Photoholic Ilocos

This is my first Photoholic trip, first time with TF in Ilocos, first time without other TF barkada (except POMS), first time to assist in a TF trip!

My day started when I went to HQ for the pre-trip meeting, we were mainly briefed of what to do and was given scenarios or situations that we might encounter along the way.  There were only half of the expected participants who registered so instead of a bus, we were provided a coaster or a minibus.

The coaster was small but I thought that it will be okay since there were only a few of us and well, they were informed to pack light.  When we got to our pick up point to meet the participants, I was totally shocked.  Not because I was scared of the trip and all the work but because I saw the bags.  On the contrary, they were luggages.  Then I knew we had a problem.

All the participants found the coaster too small.  They were first and foremost curious as to why we had that kind of transportation for a very long ride such as this.  Apologies and brief explanation as to what happened was our response.  We were a bit thankful that somehow the questions stopped by the time we left Manila.  It was a smooth yet uncomfortable ride.   There were really no issues until our first stop, the vehicle wasn’t cooperating.  There were problems and we had to stop a few more times that resulted to our delayed arrival time in Ilocos Sur.  Heaven heard our prayers when the alternate bus arrived on our first destination and everyone almost had a breather.  The trip was good, we had some laughs, a few smokes and definitely a great time.  Met good people and had fun in their company for most of the trip.

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Time to head back home after four crazy, challenging, fun and eye-opening travel days.  Although it was a little bit tough and indeed something different, I wish there are more trips to assist and coordinate real soon!  And before we even leave the province, we have yet to transfer to another coaster since the second coaster is showing a hiccup and we need it resolved right away.

Ilocos indeed is a magical place and I am coming back for more magical experience!