SNAPSHOTS | HUNDRED ISLANDS OF ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN

Some of the best shots during our Year 2013 Hundred Islands visit.

The Hundred Islands taken at Governor's Island

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PATAR BEACH – BOLINAO, PANGASINAN

It was in year 2000 when I first visited Patar.  Back then, it took an hour of rough road drive from the Bolinao proper before the long stretch of white sand welcomed us.  There were only 3 of us then and since not even a single cottage stands nor a sight/feeling of other person around, I felt like lost in paradise. The sun as it bids goodbye for the day appeared nearer and bigger than usual.   That is my picturesque of Patar -- sunset at its closest.... So every time I’m at this place, I ensure to take home the sunset as captured from my lenses.. 

For this Tawintawin, Alaminos –Bolinao Trip, our second day was at Patar and the first of my kiddos at this place.   As beach bums, they had the best of Patar’s water.  They played even the toads of Patar’s firth, the ugly duckling lost on shore, the gentle waves smashing the coastline and of course the fine sand and the beach itself.  It was another memorable experience that is hard to describe.

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PANGASINAN | TAWINTAWIN, ALAMINOS – BOLINAO TRIP

A friend invited us for a town fiesta celebration at Tawintawin Alaminos, Pangasinan.  The town is located between Alaminos and Bani and is accessible from Alaminos-Bani highway through a narrow access road.  We left the City around 9am and by 130pm, we reached the City of Alaminos.  We did a quick glimpse of the Hundred Islands and by 3pm, we arrived at Barangay Tawintawin. 

With 7 kids on the trip, instead of exploring the barangay, we opted to stay indoor to savour the simple feast tendered.  Local kids also joined while the adults are doing socials.  In the early evening, we witnessed the traditional fiesta celebration where people go from house to house to share the feast; and there’s always a happy host that welcomes each and every guest with a sweet smile.

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CHILDREN'S ISLAND -- HUNDRED ISLANDS

During our Hundred Islands Trip, the kids chose to spend the rest of the afternoon at the Children’s Island over the other two islands developed for tourists.  We rented a cottage and we used as floaters the lifesaver devices from the boat that toured us around the island.

 

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PANGASINAN | ALAMINOS -- HUNDRED ISLANDS

HUNDRED ISLANDS

Alaminos, Pangasinan

The Hundred Islands is located in Alaminos, Pangasinan. It is composed of islands and islets scattered along the Lingayen Gulf.  Of the 124 islands only 3 islands were developed for tourists namely; the Governor Island, Quezon Island and Children’s Island where cottages are available and camping is allowed.

Alaminos is about 4-5 hours drive from Manila via NLEX-SCTEX route.  From SCTEX, take the exit to Hacienda Luisita then straight to Pangasinan.  Once in Pangasinan look for the roadsign heading straight to Alaminos to avoid passing through the other town proper of Pangasinan municipalities.

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