Most of us really loves to travel because for the mean time it makes us want to flee from work, want to be far from the noisy urban; want to breathe some fresh air, and the more, want to have a fun-filled adventure. But to have these means sacrificing two things: first is schedule and second is budget.
For a day schedule and 1-1.5k php budget here's a Manaoag, Pangasinan trip for you. :)
- How to get there? First, you have to find a bus terminal that offers ride to Pangasinan. You'll find Dagupan bus but there are also from Victory Liner, Five Star, and Solid North. Fare from Cubao to Manaoag is 315php but then we stopped by at Buer, Pangasinan and it costs us 303php form Cubao to Buer and another 45php bus fare from Buer to Dagupan then another 30php van fare from Dagupan to Manaoag. Travel time for commuters usually takes 5 hours but if you own a car then lucky you, it may only take four hours.
- Google map really helps ;) time travel is also accurate.
On a personal note, we actually left Manila at 7pm, made it Buer, Pangasinan by 12 midnight. We stayed at my friend's friend's house (yeah you got the thing there haha) My eyes opened by 4am and we were supposed to leave at that time but they can't be moved out of the bed so by 5am we were invited for breakfast and we had to fix ourselves so we left at 7am.
2. Arriving at Manaoag, the only spot that you must not miss is the known Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag. Mass schedule is from 5am to 11am then resumes at 5pm in the afternoon up to 7pm if I can still recall it correctly.
Front view of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag.
Closer look at Our Lady of Manaoag where people can kneel and whisper their prayers.
Blessing after mass. Before the start of 12nn mass, people line up to kiss the sacred stone (if I'm not mistaken) which is attached to a cross. Beside the priest, who holds the sacred image, the mother butler is giving away bread inside a small brown paper bag. I have no idea beyond that tradition but we made our way anyway :)
At the back side of the church there's this sculpture which is engraved in a tree.
After the mass we headed at the back of the church where another image of mother Mary is a must see.
You can also light your candle to say a prayer of intercessions in this still fountain-like area.
3. Last stop at Pangasinan, don't miss the free beach at San Fabian, Pangasinan.
From Manaoag, we rode a tricycle for 45 minutes which costs 200php. Beware, you should know how to deal with Manong Drivers hehe good thing we were endorsed to a kind one. You may also take jeep but that might cause time due to cutting trips. So here's the beautiful view of San Fabian Beach. :)
As you can see, the sand is full of mini sea shells. Yes, vehicle, like tricycle as seen above, roams around the are. That was actually an accidental snapshot ;)
Cottages, unlike a year ago, was no longer that amusing. Though the offer is cheap, we just build a tent near the sea side.
Nonetheless, we seized the day! :D
Snapshots by the beach :)
Madam Cecille :)
Baby Rose Ann :)
And yes, me having my own drama - whispering to the wind and wanting the sea breeze to wave away unwanted memories (if such can really be done haha).
PS. You may take showers at the cottage areas where you have to pay 10php. Additional tip, roam around and choose a tidy one haha.
4. Finally! Back to Manila. We stayed at the beach for 30 mins :) then rode another tricycle for 60php where in the Manong Driver drop us at a nearby bus station. Unfortunately, next trip to Manila will be by 11pm so we decided to take bus going to Daguapan. Fare costs 30php then from Dagupan to Manila, 350php.
Us while waiting for the bus.
San Fabian Church. We were not able to drop by at this place. I just took this photo while riding the bus.
What a wonderful view isn't it? Perhaps this is Manaoag, Pangasinan's
way of waving goodbye to us.
Suggestions:
As what you've just witnessed, this is just a day trip to Manaoag. If by chance you have 2 to 3 days trip to Pangasinan, you may also visit some a must see paradise like the Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan.
This is Aj! Thank you for stopping by at my site and hope you'll build good memories on your own escapade.Keep in mind the tagline: 'Take nothing but photos; burn nothing but fats; and leave nothing but footprints.'
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