1NpLS2krB9KRSpnjLjBNmxZQCZSwACLcBGAs/s1600/TZNE7292.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xHu8P9dZl9Y/XHvd9tCuhHI/AAAAAAAAZA4/FxjO1NpLS2krB9KRSpnjLjBNmxZQCZSwACLcBGAs/s1600/TZNE7292.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThey decided to do the caving. As for me, I am not interested because I already did the spelunking before and while it was fun back then, I had no plans in doing it again. LOL.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nI just waited for them in a nearby restaurant and fortunately, I did not wait that long because they did not finish the whole course. They said it was too dangerous and not safe because there are no helmets provided, it was a little dark inside and there's only 1 gas lamp provided for each group, and lastly, if you are not dressed appropriately or is wearing the right shoes, this might not be a good activity for you.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nUp next was the Echo Valley, and Hanging coffins. I guess one of the reasons why the hanging coffins is iconic is because it is literally a coffin hanging in a mountain. This is one of the burial methods of the Igorots. There are qualifications though before someone's body can be hung. Some of the qualifications are one must be a full blooded igorot and an active member of the community promoting igorot tribe culture or activities.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hzFtL6uIj90/XHveBvUKh-I/AAAAAAAAZBM/o9DPT_Ch160ygEiGGIvMWkrKprdsYOXnACLcBGAs/s1600/YJXA2125.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Hanging coffins\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hzFtL6uIj90/XHveBvUKh-I/AAAAAAAAZBM/o9DPT_Ch160ygEiGGIvMWkrKprdsYOXnACLcBGAs/s1600/YJXA2125.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ucWtVmEHyQ/XHvd5Jb8t-I/AAAAAAAAZAk/fjcSzyK52ZIuHzZsTAZ-JLoBBRyu2RqZQCLcBGAs/s1600/QHTS1677.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ucWtVmEHyQ/XHvd5Jb8t-I/AAAAAAAAZAk/fjcSzyK52ZIuHzZsTAZ-JLoBBRyu2RqZQCLcBGAs/s1600/QHTS1677.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eOur last stop was the sunset in Lake Danum, which apparently wasn't as nice as the sunrise because it was too cloudy and the sun was hiding in the clouds. What I like though is that in every tourist spot, there are a lot of vendors selling food. In this case in Lae Danum, there's one sari-sari store selling beers, balut, and siomai. And what's a best way to watch the sunset than drink beer while waiting for it descend?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe had our dinner in Yogurt House again. Aside from yogurts, they also provide full meals. The verdict on the food though? It was not that good. Nica said their Aglio Olio was dry, my order was also not the good. But if you want to eat full meals in Sagada, I guess this is one of the place you could to.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AG0caRUZQYU/XHvdykvgDbI/AAAAAAAAZAE/MfJskGEa5SsMlOSHF63hVCb7m7pyPokvgCLcBGAs/s1600/MDVZ1484.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"San Mig apple in Lake Danum while waiting for sunset\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AG0caRUZQYU/XHvdykvgDbI/AAAAAAAAZAE/MfJskGEa5SsMlOSHF63hVCb7m7pyPokvgCLcBGAs/s1600/MDVZ1484.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBNMBIJB-QM/XHvdoSW5Y9I/AAAAAAAAY_s/Zri2LBhMQAMKOcaNv_NmCYjVuAGrSzFegCLcBGAs/s1600/ICWV5559.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Dinner at Yogurt House\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1490\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBNMBIJB-QM/XHvdoSW5Y9I/AAAAAAAAY_s/Zri2LBhMQAMKOcaNv_NmCYjVuAGrSzFegCLcBGAs/s1600/ICWV5559.JPG\" title\u003d\"Weekend Adventures in Sagada\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eAnd yup, that pretty sums up our stay in Sagada. The next day, we had to wake early because \u003c/span\u003ewe need\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003e to be in Baguio as early as possible to catch a ride going to Manila. First bus from Sagada to Manila is around 5AM and even though we were in the bus stop as early as 4AM, we barely made the first trip again because there are only 13 seats available when the bus arrived.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ucWtVmEHyQ/XHvd5Jb8t-I/AAAAAAAAZAk/fjcSzyK52ZIuHzZsTAZ-JLoBBRyu2RqZQCLcBGAs/s1600/QHTS1677.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ucWtVmEHyQ/XHvd5Jb8t-I/AAAAAAAAZAk/fjcSzyK52ZIuHzZsTAZ-JLoBBRyu2RqZQCLcBGAs/s1600/QHTS1677.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lWO-LtB24iw/XHvm5QnmPkI/AAAAAAAAZBw/8b6UV55-jzgB2MTf-GWBL7e5PL9JgByOgCLcBGAs/s1600/MZCR1114.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lWO-LtB24iw/XHvm5QnmPkI/AAAAAAAAZBw/8b6UV55-jzgB2MTf-GWBL7e5PL9JgByOgCLcBGAs/s1600/MZCR1114.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j-V_gfGDULs/XHvm3e-f1_I/AAAAAAAAZBs/-TRivgbJmysEMw8ho50G-FCSSJKD_mozQCLcBGAs/s1600/UNFG6774.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j-V_gfGDULs/XHvm3e-f1_I/AAAAAAAAZBs/-TRivgbJmysEMw8ho50G-FCSSJKD_mozQCLcBGAs/s1600/UNFG6774.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWhen we arrived in Baguio, we didn't stop for food or food pasalubong, we went straight to the bus terminal and there we managed to ride a bus going to Avenida just fine. Trip to Cubao on the other hand has a very long queue.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOne tip I can give is that if you want to visit Sagada, don't do it on holidays and long weekends, most especially holy week! It's always best to go when there are lesser crowds. Also, do not underestimate the Sagada weather most especially during the cold months in the country. It could get very very cold.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nSo that's how I spent my People Power Anniversary weekend. LOL. How did you spend yours?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i65.tinypic.com/veyq90.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/feeds/9112070254680203863/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2019/03/weekend-adventures-in-sagada.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/9112070254680203863"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/9112070254680203863"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2019/03/weekend-adventures-in-sagada.html","title":"Weekend Adventures in Sagada"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Maaya Legaspi"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175924963575211047"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BjOMHg0AVmLcjpZy8qmbyHpgkPV4x4Q0ibrw3T2WG035M3C-LPhQaxlHgzbpRR2yKGPoJvWQ2gQNBv9HYgnKtPki7fFwSbKW7zU8zCn2kYWN8CUhjWNo9iCX6IHMgQ/s220/IMG_5916.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RN1D_QZZZzc/XHvd9pAwlKI/AAAAAAAAZA0/U9D2c-Cj-por89FjbqmwLLXTIkysDEVeQCLcBGAs/s72-c/RWVL5654.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines"},"georss$point":{"$t":"17.0981353 120.90730400000007"},"georss$box":{"$t":"16.855320799999998 120.58458050000007 17.3409498 121.23002750000006"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760548448812987226.post-8115929372255256204"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-10T14:14:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-10T14:14:35.227+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visayas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Island Hopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Iloilo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"it's more fun in the philippines"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gigantes Island"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Isla de Gigantes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel 2017"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"solo travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Philippines"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Iloilo: Isla de Gigantes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\" style\u003d\"text-align: left;\" trbidi\u003d\"on\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n \u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGZ-IX_ay_o/WTt2e6wCO1I/AAAAAAAAQnI/YxIShz9HTpMKFv3de0Tt_q6a2rSRJ9ObgCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B21.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1185\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"472\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGZ-IX_ay_o/WTt2e6wCO1I/AAAAAAAAQnI/YxIShz9HTpMKFv3de0Tt_q6a2rSRJ9ObgCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B21.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n This is actually the highlight of my first solo travel ever. Remember my trip to \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/03/adventures-in-roxas-city-seafood.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRoxas City\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/03/the-solo-travel-that-almost-didnt-push.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehow it almost didn't push through\u003c/a\u003e? It was indeed a memorable one as I've experienced a lot of first times. I was even adopted for the night by my father's friend that's living in Roxas. The locals are indeed very nice. I also got to see many visit-worthy places in Roxas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n And you know what's intense? I had mumps all throughout this trip that it barely pushed through, but luckily, the odds are in my favor. ;) And don't worry, I was already recovering so I am assuring you guys I am no longer contagious when I took this trip. :)\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWKSg8-2Ruw/WTt21jhCugI/AAAAAAAAQno/0DNTfbAML18pqDmAjgZKVQe6sNB3qzVRACLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B9.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWKSg8-2Ruw/WTt21jhCugI/AAAAAAAAQno/0DNTfbAML18pqDmAjgZKVQe6sNB3qzVRACLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B9.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pulupandan Island\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ePristine waters at Pulupandan Island\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8-3EN-chs2Q/WTt1_9JHRHI/AAAAAAAAQmY/w6jfKe_gdps9k9TM4xbpGutk5PL_NlGygCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B11.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8-3EN-chs2Q/WTt1_9JHRHI/AAAAAAAAQmY/w6jfKe_gdps9k9TM4xbpGutk5PL_NlGygCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B11.jpg\" title\u003d\"Rock formatios at Isla de Gigantes\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1a_uYDGA4S4/WTt2jKDlT1I/AAAAAAAAQnQ/5TNsXkDy0CINIkGY5SZtXv2Zx4x8Zdz1wCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B3.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1a_uYDGA4S4/WTt2jKDlT1I/AAAAAAAAQnQ/5TNsXkDy0CINIkGY5SZtXv2Zx4x8Zdz1wCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B3.jpg\" title\u003d\"Bantigue Sandbar\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n If you're not familiar with Isla de Gigantes, it is an island located at Carles, Iloilo, the northernmost part of Iloilo. Most of the tourist that I encounter going there is from Bacolod and Iloilo. I seldom see Manileno's come there so I assume this is not yet as popular as other tourist destinations for the Manila locals. And actually, I want it to stay that way to prevent it from being so busy that it might be hard to maintain after some time.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Isla de Gigantes or sometimes called \u003cb\u003eGigantes Island\u003c/b\u003e is composed of mainly two islands which are Gigantes Norte, where most of the resorts are located, and Gigantes Sur where most of the Gigantes locals stay. We stayed at Gigantes Sur and it is one of the longest night of my life. Lol!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n There are two ways to go to Isla de Gigantes when you're coming from Manila. It's either you take the Roxas route, which is the best way because it is nearer to Bancal port, or take the Iloilo route wherein it will take longer as you will take Estancia Port that is 4 hrs aways from Iloilo center. If you're taking the Iloilo route, be sure that you have a lot of time in your hands and be prepared with the long travel time.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MiZKmGXugYw/WTt2lMRz5kI/AAAAAAAAQnY/iUnqDDuOdN0MbXjcZPo9tuxP7TAAFrLlwCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B5.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MiZKmGXugYw/WTt2lMRz5kI/AAAAAAAAQnY/iUnqDDuOdN0MbXjcZPo9tuxP7TAAFrLlwCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B5.jpg\" title\u003d\"Bancal Port\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tDQWH_iUH1k/WTt2kftsg-I/AAAAAAAAQnU/Q8kYWqA5G_U94yVIrf3Fj1AjuYDZ72a9QCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B4.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tDQWH_iUH1k/WTt2kftsg-I/AAAAAAAAQnU/Q8kYWqA5G_U94yVIrf3Fj1AjuYDZ72a9QCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B4.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eAll aboard\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2biFvmq5CqA/WTt2XdxzKyI/AAAAAAAAQnA/QvCwQfWdEggTiLk7uNDXTiAXC9UlkDYBQCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2biFvmq5CqA/WTt2XdxzKyI/AAAAAAAAQnA/QvCwQfWdEggTiLk7uNDXTiAXC9UlkDYBQCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B2.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Lucky me, I was escorted by my father's friend, Ms. Liz to Bancal port the next day after my tour in Roxas City. They brought me to the port and even bought 2 liters of water that I can bring with me. Hospitality at its finest!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Since I was doing this as a solo backpacker, I opted to get a tour package because I know this is how I will get to save some bucks. I paid P2350 for the accommodation, island hopping, all meals included, tour guide, and entrance. I think it is already cheap compared to what I inquired to some other resorts. Take note that I am a solo traveler hence, the prices are a little higher compared to what is normal for people traveling in groups.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WgcE56QaaKk/WTt2nv9pNZI/AAAAAAAAQnc/Ox6Uc295pcwtYChrRKHpX8a-nSru05QVACLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B6.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WgcE56QaaKk/WTt2nv9pNZI/AAAAAAAAQnc/Ox6Uc295pcwtYChrRKHpX8a-nSru05QVACLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B6.jpg\" title\u003d\"Boats at Bancal Port\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n So there, I reached Bancal port. I immediately looked for the contact person. I was the only one traveling solo so it's quite hard mingling with other people as they are busy talking with their own groups. Fortunately, there is one group from Bacolod that offered I stay with them for the rest of the tour as I am \"alone\". I haven't gotten their contact details or even their Facebook accounts. I also forgot their names. I am a terrible friend. Sorry guys! huhu. But if ever you get to see this post, hi guys!!!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Before we go to the main Isla de Gigantes, we used the day to do our whole day island hopping wherein if you will ask me is super \u003ci\u003esulit!\u003c/i\u003e There are many islands to see around the Gigantes Island. And you know what I liked the most? our \u003cb\u003eUNLIMITED SEAFOOD LUNCH!!!!\u003c/b\u003e Yup, unlimited and seafood in one sentence. I know, I know. Just by writing this makes my heart want to go back just for the plates of seafood.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_mb8GTV81I/WTt2wQ0Up4I/AAAAAAAAQng/G7IYH4I5v8UekCtzGcHcAfwvV_5_fpgYwCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B7.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_mb8GTV81I/WTt2wQ0Up4I/AAAAAAAAQng/G7IYH4I5v8UekCtzGcHcAfwvV_5_fpgYwCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B7.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pulupandan Island\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eApproaching Pulupandan Island\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jh5V6OnXpwU/WTt2z96kG9I/AAAAAAAAQnk/l2jiNw2ykk8Tjb2oqmOyAih1xs58TaBhwCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B8.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jh5V6OnXpwU/WTt2z96kG9I/AAAAAAAAQnk/l2jiNw2ykk8Tjb2oqmOyAih1xs58TaBhwCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B8.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pulupandan and its rock formations\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qr7V6VVtWz8/WTt1-0XQi8I/AAAAAAAAQmU/wvXqVM78JGUL8JhU0hyWbLL1fPkEMqmLgCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1289\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"514\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qr7V6VVtWz8/WTt1-0XQi8I/AAAAAAAAQmU/wvXqVM78JGUL8JhU0hyWbLL1fPkEMqmLgCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B1.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nLet me tour you\u0026nbsp;around Isla de Gigantes Island Hopping! First stop, \u003cb\u003ePulupandan Island\u003c/b\u003e. In here, the rock formations are the main attraction.. well aside from the crystal blue water, the rock formations here are amazing. There's a coconut tree in the middle that has survived the Yolanda wrath (Typhoon Haiyan).\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Our next stop is the \u003cb\u003eBantigue Sand Bar\u003c/b\u003e. If I just have my own drone then this will be the perfect spot for it. The water is sooooo blue and the sandbar is a very long stretch that has a view of two different rock formations. This is where we also ate our lunch. We had fish, scallops, crabs, oysters, rice.. and everything is unlimited! I only had one problem though.. I had mumps that time so it was hard chewing the food.. If I didn't have it back then, I would have probably stuffed myself to death. Seafood is love. And to top it all off.. it was super fresh!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kqgGUOGBwpw/WTt2FdttUMI/AAAAAAAAQmk/245tG2rwjnwM7jj8W7Gd-n4bmV6piHzSgCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B13.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kqgGUOGBwpw/WTt2FdttUMI/AAAAAAAAQmk/245tG2rwjnwM7jj8W7Gd-n4bmV6piHzSgCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B13.jpg\" title\u003d\"Bantigue Sandbar\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eThe long stretch of Bantigue Sandbar\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_kmC8kK8hOo/WTt2Kd0slDI/AAAAAAAAQmo/oFkbvoe4PbMjcRU7_ykOc9lYLmbuDqJmgCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B14.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_kmC8kK8hOo/WTt2Kd0slDI/AAAAAAAAQmo/oFkbvoe4PbMjcRU7_ykOc9lYLmbuDqJmgCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B14.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CUZPE4Gtj4o/WTt3EijwS2I/AAAAAAAAQnw/OyrpT3TDVkMDFDXvSOmy9pfSX7SFXLWGwCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CUZPE4Gtj4o/WTt3EijwS2I/AAAAAAAAQnw/OyrpT3TDVkMDFDXvSOmy9pfSX7SFXLWGwCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes.png\" title\u003d\"Unlimited seafood\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eLunch :p~~~\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Right after lunch, we went straight to visit other islands. We visited Antonia Beach, Calumpang (dubbed as mini Boracay), Tangke Salt Water Lagoon, Cabugao Daku, and lastly the most famous of them all, Cabugao Gamay.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vpvG1Vd7dQQ/WTt2NcvTrKI/AAAAAAAAQmw/2we_xqLHaF0w6gAm61bnrbv7fBFFSBBzQCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B16.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vpvG1Vd7dQQ/WTt2NcvTrKI/AAAAAAAAQmw/2we_xqLHaF0w6gAm61bnrbv7fBFFSBBzQCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B16.jpg\" title\u003d\"Calumpang Island\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eCalumpang behind me\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSzTS9liz1U/WTt2MkLvLLI/AAAAAAAAQms/s4GJetKpjX0uYQAMIK3Kue7R1SiaxCSnwCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B15.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSzTS9liz1U/WTt2MkLvLLI/AAAAAAAAQms/s4GJetKpjX0uYQAMIK3Kue7R1SiaxCSnwCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B15.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eCalumpang \u003c/b\u003ewas said to have white sand as fine as Boracay's. I don't know how true this is but the island is just small. I think none from our group went down to experience it. We just took photos and all stayed in the boat. \u003cb\u003eAntonia Beach\u003c/b\u003e, on the other hand, is the home of many activities around Isla de Gigantes. You can snorkel, rent a banana boat or rent a jet ski. Most of the other groups are busy taking photos and swimming while I opted to go back to the boat.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n And just as I was going back, I met these 3 Chinese guys together with their girl friend that I also forgot the name. HUHU. I'm terrible at names. Dang! They asked me if I want to join them for the banana boat ride and wow, it was one hell of a ride. Lol! I'm glad I didn't fell off the banana boat. Staying strong! haha. We also tried and took turns riding the jet ski.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5bC2ABduVew/WTt2TpJ-6fI/AAAAAAAAQm4/iYltw1IQ9VQZnpQvKKFkAswds82pYacegCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B18.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5bC2ABduVew/WTt2TpJ-6fI/AAAAAAAAQm4/iYltw1IQ9VQZnpQvKKFkAswds82pYacegCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B18.jpg\" title\u003d\"Tangke Salt Water Lagoon\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eTangke Salt Water Lagoon\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eTangke Salt Water Lagoon\u003c/b\u003e is like a mini Kayangan Lake only that the water is not that clear. There are\u0026nbsp;people cliff jumping in this area. And lastly, our last stop was \u003cb\u003eCabugao Gamay\u003c/b\u003e. This is the famous Instagram place and the best place to catch the sunset if you're around Gigantes Island.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mqbVvmgs0d0/WTt2VKE7x7I/AAAAAAAAQm8/tmxqBsSEhTsxs_NpFDDgxQDRAlNg_BJoQCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B19.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mqbVvmgs0d0/WTt2VKE7x7I/AAAAAAAAQm8/tmxqBsSEhTsxs_NpFDDgxQDRAlNg_BJoQCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B19.jpg\" title\u003d\"Cabugao Gamay\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eGz_sKw4RSo/WTt2dbT4JKI/AAAAAAAAQnE/MK9Gq6HMks0arHtAlq5mRB95aiqsGOBYACLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B20.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"928\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"370\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eGz_sKw4RSo/WTt2dbT4JKI/AAAAAAAAQnE/MK9Gq6HMks0arHtAlq5mRB95aiqsGOBYACLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B20.jpg\" title\u003d\"Cabugao Gamay\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lHMtqsEYJFw/WTt2gFtJHGI/AAAAAAAAQnM/jky3p2db-UIITVqKW4rDHjRgUkA7Qd53wCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B22.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lHMtqsEYJFw/WTt2gFtJHGI/AAAAAAAAQnM/jky3p2db-UIITVqKW4rDHjRgUkA7Qd53wCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B22.jpg\" title\u003d\"Cabugao Gamay\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eThe view from Cabugao Gamay's elevated area\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n There's a clear view of the whole island on an elevated part. Most people have mistaken this place as Isla de Gigantes. But no, it's actually called Cabugao Gamay and the Isla de Gigantes we're referring to is not even a tourist destination. It's just the place where resorts place accommodations for all these island hopping stuff.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n It was indeed a tiring day but it doesn't end there! Once we're done taking photos at Cabugao Gamay, we went straight to Gigantes Sur because this is where our accommodation is located. The accommodation we had is like a \u003ci\u003ebahay kubo\u003c/i\u003e type wherein if you will ask is okay with me.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n What I didn't like though is that it didn't have any blankets! And that I only figured it out when everybody was asleep so there was no one I could ask. I am the type of person who can't sleep without a blanket. This is like the longest night ever as I couldn't sleep. No blankets, and since it's a \u003ci\u003ebahay kubo\u003c/i\u003e type, the temperature outside can easily be felt inside. And it was soooo freaking cold! I can also hear the curtains slamming the thin wood facade of the \u003ci\u003ebahay kubo\u003c/i\u003e. Super scary! I remember finishing all the songs in my playlist and I haven't had a deep sleep yet. Glad I survived!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n But of course, before we retire for the night, there's a mini socials. Our dinner was calamari and again, scallops. There's also a karaoke machine but it sounds kinda rusty already. Lol! And it was old school too... you need to drop in P5 for every song you want to sing. haha!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n The next day, since I wasn't able to sleep well.. I was one of the few who woke up very early. Which is also okay because I had to leave earlier than the others because my return flight to Manila is at 4 PM and if I will leave at 10 am, the same with others, I might not be able to catch up with my flight.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqIMaepeILY/WTt2P9riLTI/AAAAAAAAQm0/r62Pn7EqcQgilnP1-nqmX3mqWrc-J7-gACLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B17.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqIMaepeILY/WTt2P9riLTI/AAAAAAAAQm0/r62Pn7EqcQgilnP1-nqmX3mqWrc-J7-gACLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B17.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eLoving this shot\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gL1bBwOQl7o/WTt2Cb4ZkPI/AAAAAAAAQmc/3uavpsioyOUDW332FoDawYoexUbc5yepgCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B10.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gL1bBwOQl7o/WTt2Cb4ZkPI/AAAAAAAAQmc/3uavpsioyOUDW332FoDawYoexUbc5yepgCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B10.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n I packed my bags and ate breakfast then the tour guide went with me to Estancia terminal. The others who are left had the chance to visit \u003cb\u003ePawikan Cave\u003c/b\u003e. Huhu! But it's better than missing my flight.. so yeah.. okay. We arrived at Estancia at around 10 AM then from there, I had to take a van going to Tagbak Terminal in Iloilo. Travel time? 4 hours. That's why it's advisable to take Roxas whenever you're going to Isla de Gigantes because it is much nearer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n I was able to get some sleep during the ride to Tagbak terminal. I arrived at Tagbak at around 2 PM then I went straight to SM Iloilo because that's where the van to the airport is. I roam around the mall first and bought some bread to eat that will also serve as my lunch. My flight to Manila was a bit delayed though but I arrived safely. Yey!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n I thought I would be able to roam around Iloilo before my flight but guess time can't really permit it.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tDQWH_iUH1k/WTt2kftsg-I/AAAAAAAAQnU/Q8kYWqA5G_U94yVIrf3Fj1AjuYDZ72a9QCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B4.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tDQWH_iUH1k/WTt2kftsg-I/AAAAAAAAQnU/Q8kYWqA5G_U94yVIrf3Fj1AjuYDZ72a9QCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B4.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n This is one memorable trip. There's just so many things I learned and I discover. Not just from the surroundings but also to myself. I learned that I am not a good traveler yet because I still can't sleep without any blankets. Well, it might be something shallow but you know.. this is something I really can't live without. Lol.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n It's also a bit sad and I sometimes get homesick because I am alone! huhu. Maybe because this is my first time and I am not really comfortable but you get the point, right?\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n On the positive side, I was able to meet new people wherein if you will ask me is a tough one because as an introvert and a super shy person, it's really a challenge I need to do on my own. There's no one to do the socializing for me. The whole experience was also fun! I knew my limits when it comes to traveling and that there are always the pros and cons.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHU0aDR07ns/WTt27FSuX2I/AAAAAAAAQns/Qin5DE8g4rglz6piYtK71duB-8h_UjzzgCLcB/s1600/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHU0aDR07ns/WTt27FSuX2I/AAAAAAAAQns/Qin5DE8g4rglz6piYtK71duB-8h_UjzzgCLcB/s640/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes.jpg\" title\u003d\"Isla de Gigantes, Carles Iloilo Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Will I do this again? Definitely. I want to try traveling internationally alone. But I think it needs a lot of preparation. Emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially! haha!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n BTW, if you guys are traveling to Isla de Gigantes, you might want to check out the tour package I got. Check out their \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/isla.gigantes.58?ref\u003dbr_rs\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFB Page.\u003c/a\u003e \u0026nbsp;Let them know I refer you! ;)\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n \u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i65.tinypic.com/veyq90.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/feeds/8115929372255256204/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/06/iloilo-isla-de-gigantes.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/8115929372255256204"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/8115929372255256204"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/06/iloilo-isla-de-gigantes.html","title":"Iloilo: Isla de Gigantes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Maaya Legaspi"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175924963575211047"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BjOMHg0AVmLcjpZy8qmbyHpgkPV4x4Q0ibrw3T2WG035M3C-LPhQaxlHgzbpRR2yKGPoJvWQ2gQNBv9HYgnKtPki7fFwSbKW7zU8zCn2kYWN8CUhjWNo9iCX6IHMgQ/s220/IMG_5916.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGZ-IX_ay_o/WTt2e6wCO1I/AAAAAAAAQnI/YxIShz9HTpMKFv3de0Tt_q6a2rSRJ9ObgCLcB/s72-c/Isla%2Bde%2BGigantes%2B21.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"16"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Carles, Iloilo, Philippines"},"georss$point":{"$t":"11.5687532 123.23632459999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"11.3198247 122.9136011 11.8176817 123.55904809999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760548448812987226.post-5230357926719238863"},"published":{"$t":"2017-05-27T00:47:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-05-27T00:47:57.497+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Talisay City"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Negros Occidental"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"it's more fun in the philippines"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The ruins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel 2017"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Philippines"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel diaries"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Beauty of The Ruins "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\" style\u003d\"text-align: left;\" trbidi\u003d\"on\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b--tqxIrAXc/WShSYtiX5zI/AAAAAAAAQiI/DyO380KYs-gBZOWnob572DP7Sdy_vom8gCLcB/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b--tqxIrAXc/WShSYtiX5zI/AAAAAAAAQiI/DyO380KYs-gBZOWnob572DP7Sdy_vom8gCLcB/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B1.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFinally! This is the last post on our \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/02/bacolod-day-in-city-of-smiles.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBacolod\u003c/a\u003e-\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/02/iloilo-dinagyang-2017.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eIloilo\u003c/a\u003e-\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/04/guimaras-mangoes-and-beaches-what-else.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGuimaras\u003c/a\u003e tour last January. Yes, you read that right, last January and I am only blogging it now. Haha! I'm trying to catch up on my backlogs one by one but it just keeps on coming! Loool. But anyway, I am not really complaining, keep the new adventures coming. 😉\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JtTmser_U9s/WShXIKYdS5I/AAAAAAAAQic/0fs097jR17cEQWvLsYm4xUTMyPq-MU4PACLcB/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BNegros%2BOccidental.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JtTmser_U9s/WShXIKYdS5I/AAAAAAAAQic/0fs097jR17cEQWvLsYm4xUTMyPq-MU4PACLcB/s640/The%2BRuins%2BNegros%2BOccidental.jpg\" title\u003d\"Going inside\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ewhat you will see upon entrance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LwwrLiXemMg/WShXESxVzvI/AAAAAAAAQiY/SLvrnCB-P7YUB0yvcZz5qGm1bBL4WCfZgCLcB/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LwwrLiXemMg/WShXESxVzvI/AAAAAAAAQiY/SLvrnCB-P7YUB0yvcZz5qGm1bBL4WCfZgCLcB/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B2.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMPgfAXiQyU/WShXY7Ksj5I/AAAAAAAAQik/oTlIyQeg2YYfvbaydYL6378rBrlyN6EUwCLcB/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B3.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMPgfAXiQyU/WShXY7Ksj5I/AAAAAAAAQik/oTlIyQeg2YYfvbaydYL6378rBrlyN6EUwCLcB/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B3.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nOur activity on our last day was to see the stunning The Ruins. I am always seeing this beauty every time my friends post their Bacolod trips and oh my gosh, if it is already this beautiful in the pictures, what more in real life?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe Ruins is a beautiful testament to love as this house or should I say mansion is created to honor Don Mariano's love for his wife, Maria Braga. It's a long old love story wherein Don Mariano met Maria Braga on the streets of Hong Kong. And as their love grow for each other, they also grew their\u0026nbsp;family and had a big family of 10 kids.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nMaria's pregnancy on their 11th child is the tragic end to the Maria's life and their supposed to be 11th child as Maria slipped in their bathroom and wasn't attended by a physician right away.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nBeing lonely and heart broken, Don Mariano built this mansion and their kids lived in the place for as long as they are not yet married. After some time, the place was burnt to prevent the Japanese from using it as a headquarters. And now, only this beautiful ruins is left for that passionate love.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fC6hs-7CNE/WShXRuTHvLI/AAAAAAAAQig/fzaNl6RrfjUY8WygPEjvQ7dVIABIJkz5QCEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B4.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1589\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"634\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fC6hs-7CNE/WShXRuTHvLI/AAAAAAAAQig/fzaNl6RrfjUY8WygPEjvQ7dVIABIJkz5QCEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B4.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJdXemwK1vQ/WShXww5omcI/AAAAAAAAQi4/tlzEYBytcNwpn2QMo53f-ZKjrGVht6xcACEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B9.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJdXemwK1vQ/WShXww5omcI/AAAAAAAAQi4/tlzEYBytcNwpn2QMo53f-ZKjrGVht6xcACEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B9.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TA3UGMbVHjE/WShXdhZ2OkI/AAAAAAAAQio/q06q56Zq1hIl7xL5BFwZKYLN2U0KseTUgCEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B5.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1060\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"424\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TA3UGMbVHjE/WShXdhZ2OkI/AAAAAAAAQio/q06q56Zq1hIl7xL5BFwZKYLN2U0KseTUgCEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B5.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eThe girls \u0026lt;3\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e8Md9ikWAow/WShXisooicI/AAAAAAAAQis/2kd1G-rXpY82CsKHrH27mbNba_qAYZY2QCEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B6.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e8Md9ikWAow/WShXisooicI/AAAAAAAAQis/2kd1G-rXpY82CsKHrH27mbNba_qAYZY2QCEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B6.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nActually, before we were able to see The Ruins, we had a veryyyy long day of traveling from Guimaras to Bacolod. Had I known that we'll be touring different provinces, I should have chosen Iloilo international airport as our return airport to Manila. From Guimaras, we rode a boat going back to Iloilo then we had to take a ferry back to Bacolod. And guess what?? The ferry was late so our trip was also delayed and the ocean is more wavy than usual which makes the ferry move slower.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nWe also plan on going to Campuestohan that afternoon but since we had many delays, our time cannot permit it anymore. So instead, we just marvel the beauty at The Ruins.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe Ruins is situated at Talisay, another city under Negros Occidental. People who visits Bacolod often mistaken The Ruins as part of Bacolod. But no, It is in Talisay.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe Ruins is picture perfect everywhere. That even if you don't have any skills in taking photos, it will come out as instagram worthy. How's that? Just look at our vivid and crisp photos! \u0026lt;3\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oGOYK_qpsQA/WShXv5VnhhI/AAAAAAAAQjA/sxABaXbcASIG9Dc_rpEb7HKXPhsORCymQCEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B7.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1025\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"410\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oGOYK_qpsQA/WShXv5VnhhI/AAAAAAAAQjA/sxABaXbcASIG9Dc_rpEb7HKXPhsORCymQCEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B7.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eThe whole squad\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7qyKCP7l3Ec/WShXANMrDUI/AAAAAAAAQjA/CGhyOZurcXk2dm9NnMirojnnk_CYmbqwgCEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B10.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7qyKCP7l3Ec/WShXANMrDUI/AAAAAAAAQjA/CGhyOZurcXk2dm9NnMirojnnk_CYmbqwgCEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B10.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nGoing inside, there are not much furniture. The 2nd floor is closed for viewing probably because of safety reasons. Nonetheless, the facade alone is beautiful. You can have your photoshoot on point here.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nI think this place is also beautiful at night with all the lights to light up its beauty. If you love architecture, then this one will surely tickle your inner architect.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nIt was one amazing getaway. 4 days gone so fast! There's just too many firsts in this trip. First time to travel with my high school friends, first time to visit these beautiful places, first time to experience Dinagyang. It was indeed a fun travel. 🙂\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1sBdtkjLK4/WShXvzMUD2I/AAAAAAAAQjA/PjC_c9SLEaI9Tn9Q03Hldt4864IQv5AKwCEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B8.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1027\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"410\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1sBdtkjLK4/WShXvzMUD2I/AAAAAAAAQjA/PjC_c9SLEaI9Tn9Q03Hldt4864IQv5AKwCEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B8.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dE-ukIGEAVU/WShX30kfL9I/AAAAAAAAQjA/3LpNyOEcIWsAqcWbXzFUqigpoVWSDtoLACEw/s1600/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1174\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"468\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dE-ukIGEAVU/WShX30kfL9I/AAAAAAAAQjA/3LpNyOEcIWsAqcWbXzFUqigpoVWSDtoLACEw/s640/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental.jpg\" title\u003d\"The Ruins, Negros Occidental\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nEntrance tix during our visit:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nAdult: P100\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nSenior Citizen/PWD: P50\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nStudent: P40\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nChildren (below 8 yrs. old): P20\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\nTalisay City, Negros Occidental\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i65.tinypic.com/veyq90.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/feeds/5230357926719238863/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/05/the-beauty-of-ruins.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/5230357926719238863"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/5230357926719238863"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/05/the-beauty-of-ruins.html","title":"The Beauty of The Ruins "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Maaya Legaspi"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175924963575211047"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BjOMHg0AVmLcjpZy8qmbyHpgkPV4x4Q0ibrw3T2WG035M3C-LPhQaxlHgzbpRR2yKGPoJvWQ2gQNBv9HYgnKtPki7fFwSbKW7zU8zCn2kYWN8CUhjWNo9iCX6IHMgQ/s220/IMG_5916.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b--tqxIrAXc/WShSYtiX5zI/AAAAAAAAQiI/DyO380KYs-gBZOWnob572DP7Sdy_vom8gCLcB/s72-c/The%2BRuins%2BTalisay%2BCity%2BNegros%2BOccidental%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines"},"georss$point":{"$t":"10.7325049 123.01135679999993"},"georss$box":{"$t":"10.4828589 122.68863329999994 10.9821509 123.33408029999993"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760548448812987226.post-8588653588522558731"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-16T23:23:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-05-11T23:46:25.473+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visayas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Island Hopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"it's more fun in the philippines"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Guimaras"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mango Pizza"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Land tour"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mangoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Philippines"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guimaras: Mangoes and Beaches? What Else Can You Ask For?!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\" style\u003d\"text-align: left;\" trbidi\u003d\"on\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ummbm9idY5E/WPGhTfOw9-I/AAAAAAAAIgk/GRb7viiZkvkRGdsu0j-RSf7su9K8mlPiACLcB/s1600/Guimaras%2B21.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ummbm9idY5E/WPGhTfOw9-I/AAAAAAAAIgk/GRb7viiZkvkRGdsu0j-RSf7su9K8mlPiACLcB/s640/Guimaras%2B21.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Oh yes, you read the title right. Contrary to popular belief, Guimaras is not only famous for its sweet world class mangoes, some of us don't know this but this amazing province also has amazing beaches to offer! And I only knew it prior to planning this trip. If you don't know yet, we had a 4 day trip to Bacolod, Iloilo, and Guimaras. Guimaras being our 3rd stop before we go back to Bacolod for our flight back to Manila.\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n To us Filipinos, we probably know Guimaras as our top exporter of mangoes because of its sweet and pure taste. And while that is something to be proud of, what I can attest to is that this island province should also be famous for its beaches. Before anything else, let's have an expectation setting. Yes. Guimaras has amazing beaches to offer but to make you guys imagine, there's almost few to no nightlife in the beachfront establishments. And if you value relaxation more than booze and partying all night, then you would most certainly enjoy Guimaras.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oeGooqz8cBE/WPGiFajafXI/AAAAAAAAIhM/I-yLoonfOSMWeAl8GryHd17wOKxN9WnUgCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B6.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oeGooqz8cBE/WPGiFajafXI/AAAAAAAAIhM/I-yLoonfOSMWeAl8GryHd17wOKxN9WnUgCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B6.jpg\" title\u003d\"Ortiz Wharf, Iloilo\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oeY-Jsnc_Bg/WPGiGco-NvI/AAAAAAAAIhQ/nRvWv0EHjQETz7Ims-JgG_YkJLq0YgDMwCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B7.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oeY-Jsnc_Bg/WPGiGco-NvI/AAAAAAAAIhQ/nRvWv0EHjQETz7Ims-JgG_YkJLq0YgDMwCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B7.jpg\" title\u003d\"Boats to Guimaras\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We depart Iloilo early in the morning to go and explore Guimaras. Travel time is just 15 minutes and the jump off is Ortiz Wharf where the boat departs every 15 minutes starting from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM daily. I guess this is really the main transportation of the locals going to and fro Iloilo and Guimaras.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n I also saw students using this mode of transportation. I'm just not used to seeing this stuff because I'm so fond to land travels in Manila. Jeeps, LRT, buses, you name it. Fare cost is P14. Yup, that cheap. We can assume that Guimaras is just really near to Iloilo.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Weather is very cooperative, sunny and cloudy but a little bit gloomy in the morning. Upon arriving in Guimaras, we managed to rent a multi cab good for the 6 of us\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003ethat will transport us to our booked hotel room. We paid P2000 for a whole day rent which we will also be using in touring the city.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor me, the amount is already a good deal because the port is far from our hotel plus we have our own space and that we don't have to commute anymore upon roaming around. So 2000/6 that is P334. No hassle and stress-free. :)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15gTkCp7h9w/WPGiOJcPHzI/AAAAAAAAIhc/ka7j8eaBGvUJt0vBtQrxuc-RMmYBK5HrQCEw/s1600/Guimaras.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15gTkCp7h9w/WPGiOJcPHzI/AAAAAAAAIhc/ka7j8eaBGvUJt0vBtQrxuc-RMmYBK5HrQCEw/s640/Guimaras.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p97MtOYRfog/WPGgQs2a86I/AAAAAAAAIhc/19ydarRP2ugDM32Sr2O89fcRPpc8flImQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p97MtOYRfog/WPGgQs2a86I/AAAAAAAAIhc/19ydarRP2ugDM32Sr2O89fcRPpc8flImQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B1.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l1vfT1M-dxM/WPGhFGyET6I/AAAAAAAAIhc/7Pso2tu_43g4GYsu3-2dBkzu9AvPW3LHQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l1vfT1M-dxM/WPGhFGyET6I/AAAAAAAAIhc/7Pso2tu_43g4GYsu3-2dBkzu9AvPW3LHQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B2.jpg\" title\u003d\"Island Hopping in Guimaras\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlan is to have the island hopping the next day because we thought we couldn't do all the activities in one day. But nah, we managed to push through the island hopping the same day as our land tour around Guimaras. Win win! The only thing we will only do the next day is to prepare ourselves for a long travel time to Bacolod and then Manila.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We stayed at \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid\u003d1762335\u0026amp;pcs\u003d1\u0026amp;hid\u003d567936\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRaymen Beach Resort\u003c/a\u003e because this is the jump off of the island hopping and Alubihod beach is just a 3-minute walk away. So this is where the fun starts! We settled down in our room and changed to our island hopping attire. Since we were told that we can do both island hopping and city tour at the same day, we then started the adventure with island hopping! And oh btw if you're wondering if we did ever eat breakfast, we did! :D\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zo0WNxnTr30/WPGg1RF4wEI/AAAAAAAAIhc/gqvDMEaW8tQorxka5JgitTVJfPE6FI00wCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B16.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zo0WNxnTr30/WPGg1RF4wEI/AAAAAAAAIhc/gqvDMEaW8tQorxka5JgitTVJfPE6FI00wCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B16.jpg\" title\u003d\"SEAFDEC Guimaras\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n So our first stop? The Igang Marine Station of SEAFDEC (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center). To tell you the truth, I am not expecting a lot about Guimaras. I mean it could just be like any other beach. We can have island hopping but are the islands and the beaches really worth it? That's what I thought at first. But while we're approaching SEAFDEC, right there and then, there is something really worth visiting. We stumble across a large group of people when we dock so the guide took us all in one group and started educating us about the place and their mission.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n SEAFDEC is the breeding ground of different fishes. These marine creatures are then used for researches and are clustered into different fish pens to avoid unwanted creatures in that might eat the fishes.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ig9dHMxxFgw/WPGg43NHz5I/AAAAAAAAIhc/kde8MGrbybE7R6qBouBzS7czRxNH1yBTACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B18.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"478\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ig9dHMxxFgw/WPGg43NHz5I/AAAAAAAAIhc/kde8MGrbybE7R6qBouBzS7czRxNH1yBTACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B18.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n It was fun playing with the fishes and feeding them as they try to catch the food. There are a lot of species to be seen but what I liked the most was the turtles! I may be in my early twenties but it was actually my first time to see a large turtle swimming around! It's as if I was on a field trip. LOL!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Next stop was the Ave Maria Islet. This is where the guide said we can have snorkeling. My friends snorkeled while I enjoyed the beach and the water. I'm not expecting to see a big ecosystem down below so I just took photos and swam. And also, after being stung by something while we're snorkeling in Coron, it's hard for me to have an encounter with fishes without proper gears.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n I just learned how important water shoes are! I don't know if they saw something but the surroundings of the beach are rocky. I had a hard time going back to the boat because of the rocks and the fear I might step on something poisonous or deadly.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8e4UQhyZ5r0/WPGhBRBQlwI/AAAAAAAAIhc/vJFcaskvMD034uCiZp3vNTqi7JRr3F_sACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B19.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8e4UQhyZ5r0/WPGhBRBQlwI/AAAAAAAAIhc/vJFcaskvMD034uCiZp3vNTqi7JRr3F_sACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B19.jpg\" title\u003d\"Ave Maria Islet\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-co1U3v9uSas/WPGhxTbXZqI/AAAAAAAAIhc/Lb3fzCYoVoQtZqUOrzCML2ZbHJGiZgBeQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B3.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-co1U3v9uSas/WPGhxTbXZqI/AAAAAAAAIhc/Lb3fzCYoVoQtZqUOrzCML2ZbHJGiZgBeQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B3.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0upfeFXGLTQ/WPGgx-3W3AI/AAAAAAAAIhc/dpFMnUifBnsHq3GAvSlMy5199NdYoSSWACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B17.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0upfeFXGLTQ/WPGgx-3W3AI/AAAAAAAAIhc/dpFMnUifBnsHq3GAvSlMy5199NdYoSSWACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B17.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAve Maria Islet\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-omJ23SGKO8Y/WPGhubOBA-I/AAAAAAAAIhc/FNyIfRmR5FAw7J2i5348USzxJpsJUzzcgCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B27.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-omJ23SGKO8Y/WPGhubOBA-I/AAAAAAAAIhc/FNyIfRmR5FAw7J2i5348USzxJpsJUzzcgCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B27.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n As for the beach alone, well.. it was nice. It was really little. It could pass off as sandbar if it wouldn't for the small rock formation beside it.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Next stop was the Baras Cave. We didn't really go inside but it was just interesting because it's in the middle of the ocean. And for a change, it was cold on the surface.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We also went to see to Nagtago Beach from afar. There's actually a lot of islands to see while island hopping but we didn't go to see the others. Guess we just wanted some time with the sea. One place I want to see but we didn't go to was the turtle sanctuary. I saw a lot of photos online and it was really interesting to see up close! But well.. maybe next time?\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqU3zI2Vzg0/WPGh3UGO3-I/AAAAAAAAIhc/DiZcrDjPmh09RcXAbSzndNqPOLJwrWaKgCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B4.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqU3zI2Vzg0/WPGh3UGO3-I/AAAAAAAAIhc/DiZcrDjPmh09RcXAbSzndNqPOLJwrWaKgCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B4.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOtw back to Alubihod Beach\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jMVoHqqXpx4/WPGh7tRc2PI/AAAAAAAAIhc/VY5IpdhE86U1CYlCVRH7PUgVOy1Y512xACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B5.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jMVoHqqXpx4/WPGh7tRc2PI/AAAAAAAAIhc/VY5IpdhE86U1CYlCVRH7PUgVOy1Y512xACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B5.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n It was tiring! All those travel from Iloilo to Island hopping. We went back to the hotel past noon and we haven't eaten lunch yet! So while some of us decided to play around Alubihod beach, some of us already took a bath and got ready for the next activity. No time to waste here. \u003dD\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n But before everything else.. we had to try the famous Mango Pizza at Pitstop! Our hired multi cab for the day took us here to have lunch and to also try the mango pizza together with some other local dishes. But lo and behold, there are no mangoes available! Like really? Mango capital and yet there are no mangoes available? How can this be!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Guess our visit was not yet the season of sweet mangoes. So for lunch, some of us ordered some other types of pizza, burgers, and rice meal. What I liked was the Adobo with mangoes. I thought it was a weird combination but it was actually good!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RE-gCyFrzJQ/WPGiMwKT9nI/AAAAAAAAIhc/IG5Q0edkgW4CjT9SqNQqk2xjdN0ldHevQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B8.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RE-gCyFrzJQ/WPGiMwKT9nI/AAAAAAAAIhc/IG5Q0edkgW4CjT9SqNQqk2xjdN0ldHevQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B8.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pitstop's menu\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We can't leave a place without trying something that's really about that place and so we cannot leave Guimaras without ever tasting that mango pizza. We tried our luck and got their number because they said they deliver and we can also advance order the next day, but there's no guarantee.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Pitstop's service, on the other hand, is very slow. We're hangry and starving already before the actual food was delivered to our tables. We also had to follow up several times.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Right after filling our tummies, the tour continues! If you plan on visiting Guimaras, aside from island hopping. There are actually a lot of places you can visit and discover here. But just like any other travels we have, we can't possibly see them all especially that I think it was almost 3 PM and we haven't started with the city tour yet.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OAD4OixUm80/WPGhVfnATPI/AAAAAAAAIhc/xvagQERNAB8Iw1R_lXik48RLwJInn5KIQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B22.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"490\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OAD4OixUm80/WPGhVfnATPI/AAAAAAAAIhc/xvagQERNAB8Iw1R_lXik48RLwJInn5KIQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B22.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lM26EiB1fRg/WPGhX7-TXXI/AAAAAAAAIhc/pR_92i9lhBUe-fRWhl8RF-SuC1pzVWbFgCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B23.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lM26EiB1fRg/WPGhX7-TXXI/AAAAAAAAIhc/pR_92i9lhBUe-fRWhl8RF-SuC1pzVWbFgCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B23.jpg\" title\u003d\"Holy Family Hills\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHoly Family Hills\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We managed to visit the Guimaras sign/lettering (I don't know what it's called! LOL), Holy Family Hills, as well as the San Lorenzo Windmills which if you would ask me has a Batanes vibe. Not that I already visited Batanes but the pictures I always see online is somehow close to what I saw there. And to be honest, I thought Ilocos is the only province that has windmills! Glad to know there are a lot more out there!\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We watched the sunset before going back to the resort. It was a long drive but I swear, the windmills are a must see! I can imagine it as a setting of a movie because it is somehow has a romantic look.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yR4XEsrrINE/WPGgNgLkjAI/AAAAAAAAIhc/v00TSlUBckUhBYaAXNPWRYQaCDD_AWu3gCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B11.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yR4XEsrrINE/WPGgNgLkjAI/AAAAAAAAIhc/v00TSlUBckUhBYaAXNPWRYQaCDD_AWu3gCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B11.jpg\" title\u003d\"San Lorenzo Windmills\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHashtag Golden Hour \u003d))\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4RA23-c41xs/WPGgkbJZe-I/AAAAAAAAIhc/EwlZ2uo-dVUcBxXX_FDwHqUgU4ExlF9YACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B14.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4RA23-c41xs/WPGgkbJZe-I/AAAAAAAAIhc/EwlZ2uo-dVUcBxXX_FDwHqUgU4ExlF9YACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B14.jpg\" title\u003d\"San Lorenzo Windmills\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TN04rCL_HcY/WPGgdoCpgEI/AAAAAAAAIhc/ODKswTvdrV8z4pKDIYHlOcVVNx-49HBSACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B12.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TN04rCL_HcY/WPGgdoCpgEI/AAAAAAAAIhc/ODKswTvdrV8z4pKDIYHlOcVVNx-49HBSACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B12.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Later that night, we had dinner at their restaurant wherein we're all shocked because of how cheap the food was. We all ordered something for ourselves and we thought it was just single serving because the price looks like it. But then to our surprise, all the food we ordered are actually for sharing. Lol! Their Lomi was good btw. :D Very generous serving! \u003ci\u003e*clap clap!*\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We cap off the night by playing cards, listening to music, and some booze.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Our second day in Guimaras is actually our last day for this trip. So come afternoon, we will be departing Bacolod.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Before riding a boat back to Iloilo, our driver managed to bring us to Trappist monastery and let us buy some treats. Trappist monastery is the place to be for \u003ci\u003epasalubong \u003c/i\u003ebecause in here, they sell food products that are made with mangoes. To me, they are also the Good Shepherd counterpart of Baguio. They say the mango jam here is the bomb but it was sold out when we got there, remember... it's not yet the season of mangoes during our visit.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAIYUqNMqDc/WPGnIJKK4mI/AAAAAAAAIhs/wzqagbc9VPg6CeKCoGQBdnHezub3HwUdQCLcB/s1600/Pitstop%2BMango%2BPizza.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"402\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAIYUqNMqDc/WPGnIJKK4mI/AAAAAAAAIhs/wzqagbc9VPg6CeKCoGQBdnHezub3HwUdQCLcB/s640/Pitstop%2BMango%2BPizza.png\" title\u003d\"Pitstop's Mango Pizza\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe famous mango pizza on the right\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tD8GJf6lR3E/WPGghjhPOoI/AAAAAAAAIhc/7FEE3peGT0UTgL8Do6ccoxKO2jt47VzTQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B13.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tD8GJf6lR3E/WPGghjhPOoI/AAAAAAAAIhc/7FEE3peGT0UTgL8Do6ccoxKO2jt47VzTQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B13.jpg\" title\u003d\"Trappist Monastery\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTrappist Monastery\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J-__vqorL5A/WPGhfkVHNkI/AAAAAAAAIhc/pCbZRpU3Qakbs16U3PA1n4aeQaum0YZkQCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B24.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J-__vqorL5A/WPGhfkVHNkI/AAAAAAAAIhc/pCbZRpU3Qakbs16U3PA1n4aeQaum0YZkQCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B24.jpg\" title\u003d\"Trappist Monastery's products\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_FJVlNC0HvU/WPGhg3YDnOI/AAAAAAAAIhc/dwkUQivhBpYFQBE6lgO4EJcNujBkv191ACEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B25.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_FJVlNC0HvU/WPGhg3YDnOI/AAAAAAAAIhc/dwkUQivhBpYFQBE6lgO4EJcNujBkv191ACEw/s640/Guimaras%2B25.jpg\" title\u003d\"Back to Iloilo\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n We also managed to try Pitstop's mango pizza. We called their branch to ask if they can make one and we'll just pick it up on the way to Jordan Wharf. And the verdict? So-so. I can't explain the taste but it's not that good yet it's not that bad either. Maybe the mangoes aren't really sweet yet or it's just that it's not really something good as I pictured it to be. But still, at least we got to try it and not ever wonder how it tastes.\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n I never knew I will be able to visit Guimaras anytime soon. I mean hello... I don't even know it's just near Iloilo in the first place. So that's one province off on my list.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d8pq5109hpI/WPGhK8_KmcI/AAAAAAAAIhc/xVislBRz-L4JwuyWQwP5ZtFyrdfVakOYgCEw/s1600/Guimaras%2B20.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d8pq5109hpI/WPGhK8_KmcI/AAAAAAAAIhc/xVislBRz-L4JwuyWQwP5ZtFyrdfVakOYgCEw/s640/Guimaras%2B20.jpg\" title\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n Watch out next for our visit to The Ruins in Talisay. :)\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n This post is part of our Bacolod - Iloilo - Guimaras Tour. If you liked this post, you might also want to check these posts out:\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/02/bacolod-day-in-city-of-smiles.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBACOLOD\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/02/iloilo-dinagyang-2017.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eILOILO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n \u003c/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n \u003cimg alt\u003d\"Guimaras, Philippines\" src\u003d\"http://i65.tinypic.com/veyq90.jpg\" title\u003d\"Living in the 'Moment - Guimaras, Philippines\" /\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/feeds/8588653588522558731/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/04/guimaras-mangoes-and-beaches-what-else.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/8588653588522558731"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/3760548448812987226/posts/default/8588653588522558731"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.maayalegaspi.com/2017/04/guimaras-mangoes-and-beaches-what-else.html","title":"Guimaras: Mangoes and Beaches? 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