We have planned this a month before so when we knew there was a storm or typhoon in the North area we still pursued the road trip. Everyone were too excited to back out so off we went! This was during the last 4-day long weekend. The first day was spent entirely on the road. We spent 12 hours in travelling from Manila to Vigan only because of typhoon Mina. We got stranded for more than 3 hours in Agoo, La Union due to some flooded areas.
Our first stop was Baluarte in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. This was my son's favorite place in Ilocos mainly because it is a zoo. :) It was a gloomy morning but thang God for no rain that time, we were able to see the whole place and experience the pony ride.
Then we headed to Calle Crisologo but it was just a quick stop as we have a lot on our list that we should be visited.
A quick photo-op at the beautiful Paoay church. It was already drizzling at that time. Thankful for umbrellas and a water-proof camera.
Malacanang of the North
Burgos Tower. We were not able to go inside the lighthouse as it was closed at that time, maybe because of the bad weather.
Mairaira beach in Pagudpud - very quiet and peaceful beach.. so unlike Boracay.. for the soul searchers haha!
Hannah's resort - where we stayed for one night. Beautiful resort but needs improvement in terms of services.
Bantay Abot Cave - this was just a few mins away from the resort.
The windmills - where Jared got his cute little windmill. And of course, it's super windy here!
Back to Vigan! Last photo-op then started the long travel back home.
Even though our visit to Ilocos was welcomed by a bad weather, we really enjoyed it! I don't think we can come back anytime soon because of the relatively long travel but I still want to visit again! There were still a lot of places that we have not yet visited.
