Pagudpud in the Day Time

6am.  While the rest of the world was still in bed, these fishermen were about to start their day. 

I took a morning stroll while the boys were still asleep.  Got my feet wet, so to speak.  It was peaceful in the morning.  It was refreshing.

Clear, pristine waters.  

A fisherman was waiting patiently for the nets to be filled with the day's catch. 

The rest of his crew were waiting for him to give the signal to rein it in.

Some people call Pagudpud the "Boracay of the North," though the sand is not as powdery white as Boracay, nor are there water sports the way Boracay has, I think it is even more beautiful.  It is relatively untouched, virginal.   

 The windmills at a distance are those of Banggui.  An alternative source of energy for Ilocos Norte.  With this coastal town opening up to the South China Sea, there are minimal or no wind barriers, allowing this kind of alternative energy to sustain the province.  It currently supplies 25 megawatts of energy to the province.

Crystal clear waters.   

Water crashing to the shore.

A sight to behold.  Isn't God just wonderful?  Look at the clear blue skies and the blue waters that seem to go on forever.  In a word?  Magnificent. 

This was taken at the same spot, only it was the left side of the beach.  Imagine having that kind of stretch right before your eyes.  Breathtaking.

On his way home?  Or just having a casual sail?  I wouldn't mind sailing in this expanse of blue.

He was done for the morning.

This was taken at Saud Hotel where we stayed for the night.  Most expensive in the area but I was not disappointed.  It was clean, first class facilities, I think it was a 4-star resort (DOT) and the best part of it - it was right smack in front of the beach.  You open the door to your room and see this!

My favorite spot in the hotel.  Perfect way to relax. Perfect way to bask and enjoy God's love.