Paoay, Laoag, Batac

On our way, we went to Batac to visit some relatives, which we have not seen for years. It was good to see them again. We also visited the wax museum of Ex-President Ferdinand Marcos where his waxed remains rest. Beside the wax museum are his ancestral house and museum which were being renovated during our visit.

After Batac, we went to Paoay to visit the UNESCO HERITAGE Church. Paoay is very laid back, but I want to live there if given the chance.

Then we went to Paoay lake and to the Malacanang of the North which is the residence of the Marcos family when they go to Ilocos during their regime.

You can see here how they lived during their times.

On our way, we passed by Northwestern University, my mothers Alma mater. I am not so impressed with Laoag, it is a typical city.

We dropped by to find an optical shop and an ATM. We visited the St Wiliams Cathedral and the sinking bell tower beside it.

From Laoag, We continue our trip to another relative for lunch. After lunch we proceed to Pagudpud.

We passed by the famous windmills of Bangui.

Those windmills are intimidating. They are big and lots of them.

What made me smile is my daughters reaction.She was awed and even played with the waves. Big waves really.

We continued our travel to the haunting but very historical Cape de Boraduer.

They say that this is the tallest light house in the country. We climbed the lighthouse but winds are so strong that we were all breathless.

Ingrid was screaming that we go down. We are the only
people and I had an eery feeling.

The climbed to the top was worth it.....

The caretaker said that the lighthouse is still being use up to these days.