Showing posts with label philippines. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Ilocos Norte Photo Diary: Lapaz Sand Dunes



Summergirls head out to Ilocos
*More on Ilocos Norte 

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Thursday, ‎April ‎25, ‎2013, ‏‎8:36:42 AM

My girlfriends and I arrived in Laoag City via Florida bus from Manila at 7:30AM. It was a tiring ten- hour bus ride but that didn't  dampen our spirits for the first agenda on our list, Lapaz Sand Dunes. 

After breakfast at Jollibee, replenished and energized, we were met by our 4x4 driver and guide. For the booking,we paid the 50% down payment via bank deposit to the operator five days before the booked date (will try to remember the contact person hehe) and settled the remaining upon meet up. The tour + adventure included the 4x4 vehicle ride to Lapaz and sandboarding.

Adrenaline started to pump up as we were greeted by the 4x4 vehicle that drove us to Lapaz. 

4x4
This area marks the starting point of the sand dunes in view of the ocean + sand + wild plants -makes you feel like you're in Africa.

adrenaline induced view


Before heading out to the real dunes..

imagine how steep the slope is
nervous as heck

The heart-wrenching, crazy ride ended here. The 4x4 went through super high slopes that drove us mad with excitement. 




side shot of the our ride

The whole 4x4 ride and sandboarding experience was indeed one for the books. Had so much fun! Ended up exhausted and dirty but happy.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Of Murakami and homemade ice cream



Afternoon date with my sister. Lunch @ 3pm. A quiet time to relax and enjoy the food at Bistro Carcosa.
 LOVE the cozy cool interiors
My sister ordered this one: chicken and mashed potato
fish
the best! homemade icecream..coconut and ginger
i also love the banana creme brulee
scanning my newly bought book

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Where I stand: Fortress of the south



The different landscape textures following our route to Boljoon, the fortress of the south. Holyweek 2014.
see Patterns

on holy grounds

land history

old wood