Free Zones

Who said nothing is free in this world? Yes, I found another one, and that is "Baluarte", located in Vigan which owned by the Singson family, the entrance fee is free. The zoo park have numerous animals to count on. After an hour tour by calesa, Manong, dropped us in a zoo park. The land area are wide enough for animals to roam around. From that signage Baluarte in the picture, there are plenty of deers that are just playing around. My sister had fun with the ostrich, she's smiling from that photo though she was so afraid that the ostrich might kick her. They have also butterfly garden for insects lovers.What I am afraid to look at are the collections of snake. The colorful birds are so adorable. And what is also memorable here is watching the show of dangerous animals. The trainers here let their viewers bond with different species. We tried  an other ride  again, but that this time is for free. Viva! Vigan!

Old Stuffs

simply me, in hat collections

 We learned from the past by reading or looking pictures from the books but it is better if we see them in our own eyes.  And we can do this by visiting museums.

Karen, dreaming for a cruise

Keeping old things are good for the next generation.

My friend Johnry, dreaming to be the next President.LOL!

Collections from the past, magnifies our culture. Going to museums is learning our history. Vigan  City are rich in culture. Next time you go to North, visit Vigan! Enjoy, have a nice and educational trip!

Somewhere in Vigan

Dropping by to the old ancestral houses in Vigan reminds me the movie, "Somewhere In Time". My co travelers was really amazed to their old, standing still, architectural buildings. Despite of  modernization,  the people of Vigan really preserved their treasures from their ancestors. There are so many museums to visit. The Late Pres. E. Quirino and the Crisologo's houses are top of the lists to be visited in the city. Along the heritage sights, we stopped and bought some souvenir shirts with Vigan designs, and of course top of our lists; their ever popular "Vigan longganisa" and crunchy "Bagnet". Antique collectors usually visit Vigan because there are so many antique stuffs to choose from.

Walking with my friends along the streets of Vigan is indeed a reminiscence from the past. An interesting history for our thoughts and a remarkable idea for our minds.

Calesa Ride

Me, my husband and friends love to accompany our "Balikbayan " relatives to Vigan City. Vigan is very rich in culture, that's why  it is also one of my favorite destinations. After all, it is acclaimed as one  of the world heritage. In the plaza of Vigan, there are plenty of calesa where you can hire . One hundred fifty pesos per hour.  I am proud to say that the driver itself will be your ever intelligent tour guide. Usually, I convince my visitors to try a  calesa ride as they tour the antiquated infrastructure of the city. Keep on reading! as I will share you, my whereabouts as I travel  Vigan, situated in the north of  Luzon,  the land of Ilocanos .,

Come join!.. as Aliz share you her calesa adventure....heehaw!