travel to sunny ilocos norte: BLUE LAGOON

by the time you see this article auto posted, I might be soaking in another warm sandy island south of Manila and since its Black Saturday ( Sabado de Gloria), you are probably heading to the beach as well together with your family........

...but before you go, let me give you a taste of our recent trip to sunny and sandy ILOCOS NORTE where we stayed in the famous Blue Lagoon of Pagudpud.

There is a hype about Blue Lagoon as it is more exclusive compared to Saud where resorts are crowded. We came here at around 8pm after our SOUTH TOUR  of Bangui windmills, and Kapurpurwan Rock formation. We skipped Burgos lighthouse because its too far south and we didn't have time. After eating dinner at a karinderya in the town center of Pagudpud, our guide Mang Arnel took us here. It was a comfortable 30 minute ride using his tricycle.

It was already dark so I didn't notice the landscape along the way. All I remember was that it was so windy I thought there is a storm or something. Mang Arnel said its abnormal during this time of the year. Its supposed to be already calm. Blame it on the climate change. We immediately checked in our accomodation---Agua Seda. Hannas Resort was already fully booked when I checked 1 week prior to our arrival so we opted Agua Seda instead. My verdict on this accommodation later.

As I said, it was too windy so we didn't even bother to open the airconditioning unit, something we cant survive without when in Manila. There's nothing much to do at night so we just rested. After having breakfast in the morning, we strolled at the beach since mang Arnel will not be coming until 11am for our NORTH TOUR of Pagudpud.

I was disappointed at first because the beach area in fromnt of Agua Seda and Hannas was kinda messy. Lotsa weeds brought by the strong waves and the beachfront seemingly irregular due to the battering of the waves. Its in this part where most people also swim. 

We decided to walk further North to avoid the crown and it is in this less crowded and developed area where one can appreciate the beauty of BLUE LAGOON.

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So there, I would suggest that you walk to the Northern side to be able to appreciate the place. Its the part of Blue lagoon which is able to retain its original feel, the way I saw it in pictures years back.

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Enjoy the sun and sand in this part. It was still windy that time so I thought I wouldn't want to swim. I took many pictures instead. Later on, I was preoccupied with taking jumpshots and the waves served as a good practice opportunity.( As shown in the first photo) I apparebtly got wet so we decided to take a dip later on.hahaha

Yeah, what's the beach if its only for your eyes to feast right? For you to be able to give a verdict of the place, you should be able to experience it with all your sense. I FEEL SO ALIVE moment again!!!!

MY VERDICT:

The beach is good and swimming here is a good experience. Sand is fine and white. Could get crowded during summer. Accommodation here is expensive during peak season so I suggest during you stay in SAUD beach where there are also lots of beautiful resorts with less the cost. SAUD's beach front is also beautiful and the sand, equally fine. After all, BLUE LAGOON is part of the NORTH TOUR itinerarys so you can go here on a day trip instead......

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