Off to Bolinao, Pangasinan

Patar Beach

Thumb's up for the corals! (fyi, that not moss)

     It's summer! How lame could it be to pass a summer season without heading off to the nearest beach and escape from the scorching breeze? This summer, I've been fortunate enough to be on a lot of places together with my two siblings (all expense paid, HAHA!). Since we're dealing with local beaches, I have been to two of them and is by far the best and the worst for me.

My Brother and My Nephew's Striking Sunset Pose

     Patar Beach, is by far the best beach in my travel log. The powdery white sands, the corals, the fishes, the sunrise and the crystal clear water. What more could you ask for? Don't get me wrong, I've been to Boracay, the only thing that it stands out is the night life not actually the beach. 

My Sister's Family on Bolinao's Lighthouse

     Here in Patar Beach you have all the things you need on a beach, swim with the fishes, search shells on the corals, hunt sea cucumbers and many more. Never will you be bored in this beach. There's plenty of things to do. Oh a quick trivia, their school is located on the seaside! I know right, it's effin' cool! I wonder how their student's concentrate with the sea luring them by it's beauty.

     The lighthouse! This is my first time to see a light house and luckily, my first lighthouse is said to be the second tallest in the Philippines. It's grand and beautiful. I was sad to learn though that the building next to it was wiped out by a typhoon. It would have been classic with it's spanish-inspired architectural heritage. It was then abandoned and no one's taking care of it now. Nonetheless, I'm still lucky to see the ruins. I hope that the government will take care even the last of it.

Grotto inside the Cindy's Cave

     Unexpectedly, we have encountered a cave on our way to Patar Beach. We grabbed the opportunity to explore the cave. It was advertised to have a pool inside of it. It does have a pool, and the amazing part of it is that it's not stagnant but rather flowing water (but it does not compare to the one's in Sagada). That not the only thing that surprised me, I was shocked that you can own a cave! Yup, it was owned by someone and I am so pissed knowing natural wonders should be a government property for the sake of tourist to admire. It was horrible due to the fact that those "owners" remodeled the cave's natural physique. Well that's that, a minority will never be heard.

     Getting there though is quite a challenge, for you will have to endure 8 hours of travel time. That is already by a private vehicle. Don't mind engaging to go there, it's all worth it. 

Food and Cuddling Moments

     Before I end this, what's the worst beach? It's in Infanta, Quezon. Since it's a negative judgement, I'll  just leave a gist in form of a word: Plankton.

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