SUMMER ADVENTURES 2011 PART 1

Hi bloggers! I'm back. I am finally moving on. If you might wonder what I am talking about, please check my previous posts.

So it's summertime! Well, at least here in the Philippines if you are in some other part of the world right now. Last weekend (May 7-8, 2011), I had the chance to unwind and spend a couple of days with my boyfriend and office mates in one of Philippines most beautiful beaches, Saud Beach, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

Well, here are some pictures including our side trips. Enjoy!

First stop:

The Majestic CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE

Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure inBurgos, Ilocos Norte, that was established during the Spanish Colonial period in the Philippines. It was first lit on March 30, 1892 and is set high on Vigia de Nagparitan Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador where early galleons used to sail by. After over 100 years, it still functions as a welcoming beacon to the international ships that enter the Philippine Archipelago from the north and guide them safely away from the rocky coast of the town.^[2]

The light marks the northwesternmost point in Luzon. The northeasternmost being Cape Engaño Lighthouse in Palaui Island, Santa Ana, Cagayan. 

The 65-foot-tall (20 m) octagonal stone tower, the most prominent structure in the vicinity, can be seen from as far away as Pasuquin town in the south and Bangui on the east on a clear day. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the highest-elevated or tallest lighthouse in the Philippines. Corregidor Lighthouse is higher at over 600 feet and among the Spanish Colonial lighthouses, the tower of Cape Melville Lighthouseis the tallest at 90 feet. In Mindoro Strait, the recently erected modern tower at the Apo Reef Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Bojeador_Lighthouse 

Unfortunately, the tower is closed to visitors due to current renovations being done to maintain the structure. Just look at the rustic windows and brick walls. They've stood the test of time and they have witnessed every single story the lighthouse. If only they could talk.

Upon reaching the foot of the tower, this awesome view will feed your eyes. 

Before heading to the next destination, I stopped to buy some souvenirs which the local folks sell at the parking area  at the foot of the hill.