After lunch at the Herencia Cafe, we flagged a tricycle to take us to the Malacañang of the North. I don't really know anything about it except that I read from another blog that it was built as a rest house for the Marcoses, a famous political clan in the Philipines. It's off my itinerary but I was curious to see what it looks like.
There weren't a lot of visitors when we arrived and we didn't find anyone available to tour us around so we just wandered off on our own. It would have been nice to know something about the place though. Me and my friend just pretended to be little Marcoses and walked around looking for "Lola Imelda". I found the rooms and furniture quite appealing especially since I am a fan of huge spaces. I can tell it has seen better days though. 
Paoay lake can be seen from the lawn. Staring at it was relaxing. How nice it would be to have a garden with a massive view of the lake. Dreaming...
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| Just visiting:P |
We finished exploring the entire place in less than an hour, mostly laughing our way around.
After traveling for 8 days around the Philippines, it was finally, time to go home. Though vacation's over, I felt more than ready to go back because I missed my family.
Ilocos Norte was my last destination in my birthday backpacking trip. My two friends continued their travel to Ilocos Sur while I headed back to Manila to go back to work since I've already been gone for a week.
I started the journey alone and was ending it alone. I waited for a bus from the highway excitedly. No more living out of my backpack. Although it's thrilling to be on the road, I love being home more. :)
I might not have to explore much but I got the vacation I wanted. :)
This post is part of my 8-day birthday backpacking trip from Mindanao to Luzon
After traveling for 8 days around the Philippines, it was finally, time to go home. Though vacation's over, I felt more than ready to go back because I missed my family.
Ilocos Norte was my last destination in my birthday backpacking trip. My two friends continued their travel to Ilocos Sur while I headed back to Manila to go back to work since I've already been gone for a week.
I started the journey alone and was ending it alone. I waited for a bus from the highway excitedly. No more living out of my backpack. Although it's thrilling to be on the road, I love being home more. :)
I might not have to explore much but I got the vacation I wanted. :)
This post is part of my 8-day birthday backpacking trip from Mindanao to Luzon
PART 1 -Journey to Camiguin
PART 2 – Hopping in CDO
PART 5 – Third Wheeling Up Northern Luzon
PART 6 - A Day in Wonderland - Paoay, Ilocos Norte
PART 2 – Hopping in CDO
PART 3 – Hiking in Bukidnon
PART 4 –Bouncing and Bonding in CebuPART 5 – Third Wheeling Up Northern Luzon
PART 6 - A Day in Wonderland - Paoay, Ilocos Norte
PART 7 - Malacañang of the North and the Journey Back Home
P.S. I have a friend who traveled around Mindanao for 16 days on a 400 Peso/Day budget. Please read about his adventures by visiting his blog - Journeying James
P.S. I have a friend who traveled around Mindanao for 16 days on a 400 Peso/Day budget. Please read about his adventures by visiting his blog - Journeying James