Bangui Windmill

Bangui Windmill in Ilocos is called Northwind Bagui Bay Project. It is 70 meters tall and the bases are four meters square. It contributes nearly 40% of the Ilocos province's electrical power.

There's not much to do when visiting the Windmill except to take photos to your hearts content. Swimming is also allowed, but our group left as soon as we've taken enough pictures. It is a project of Northwind Development Corporation to help alleviate the greenhouse gases that causes global warming.

How to get there:

From Laoag, approximately an hour or two, depending how fast one drives. Take Laoag Cagayan route towards Burgos. Upon reaching Burgos watch out for sign and follow the road leading to bay.

Viva Vigan

History of Vigan

Juan de Salcedo, grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, settled in Vigan in 1572 and renamed the area Villa Fernandina after his King’s son. He built Vigan patterned after his grandfather’s construction of Intramuros. In 1755, the seat of Nueva Segovia, the diocese of northern Luzon that was first established in Cagayan, was moved to Vigan. The cathedral was built in 1790 and 1800 and stood out among Vigan’s beautiful sights. Since then, the city was developed by the Chinese merchants and artisans who inherited the next aristocracy.

Things to do in Vigan:

Watch the ruins..

...and the still good structures.

Picture-picture with family...

...girlfriends, Zeny and Amy...(our names ends in 'Y')


...and the kids, too...


...not to forget, the MEN in our lives, who drove 10 hours to reach Vigan.

Ride the Kalesa

Shop for pasalubong...

Shop...

Shop still...

Shop, till you drop...

Popsicle eating, the Vigan way, is a refreshing treat for the little one especially

on a hot summer days

What not to do in Vigan: Urinate outside the restroom

(Nah, my man is just pretending, he likes making 'kulit' or funny pose)

You wouldn't miss Manila for Max's is just around the corner...

...and McDo...

Remember to laugh...

...and pray.