This was the sunset that welcomed us in Pagudpud. I went there with my son, Matthew and nephew Nicholo for the 1st time in 2006. It was the 1st real vacation I had in 6 years, and what a welcome indeed!
To breathe in this kind of beauty and just bask in its embrace was such a rest. It calmed my heart and allowed me to enjoy the boys in the stillness.
Pagudpud is coastal town about 2 hours away from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. From Laoag, we took a bus to Pagudpud and from the town, a tricycle to the beach.
There are now daily trips to Pagudpud from Manila via bus. It usually takes about 10 hours. Buses that ply that route are Florida Liner (my choice), Maria de Leon, Fariñas to name a few. If you do not want to go directly and want to do a stop in Laoag, the mini-buses to Pagudpud leave hourly from the city to the town.
A quiet moment by the beach, admiring the absolute beauty of the sunset. It spoke volumes to me. God's goodness and mercy. Life's wonderful surprises. Love's little hugs.
There is a calm that envelops a weary soul when faced with this kind of beauty. There is peace. There is rest.
In the busyness of our lives, with so many distractions, we often take for granted things that are just there. When was the last time you have seen a sun set? When was the last time you have allowed yourself the moment to enjoy the sunset?
To gaze at the sunset
To stare at the calm waters
A soul soothing moment
The warmth of a summer's day
The breeze of the cool night's wind
A refreshment for the soul
jay and i once had opportunities to see places when were still doing band road gigs. i ruly regret not taking advantage of such privilege as i preferred to watch cable and soak on the aircon of my hotel rooms. :-( i dont want my children to miss out the way i did
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