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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

Ilocos Norte,Philippines

Capital: Laoag

5th Solo Backpacking: Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur


Solo Backpacking Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour (Saud Beach, Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Timmangtang Rock Formation,Bantay-Abot Cave, Blue Lagoon, Maira-ira Beach)
 Day I (Aug 21,2012) Travel Time

-NAIA Terminal 3-Laoag International Airport (1-Hour 5J Ride)
-Free Shuttle Ride to Downtown Laoag
- 2 Hour Bus Ride to Pagudpud (Php60.00)
-Tricycle Ride to Saud Beach (Php.50.00)
-Look for a Lodge (Rlynn’s HomeStay, Brgy.Saud.Contact #09185698886 (Php 300)
-Dinner at Tartarugas Restaurant (a little pricey,but has WIFI)
-Sleep (No Data)
Duration 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM



Day II (Aug 22,2012) My Pagudpud Tour  

-Woke up 6 AM for my Saud Beach Photo Op and Etc... 
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Very Inviting Waves...Welcome to Pagudpud!!!

Start of my Pagudpud Tour Proper (a.k.a Northbound Tour)

Transportation:  Hired Trike for my North and South Tour (Kuya Joseph Tango- 09196058371). Sometimes He is my Photographer.

Where did i go?: North Tour (Kabigan Falls-Patapat Viaduct-Timmangtang Rock Formation-Bantay Abot Cave-Blue Lagoon and Maira-ira Beach)





1st Stop: Kabigan Falls (Entrance Php10.00.Tour Guide's Fee Php 100.00.30-Mins (one way) Trekking to the Falls)
 During my trekking with the Guide, she said that they're very thankful that they have Kabigan Falls as source of  their income to earn a living.
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Green Scenery during our Trekking...Refreshing!

2nd Stop: Patapat Viaduct ( Connects Ilocos Norte and Cagayan Province)
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3rd Stop: Timmantang Rock Formation
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4th Stop : Bantay Abot Cave
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View of Bantay Abot Cave from Timmangtang Rock




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Angry and Not so Friendly Waves. Now I'm Wet!
5th Stop: Blue Lagoon (Where the location of  Hannah's Resort is and Maira-ira Beach)
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There's the signage of  the famous Hannah Resort


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 The End of my Pagudpud Tour ( a.k.a Northbound Tour). Due to time-constraint, I skipped the Agua Grande and Paraiso ni Anton.  Duration: 9:00 AM to 12:00PM


To Continue: Click this Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour( Bangui Wind Mills, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse)



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