Ilocos on My Mind

PATTS Summer Escapade --- Ilocos 2007. Since I'm still a novice blogger, please give me time to figure this out. Ilocos is scenic, serene and rich with history. I hope to visit again next year but next time around, I will have Reymond and the girls in tow. Love the food, love the architecture, love the churches, love the people and........did i already say love the food? Eh masarap talaga! The bagnet and longganisa were to die for!



The lighthouse of Cape Bojeador (also known as the Burgos lighthouse).
















The girls of summer at the St. Augustine Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.















The bell tower at Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. Sarrat is the birthplace of Ferdinand Marcos.















This is the place that serves the yummiest Vigan longganisa and sukang itim!











Outside the Marcos mausoleum and museum in Batac, Ilocos Norte.















Outside the St. Augustine Church again in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.













At Chavit Singson's backyard.












Dinner at Cafe Leona on Crisologo St., Vigan City. There were so many beautiful houses that I would've loved to feature here but my old low tech camera was not up to the task! It's time to bring out my new Olympus mju 1000 (naaaaaaaapakayabang)!

















Outside the Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. This is the church where the wedding of Irene Marcos to Greggy Araneta was held. The said wedding was said to have rivaled that of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles.















PATTS People on the Move












Pagudpod for me is more breathtaking than Boracay. It is peaceful, isolated, laid back and it also has the white sand and blue water that Boracay is known for. You should come and see for yourself!















Marcos' official residence in Ilocos Norte overlooking Paoay Lake. The imposing structure is now a museum.
















Fort Ilocandia was said to have been built to accommodate the guests of Irene and Greggy Araneta for their 1983 wedding. From the lobby to your hotel room, you'll have to walk at least 250 meters! Once in FIR, you will not have to leave. It has all the activities and amenities you will need for your vacation. What a beautiful, beautiful place!