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Reminiscing Cagayan Valley Adventures

2010-12-29T15:43:00.000-08:00

A year ago, i had a chance to visit the region with the highest recorded temperature in the Philippines. Sure it is no other than Tuguegarao City in Cagayan Valley.

My visit was not really for fun! And IT IS against my will to travel somewhere far in my crib together with my thesis partner ROXY JUST for 3 DAYS, ONLY to STUDY, DO SOME RESEARCH and THINK.

But what can I do, that's the highly needed requirement for me to acquire my BS in Architecture-finish my thesis and graduate!

Our thesis was all about promoting Filipino products through Architecture, yuh! a lil bit far-off my course. It's like more of economics just because of that global economic recession that affected the whole world including the Philippines.(But some of my researches says that technically Philippines' economic status was not in decline.)

So, our professors agreed to the theme " Architecture on the road to global economic recovery" And swear! it was a tough topic. It was broad. And very ECONOMICS.

We read lots of articles about the issue and oh! NOSEBLEED. It's like going to Arabic countries.Can't understand most of the terms. :)

But, that was year ago. And now! i am already done with that.

So let me take you to Cagayan Valley. (Below are the sooo few pictures of my adventures)

The San Pablo bridge connecting Cagayan V and Isabela

Rice field! YUmyum!

Another view of the rice field

Woot! Cow's butt.

Oh! that was my thesis partner Roxy and Stephen(son of my mom's friend)

Here's where we stayed for 3days perhaps

Very solemn looking eh!

Oh! that was the puppy of the owner of the house we stayed in

San Pablo Bridge from the other side

That was few! If only I can bring back those memories, surely I still chose Cagayan Valley. Not just because of its Economic Status (that can help in Eco. Recovery) but also of the place, and the people! They're so sweet as honey. :) And very hospitable!

Too bad,we didn't get a chance to see Callao Cave due to shortage of time :(

But I am sooo looking forward to witness it majestic aura! so, i grab a shot from http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com

SNEAK A PEEK TO BANIO KREEK

2010-03-23T03:07:00.000-07:00

These gigantic leaves welcome us, as we visit the place. They are so green that i thought of eating 'em... good for them I just had my lunch then.

That's my sissy holding the most beautiful flower "i dunno the name" but for me those were one of the bests Ive seen so far!

Me (wearing my fave red sweater) and mom (trying to conceal her chills) LOL

Do I look like a PRO? LOL actually the girl beside me is "the Pro". She patiently taught us on playing billiards. 'twas a nice game afterwards.

Hmmmnn...the aroma plus the soft texture made me looove coffee!very much!

This is the group of "travellers" i may say, t'was taken as soon as we arrived at the site.

My sister and I as we trek down the area

ILOCOS ESCAPADE

2010-03-11T22:12:00.001-08:00

Wanna learn some of my water bending techniques? :))

These "mud like" sand made my soul at ease. I feel so free like no one can harm me. If only i could bring all these home, I sOOO will! :)

they are dark but believe me they are so fine and smooth like i could lay on it the whole day.

who's who????

yummy mangoes foe merienda!

i SO missed ilocos, the place is uber wonderful, the people are so warm and their indian mangoes with bagoong! Love it! these are just few things that make me wanna come back, hopefully, very soon. :)