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Been on a vacation for almost 2 mos. in Bicol. From July 05- Aug 15, '09. It's been quite a while since I've been home. I make it apoint to go there at least once a year. I love to be with my family.
Unfortunately, during our stay there, can't keep in touch on line often due to my globe tattoo's very poor connection. Argh! i hate it. it eats my prepaid load out of use... I almost run out of patience. Yet i had no choice, i still had to use it so i can communicate with hubby thru ym and skype.
In general, our vacation was full of fun. I had breathe the fresh air of nature again. Ate good foods. and bond with my couz and with the rest of the family. But i think it's Klyne who enjoyed the most. He enjoyed playing with his tito and tita's. Fly a paper plane. He had endless playtime under the sun which resulted him into dark-skinned. He had eaten a lot. He loved riding the "padyak" (Tri-bike) Most of all, he enjoyed feeding the animals like chicken, doves then chased them afterwards.. lolz
My lil boy- Klyne smile excitedly as we're waiting to get on board
He watched barney while waiting...
Klyne poses for the camera with the beautiful view of Mayon Volcano on the
background upon arriving at Legaspi airport
It seems like Mayon Volcano is welcoming us by showing its
breath-taking view
The famous halo halo in Albay. Specifically located at the town of Tiwi, Albay
The DJC halo halo!
Oh well, it's my first time to have tasted their halo halo. But unfortunately, i found nothing special on it. I just wonder why mostly everybody love it that it even became famous not only in town but with almost 'round the country. Oh maybe it's because im preggy. Well you know, preggos have weird taste most of the time.. (roll-eyes). Im really looking forward to taste it again---of course i'll make sure im not preggy that time.
My abuelo and abuela. Sweet. Love 'em so much.
Ok, so here's the "padyak" that im talking about.
It's an exciting ride which can only be seen in Bicol... i think!
I missed going to resorts and beaches there due to my condition. Well, there will always be next time. Hopefully next year, on summer vacation we'll go there again, with hubby this time.
I love going to Bicol. I know i'll always go back there. It's my home and it's where my clan is.
Vigan- is the capital city of Ilocos Sur and the seat of the provincial government. The city is located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon and is facing the South China Sea and is 408 kilometers northwest of Manila.
The oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country.
The name Vigan came from the Ilocano word "kabiga-an" pertaining to the plant "biga" which is a tuberous plant that once grew along the banks of its rivers.
It was once a thriving center for trade and commerce among the people of Ilocandia and the Cordilleras. Vigan is situated at the delta of the Abra River going to the South China Sea. This position at the mouth of the river connected to the China Sea has made trade feasible and convenient with other islands and with China. Vigan was where Juan de Salcedo established the Spanish government of Ilocos and was made the seat of the Bishopric of Nueva Segovia in 1778. It became the center of Spanish rule and influence and the preaching of Catholicism and pacification movements in the Ilocos Region.
It's also been called "the Heritage" because of it's antique houses, cobbled narrow streets and calesas.
- the Heritage -
- the antique houses -
- Calesas - the suitable mode of transportation within the city -
Plaza Burgos was built in honor of Fr. Jose Burgos, one of three Filipino priests who were garroted by the Spaniards for espousing church reforms.
Some said, you've never been to Vigan if you never tasted their famous empanada.
So we decided to have empanada for our merienda.
We didn't go far because there are various stalls just around burgos plaza which served crispy 'Vigan empanada' fresh off the pan. There we also witnessed how they make it from preparation, cooking then serving.
For P35 , we have a hot empanada which is actually a mixture of vegetables with one whole egg on the center and wrapped in locally made dough. The dough is then dip fried in a boiling hot cooking oil. Right after the dough turned orange, it is then taken out of the frying pan and served on a platter with the famous Ilocos vinegar (vinegar mixed with various spices - onions, sili, ground pepper). Hmm.. yum yum! (i think im craving for it now.. i want oneeeee pls!)
-This is how they make the famous Vigan empanada -
- freshly cooked -
- my piece of ukoy and vigan empanada -
- yum yum! truly salivating... -
Next tour: BALuaRtE
Chavit Singson's Baluarte Zoo..
Not just a zoo, Baluarte is an interactive wildlife sanctuary and facility, with the breathtaking view of its dominating scenic boulders amidst trees and greens.
Memorable events such as feeding the animals, petting them, riding the "tiburin", a small horse-drawn carriage, and visiting their Butterfly Garden will surely be an extraordinary adventure for you and your family. What's more incredible is that admission to Baluarte is FREE.
My lil boy- Klyne smile excitedly as we're waiting to get on board
Klyne poses for the camera with the beautiful view of Mayon Volcano on the
It seems like Mayon Volcano is welcoming us by showing its
The famous halo halo in Albay. Specifically located at the town of Tiwi, Albay
My abuelo and abuela. Sweet. Love 'em so much.
Ok, so here's the "padyak" that im talking about.
- the Heritage -
- the antique houses -
- Calesas - the suitable mode of transportation within the city -
-This is how they make the famous Vigan empanada -
- freshly cooked -
- my piece of ukoy and vigan empanada -
- yum yum! truly salivating... -
my two boys wid pareng chavit.. lolz
-cowboy momma-
a butterfly kiss
my lil boy trying to catch a butterfly
