"It's signal number 3 in Pagudpud!" a cousin posted. At that time, we were in Paoay (also in Ilocos Norte) on the first day of our family trip in January. The weather was lovely where we were, so we didn't really mind, since we won't be in Pagudpud until two days later.
And oh boy, the wind was truly something. As I mentioned in our Bangui Windmills visit, the wind was strong. Even so, our adventurous spirits were at play, and we didn't let the weather prevent us from checking out other recommended spots.
We left the guesthouse at half-past 7 in the morning and traversed the road leading to the Viaduct. The rainfall was sporadic.
 |  |
The wind was calm for a while, then it intensified. "Aah, so this is why they said it felt like signal #3," the husband said as he carefully maneuvered the vehicle through the road.
 |  |
Meanwhile, our little boy was calm and unbothered in his seat.
We arrived at the bridge at 8 am, and there were other people around, some taking pictures, others watching the waves.
Thankfully, the rain stopped, and we brought Yongi out for a photo opp as the wind blasted in all directions.
 |  |  |
Then, suddenly, the rain came, forcing us to go back to the car. We have just been out there for a few minutes!😅
"Maybe there will be a next time," we laughed as we shook off our slightly wet clothes and caps.
Knowing that we might not visit the place again, we stopped by the souvenir stalls and spent about half an hour choosing stuff for our pasalubongs (shirts, caps, chichacorn, bagnet, and such). The sellers told us the perfect time to be there would be March and April for better weather. Some reviews from websites say otherwise, lol!
At least we learned the truth through our own experience.
 |  |
We left the place still thankful that we had set foot in it, and experienced both its goodness and harshness. Who knows if someday, we will find ourselves drawn to its beauty again. That would be truly amazing!
Anyway, we headed straight to Ilocos Sur from there.
Thank you so much :)
What a beautiful and memorable experience. The atmosphere at the bridge with people taking pictures and watching the waves was really amzing, bringing Yongi out for photos even made the experience more nicer. Thank God the weather did not stop you from enjoying you trip.
Souvenirs are good to buy to keep a memory of the place... Too bad for the weather, a quiet sunny day would have been better
Kahit malakas hangin ok Lang sis. Kung Hindi Lang Sana umulan Baka naka explore pa kayo hehehe😬.
You can check out this post and your own profile on the map. Be part of the Worldmappin Community and join our Discord Channel to get in touch with other travelers, ask questions or just be updated on our latest features.
#hive #posh
I can imagine how intense it must have felt standing near the bridge while the waves crashed around you. Yongi seemed so calm through it all 😄