Foot on the Loose

After an hour of driving, we finally set our feet in our short but sweet escape to Southwinds Resort, in Laguna.

Southwinds Resort is located at foot of the legendary Mount Makiling. It’s a nice place to chill and get off from the busy ambiance in the office. It has 5 nice pools (5ft, 4ft, and 3ft and (2) Kiddie Pool), rooms for couples and families, a videoke, and a convenient store.

Before going in, we first settled our bills at the lounge area. Here are their rates (as of December 7, 2012)

Been catching my breath since I reached the finished line. That was about 6:15 am and I can tell you the experience was awesome!

Yes, the 5K Red Crab Run is our first official run and we could say, definitely worth the preparation. For only a few bucks, you got to enjoy from Red Crab Singlet…

Venue at Piazza Venice,McKinley Hill, Taguig City…

Up to the Finisher’s Medal…

Not to mention benefits we could reap from a good cardio exercise, running, such as burning  calories (probably means weight loss),  endurance, boost of immune system, increase metabolism, and psychological effect the so called “runner’s high” feeling of euphoria…

Our heartfelt gratitude to Red Crab for organizing the first ever running and eating event. We do enjoy the hearty breakfast served by very accommodating personnel and the loot bag  

Priceless indeed for the first time runners such as us.

Looking forward for our next run. You better not think twice, yes you, schedule your run dude

Because semestral break is about to end, we decided to grab the chance to have fun and just enjoy our remaining holidays together at Grand Villa Hotel in the busy street of Pateros (the famous land for its balut or fertilized egg). 

Practice is essential if you want success in your plans. And since we (sister and I) planned to succeed in our first 5K Red Crab Run, practice must be in our minds and hearts. We started it last week at Track 30th in BGC Taguig. It’s my second time there but the amazing feeling of seeing it for the first time is still with me.

“Unforgettable”-defines the very first time my eyes wander on Saud Beach at Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. I can’t imagine myself as I ran toward white fine sand and marvel at pristine sea water. Never can I contain the beauty I am seeing and that moment honestly took my breath away,.

In a snap of a finger, I took as many shots as I can just so I can show my family when I come back, how beautiful the place was. But regretfully I can say that photos don’t bring justice to the exquisiteness it offers. No wonder its one of the Country’s finest beach.

Whew, am really speechless, after six hours of travel under bright sunny day, I can say “really worth it”. From City of Laoag to town of Pagudpud,Ilocos Norte there we met Biser, the tricycle driver you can hire for a price of 600 Php. He shall then bring you to the following destinations,

1. Saud Beach 2. Kabigan Falls 3. Patapat Viaduct 3. Agua Grande 4. Paraiso ni Anton 5. Timmangtang Rock Formation 6. Bantay Abot Cave 7. Dos Hermanos Island 8. Blue Lagoon

It took us about 7 hours to complete the North tour listed above. We started around 9 am and ended past 3 in the afternoon.

Undoubtedly known as “Boracay of the North”

You may sneak with an entrance fee of 20 Php for local tourist while $1 for foreigners.

A view of Bangui Windmills and flock of birds

Where we EAT, Thanks to BergBlick Deutsches Restaurant for a very heart warming accommodation.

you may contact them at: info@bergblick-pagudpud.com,

Still stunned? You may want to experience it yourself, then go to Pagudpud Ilocos Norte for you to truly appreciate what seemingly is “paradise”