destination: ilocos - bangui and batac tricycle tour

this is the second half of our 1200php-worth of tour with mang arnel. though covering only three locations (or four if you count the bangui viewing deck which simply gives you a view of the windmills from afar), these three locations all made an impact on me and inscribed vivid memories in my mind.

first stop: the bangui wind mills that makes you feel like you're somewhere out of the country. it is amazing how these beautiful windmills actually produces electricity to the residents. fun fact: pag tumigil na ang pag-ikot ng elisi ng mga windmills, ibig sabihin puno na ng kuryente ang windmill na un. :)

next stop: kapurpurawan rock formation. super rough road. i was kind of worried for mang arnel's tricycle. pero naisip ko, at least twice a week naman siguro nya pinapadaan ung tricycle dun. hindi naman siguro masisira ung mga gulong ng tryc nya. :P we had to do a little trekking to get to the place. actually hindi lang pala a little yun. ilang minutes din kami naglakad papunta sa rock formation. btw, if you're planning to go there, wear rubber shoes or super kapal na tsinelas. masakit sa paa ung parang corals na field na dadaana nyo to get there. BUT. the difficult trek is all worthwhile once you see the rock formation. medyo may black parts nga lang nung pumunta kami. sabi ni mang arnel, mga molds daw un pero pag summer, puting puti daw ung buong bato. still, the kapurpurawan rock formation was such a beautiful sight. :)

our last stop for the day (and for the whole pagudpud tour with mang arnel) was the cape bojeador lighthouse. it stands at 65 feet and has been in operation for more than 100 years. we climbed to the very top of the lighthouse and enjoyed the beautiful view of the south china sea while checking out the lamp that provides a beam of light to ships at night.

next stop: vigan