Team building activity of the Committee on Accounts in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.
DAY 1
(April 8, 2015)
Left Manila at 3:00 AM
First stopover, Henlin Shell NLEX ,for breakfast.
Dropped by at the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity better known as Agoo Basilica in Agoo, La Union.
Made a quick visit to Thunderbird Resort Poro point in San. Fernando City, La Union.
Had lunch at River Farm Seafood Restaurant, a resto located along the banks of Baroro river where the river meets the sea, in Bacnotan, La Union before heading to Ilocos.
Finally arrived in Narvacan. Checked-in at Monte Leah Beach Resort, our hotel for the duration of our trip.
DAY 2
(April 9, 2015)
First on our itinerary is the Saint Augustine Parish Church, commonly known as Bantay Church located in Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
Next stop is Vigan..specifically the famous, Calle Crisologo.
After picking-up our tourist guide, we headed to the Syquia Mansion.
From the mansion, Ms. Maribel, our tourist guide brought as to ABEL LOOM WEAVING at Caoayan, a small town at the southern part of Vigan. It was amazing how locals painstakingly weave colorful yarns and turn them into something exquisite which they call Abel cloth. To show support, we bought some of their products.
we
witnessed how locals turn colorful strands of cloth into something
beautiful. Painstakingly, they weave these by hand, turning simple yarns
into something intricately beautiful; to an abel, Ilocos province’s
traditional woven product. - See more at:
http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/09/abel-weaving-ilocos-caoayan.html#sthash.m7KKNpLI.dpuf
we
witnessed how locals turn colorful strands of cloth into something
beautiful. Painstakingly, they weave these by hand, turning simple yarns
into something intricately beautiful; to an abel, Ilocos province’s
traditional woven product. - See more at:
http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/09/abel-weaving-ilocos-caoayan.html#sthash.m7KKNpLI.dpuf
we
witnessed how locals turn colorful strands of cloth into something
beautiful. Painstakingly, they weave these by hand, turning simple yarns
into something intricately beautiful; to an abel, Ilocos province’s
traditional woven product. - See more at:
http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/09/abel-weaving-ilocos-caoayan.html#sthash.m7KKNpLI.dpuf
After feeding our hungry tummy, next stop is the MARCOS MUSEUM.Was not able to take a picture inside the mausoleum because it is prohibited and tourists are not allowed to stay long. Outside the museum we bought buko and dragon fruit juice to quench our thirst brought about by the scorching heat.
From Batac we headed to Paoay, Ilocos Norte to see the Malacañang of the North.
Malacañang of the North locally called as “Malacañang ti Amianan” is located in Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The Malacanang of the North built at the shores of the Paoay Lake was one of major destinations in Ilocos province.
Malacañang of the North locally called as “Malacañang ti Amianan” is located in Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The Malacanang of the North built at the shores of the Paoay Lake was one of major destinations in Ilocos province.
This is one of the rest houses of the late President Ferdinand Marcos,
one of the properties of the Marcos sequestered by the Philippine
Government when former President Marcos was removed from power 1986. The Malacanang palace transformed into a museum of the late president’s memorabilia.
“Malacañang ti Amianan” is a two-storey mansion built on a 5-hectare
property in Suba, Paoay. Its great architecture design is a mixture of
both Spanish and Ilocano designs.
Went back to Vigan to catch the dancing fountain show and to try their famous empanada and okoy.
(April 10, 2015)
Woke up early to catch the early morning sea breeze.
We then went back to our room to pack our things and get ready. As usual breakfast buffet was served.
Ready to check-out..
From our hotel, we went to pick-up our loots (longganisa and bagnet) at Narvacan proper then headed to STA. MARIA CHURCH.
The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion, known to everyone as Sta. Maria Church, is an 18th century brick church that sits on top of a hill, much like a fortress. The façade, like many Philippine Churches of that era, is imposing and grand. Its bell tower looks like a pagoda, and is curiously detached from the main church itself. From the highway, you simply have to climb 84 steps and you’re there!
That's it! It's an exhausting trip but it's all worth it. Till next time!
The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion, known to everyone as Sta. Maria Church, is an 18th century brick church that sits on top of a hill, much like a fortress. The façade, like many Philippine Churches of that era, is imposing and grand. Its bell tower looks like a pagoda, and is curiously detached from the main church itself. From the highway, you simply have to climb 84 steps and you’re there!
