Confucius says "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life"While some of us are blessed with our dream jobs , some still suffer from the rut. I have gone through the worst 9 to 5 routine in the past , jobs that I dreaded , boss that freaks me out , colleagues that were not too friendly, pay that were sub living standards etc. But now I'm happy that I'm in control. The best part is, I can travel whenever and wherever I want.
The best I love about my job is whenever I am at work I can play and play ,(when i'm on vacation) can be a business opportunity. It's a win-win situation eh?
My trip to the Ilocos Region is one of those days that I had to work and play at the same time with 50kids in tow. Graduating Engineering students of the University of Bulacan chose to travel to Ilocos (and Baguio) to cap off their College life. It's an educational trip to kick off and launch their adult life .
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| Graduating Engineering students of Bulacan State University in tow for an Educational Trip in the Ilocos Region (2015)
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We commenced our trip by visiting Metro Clark Waste Management and Clark Water Treatment Facility . As it was on the way going to Vigan , we spent half day in Clark for the obligatory Plant Tour Visit which was headed by the representative of the Clark Tourism board , Ms Lyzia Marzan.
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| IE students listening intently on the process of waste management implemented in Clark |
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| Their spokesperson inviting the graduating students to apply at their facility after graduation. Ha!
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Vigan is 7 to 8hours from Manila . Or from Clark it's a solid 5 to 6 hours by land. Students took this opportunity to catch some Zzzzzzsss because pickup at the school premises was early morning.
It was past 9pm already when we arrived in Vigan and everybody was really hungry. And so instead of checking in first we had dinner @Ihawan sa Caoayan. It's a boodle food fight type of serving. Really nice , filling , delicious , authentic and inexpensive. Highly commendable. #Musteat when in Vigan.
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| Sorry for the crappy picture. It was late at night. Everybody hungry. No more energy for posing . Long line of boodle fight food served only @Ihawan sa Caoayan. The Best! |
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| Beautiful Paoay Church. |
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| Paoay Empanada. My Tour Guide Claire says it is different from the Vigan Empanada in terms of filling. Must Eat! And don't forget to dunk it in sukang iloko. Makes me hungry now while typing :) |
And while the students are touring the Paoay Church , I cannot resist the urge to try their famous Paoay Empanada. It costs around 50pesos and delicious! It kept me fueled until we reach our destination in Pagudpud which is another 1hr and a half.
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| Bangui Windmills |
This area is best for picture taking only. No swimming please. Water current and waves is strong and the public are advised to stay out of the water. Entrance is FREE but it would not hurt if you buy some trinkets from the locals as souveinir. Help them survive.
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| Kapurpurawan Rock Formation |
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| Group picture @Patapat Viaduct. Happy students makes us happy too! |
Our last day in Ilocos was spent touring Vigan. We started off in Baluarte.
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| Free entrance in Baluarte. Gov Chavit Singson's pet animals are showcased here. |
My favorite place of all Vigan is Plaza Burgos where I can enjoy piping hot Vigan Empanada.
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| See how it differs in color with the Paoay Empanada. The brightly colored emapanda is enticing to the eye as against the pale colored one in Paoay. My verdict is...... Still Vigan Empanada :) |
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| Our last meal in Ilocos before going up to Baguio is Ihawan sa Caoayan. To enjoy this fare you must dig in with your bare clean hands. |
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