North Bound Travel

I’m the inked informer who loves to travel. Way back in my teenage life, my first goal is to travel around the Philippines. Well, I guess I have started fulfilling those dreams of mine little by little. Once I have the opportunity to trek, I make sure that I can make it because for me there will be no next time. And usually I don’t find it more exciting anymore if I have missed that journey for the first time. Hehehe, sounds weird but that’s the way it goes for me.



I’ve travelled for three days to North bound of the Philippines. Fortunately, the travel was cool, adventurous and yet exciting. I was with my friend, Maryrose and Mike who happens to be our driver by that time. We’re actually on a business trip and at the same time, a time for a momentous journey.

We started dropping by at Bulacan where I visited my foster parents which I haven’t seen for 6 years. So funny that they didn’t recognize me right then when they saw me. Eventually I left, but I felt some sadness when I leave them. I just did promised them that I’ll be back soon for a long visit for the next time.

We headed for Nueva Ecija and decided to have our dinner there. After an hour, we drive to Tarlac City and planned to stay there for an overnight. We had our breakfast at Isdaan (the floating restaurant).You’ll probably know this place if you’re familiar bout the “taksiyapo,” (where breakable items is thrown on the wall and shouting “taksiyapo” if you hate someone).

From Tarlac, we directed to Dagupan then to Laoag for some business where we reach the place at midnight because of the long driving. We stayed there for a sleep and planned to be back at Vigan the next day.


From Vigan, we slated to Baguio…. Actually, I live in that city 6 years ago, but that’s the old story I guess… hehehe…

Furthermore, it was a foggy afternoon when we reach the mountain and rains when we hit down the city. We go over to La Trinidad, Benguet where strawberry farm is located for hoping to pick some berries there. But because of the heavy rain, there were no berries on the farm. Well, so not to ruin my day, I just bought some phenomenal souvenirs. My spadril footwear, a Baguio shirt, keychains, a broom and some delicacies made from the city. At eight in the evening, we decided to go back to Manila for the next day is Monday and just another day for work. And….. of course, the trip is over.

We reach home at four in the morning, and whew! It was tiring but I find it so exciting.....

Just another fulfillment in life.

Till the next journey!



Photos: Tarlac City






Fidel Ramos Statue

Ninoy Aquino's Statue

Monkeys
Koi Fishes


Harana







North Bound Travel - April 2009