Moments in Ilocos Norte

It was my first time also to visit Ilocos Norte.  I happen to drop by the resting place of President Ferdinand Marcos and paid my respect to him.  His old residence were now off limits to visitors and these are deteriorating fast.  I hope the Marcoses can invest on their old houses and restore these for people to visit.  Maybe converting it to museum of Apo Marcos.  The Marcos charm continues to exist as many visitors comes to pay respect to the great leader everyday.  All the while I thought the mausoleum was at a top of a hill surrounded by a beautiful garden... hindi pala hehehe... it is just located at the backyard of the old Marcos home.

Batac and Laoag were the two places we visited.  We went to visit several very old Roman Catholic churches like the church in Paoay, Sta. Monica and another one which I forgot... but we have pictures so no worries.

It was a long drive going to Ilocos Norte from Vigan.  It took around one hour and a half going there.  The towns were small, but the road going to these places were a great blessing.  We enjoyed wonderful sight seeing of harvesting rice by the farmers, everything was green and beautiful.  The stalks were orderly, and the people by family male, female, young and old were all together for the harvest.  It was just how we read it in book during our elementary years.

It was indeed a blessing being through these places... it seems to sooth my soul with the workmanship of God.  I think I am really getting old and enjoying these slow pace of life... hehehe...

We visited Fort Ilocandia, it is really a very nice place to have photo shoots.  The place is complete with amenities that just being there is enough to relax and enjoy.  As I have said, a great place to get married.

I did not go to Pagudpod since I am alone... corney naman if I will go to the beach alone.  hahaha... it will be another one and half hour ride going north of Laoag.

Ilocos is really rich with culture and heritage of the Filipinos... everyone should visit.