I'm Back From La Union

By glitch, on March 30th, 2009

I’m back! This was my fifth time in La Union and first time to explore other tourist destination in La Union. Itinerary was changed, I’m sad that San Juan, La Union was omitted because the wave wasn’t that good for surfing. People there told us that the best month of going to San Juan is November. So, we will try to go back in November.
Bauang Beach
Beach in Bauang, La Union is still relaxing, we enjoyed swimming from 7 – 10am and late in the afternoon. We explore some parts of San Fernando, La Union and Baguio when the sun is too hot. Students there were not having yet school vacation yet so beaches were not crowded. hmnn… better timing for a good sunbathing. I experienced Holy Week here (my first time), place is too busy and travel time from Manila is around 6-8 hours. Thats the reason why we never came back during Lenten season.

For the record, this is consider as a budget tour. We rode a Partas Bus to San Fernando, La Union from Pasay, Edsa is Php 371 per head, its 5 hours trip. Going to San Fernando is minimum fare of Php 7 on jeepney. Tricycles is everywhere if you want to go from one place to another especially in San Fernando, rates depends on your destination. The beach where we stayed is free because my friend is a co-owner, we stayed in a nipa hut fronting the beach. We bought food from carinderia (canteen for passers by) along the highway, supplies from San Fernando groceries. Other known beaches nearby were Bali Hai, Long Beach… its easier to walk along the seashore if you want to go beach hopping than coming from the highway entrance. Believe me, its a long walk if you come from the highway.

See the picture, almost like Bataan beaches, gray fine sand and almost warm water. The best place to stop over to take a rest or sleep before going to a long trip to Ilocos or Baguio. We usually spent the last day in Baguio City before going home, we took the bus from there.