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| Playa Tropical Resort Hote: Solana Spa (left) and the Casas |
It was midnight when we ended our cocktails and videoke night at Balay da Blas in Laoag City and, after saying goodbye to our hosts, we proceeded to Currimao where we were to stay overnight at Playa Tropical Resort Hotel. It already past midnight when we arrived at the resort and, after checking in at our rooms, grabbed some much needed shuteye. It was with some effort that I went down for breakfast at the resort’s Cafe Amarra for my coffee fix and fill of breakfast.
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As we still had time prior to our presscon at the hotel, Ian Garcia, Astra Alegre, Kara Santos, Ivan ManDy and I decided to visit nearby Sitio Remedios Heritage Village, going there via the gray sand beach. It was starting to rain upon our arrival at the resort and it was only after the rain stopped that we got to explore the grounds.
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Here, we were welcomed here by Rene Gluatco, our Pasuquin, Paoay and Sarrat local guide and historian.
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Rene treated us to some hot native chocolate at the resort’s Abrao Restaurant by the sea. The restaurant serves local Ilocano fare (bagnet, Vigan longanisa, etc.), fresh fruit juices, and refreshing herbal drinks and teas. Rene then toured us around the resort.
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| From left, Ian Garcia, Rene Guatlo, Ivan ManDy and Astra Alegre |
Back at Playa Tropical, we then had our presscon with Gen. Manager Kenji Numano whom, I later found out, prior to leaving, is a fellow Merville Subd. resident and a friend of my daughter Cheska. Small world.
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| Presscon with resort GM Kenji Numano (standing) at Solana |
Sitio Remedios Heritage Village: Brgy. Victoria, Currimao, Ilocos Norte. Mobile number: (0920) 925-0217. Email: sitio_remedios@yahoo.com. Website: www.sitioremedios.com.