First time got left by the plane going home (Iloilo - Guimaras bound) March 2016

Inventory count lead to Ilocos Tour (January 2016) - Part 3 of 3

Inventory count lead to Ilocos Tour (January 2016) - Part 2 of 3

Inventory count lead to Ilocos Tour (January 2016) - Part 1 of 3

Sometimes my job as an external auditor can be pretty awesome because I get to visit places where my travel, accommodation, and food expenses are chargeable, but at a limit of course. So for us external auditors who have clients that require a yearend inventory count, the period of December to January of the next year can be pretty exciting. On my first year of being an associate, I got assigned to do the inventory count at Ilocos Region, accompanied by a seasoned associate and my good friend Reg.The yearend count was scheduled on January 4-7, 2016, a day each for Vigan and and Laoag Branches. 

On my previous blog, the first adventure I had was to visit Majayjay Falls, and that was on a Saturday, January 2. I just remember while writing this, that as soon as I came home that day, I packed for my travel to Ilocos and left the same day. I left Manila by myself and traveled alone to Vigan. Reg is from Abra and had spent the holidays at her hometown. We agreed to meet at Vigan on Sunday, January 3. 

So I rode the Partas Bus to Vigan, the ticket cost P695. I took a photo of the ticket that's why I remember, lol! I left Cubao Terminal at midnight if January 3, though I had a tiresome day previously, I got to sleep and rest well on the bus ride. I did enjoy sleeping and taking rest on bus rides back then since I get to save money on accommodation, especially when I had to travel for long hours. I got to see the sunrise while on the bus and arrived at Vigan at about nine in the morning.  

As an auditor, I got my files, laptop, and clothes in my backpack, since I have no idea yet where to go, or where we should check in, I went around carrying all that stuff on my back. 

Discover Laguna: Majayjay Falls

So this adventure actually happened last January 2016, I had been busy with a lot of things mostly, work and travel that I did not find the time to continue writing and posting on this blog. 

Che and Lyza are my travel buddies on this adventurer to Majayjay Falls. I do not remember most of how much we have spent here and the timeline, but I'll make the most of my memory of this travel. 

I remember waking up really early and meeting with this two at Mcdonald's Cubao. We then boarded the bus going to Laguna, got down somewhere and road the jeepney to Majayjay. Once we were in town, we passed by this beautiful church. 

The inside of the church looked like this. There was a wedding when we came here. Lol!

Below are Lyza (left) and Che (right). I have no time to edit the photos and these were taken using my Iphone 6s. I do have social media accounts (IG and FB), photos posted there are better. 

Che and I. 

Lyza has no idea this photo is posted here. 

We took the tricycle to the starting off point of the trek to the falls, paid the environmental fee, entrance fee, I can't remember all of it or how much its cost. Sorry readers who stumbled on this blog. 

On our way to the falls. I'm just gonna let the photos do the explaining.

Nope. Not the falls. 

Now, this is Majayjay Falls. The water is very cold and the current is really strong. It was very refreshing. 

There was a hanging bridge near the falls, and we sort of tried walking on it. 

We rented the whole trike going back to town. I remember asking our driver to stop for me to take a photo of Mt. Banahaw. 

That was actually a really fast swim and trek. About 2PM we're already here having lunch and on our way back to Manila. 

P.S. This blog is more like a diary for myself. I'm sorry that I cant be of much help. 

Discover Baguio: MDR Group in Baguio

We headed to Baguio City after witnessing the sunrise at Kiltepan Peak. We had a stop over at a local restaurant and had breakfast. I don't really recommend this restaurant, I'm sorry. I did not like the food either, but the they have big portions good for sharing. It can already satiate your hunger. 

So, here is what we ordered, I shared this with some friends

We also had a quick stop at highest point in Philippine highway.  

Kevin and Ram are my friends in the firm. We have already separated ways, yet I'm still working for the same firm. Time surely has gone fast. 

It was a long trip and obviously everyone was trying to get some rest while inside the van. None of them have seen this photo. No one also know of this blog. I'm blogging this for future references, that I have done a good job living my life. 

Next we headed to the Strawberry farm and tried the popular strawberry ice cream and strawberry taho. I'm not really a fan of strawberry but it is an acceptable flavor for me. 

I apologize for not editing the photos. It's already 2018 yet here I am blogging something from 2015. Heheh!

Then we had lunch at a local restaurant near Tam-awan Village. During this trip I never researched on what to do in Baguio and just relied on the tour paid by our dear group head. Lol. I had no idea where to eat or what kind of places we were visiting. Here are my co-junior associates, Bheng, Ram, Kevin, Chin, Dion, and Den2x. Dion and I are the ones left in the firm as of this moment. Lol!

We ordered their specialty, some kind of noodle dish "pancit" but I forgot what kind of pancit this was. It was not very memorable. 

So here is the entrance. 

The place is filled with photo worthy art, yet I was using my Samsung S6 back then. 

Here is Anthony. I'll call him Anthony here, he won't read this anyway. Hehehe! He was my senior back then during this trip, then on the same year he was promoted as Supervisor, then in 2016 as Manager. He's amazing at work and he's aware of it. Sadly, after 2016 tax season, he transferred to another group so we're not on the same group anymore, obviously. He's a good manager, I like him. He ordered civet coffee here. He said it tasted good, but not interested. Nuh-uh. 

While the higher ups were having coffee, the junior associates roamed around the village. This is one of my favorite photos of us. 

We had team building that evening. We played team games and had dinner at a local popular restaurant,Solibao, of course paid by the generous MDR. It was freezing that night, I remembered it very well. We were divided into different teams for the games and my team won! We just had too, we haven't had money that time so our budget was limited. The prize was a 500 peso budget each for Tree Top Adventure. 

The following morning we headed to Tree Top Adventure. Of course, the juniors were excited for the rides, while the higher ups (old ones) had coffee at the nearby coffee shop. 

Chin was my partner here. It was fun. But writing this actually makes me a bit sad. Time surely had gone really fast. Chin and I still meet sometimes for a drink or dinner. I had my last date with her and Miss Tina last 2017. 

I had my college tour at Baguio too. But I wanted to post this mandatory photo at the Mansion. 

Then we visited the Laperal White House. It is famous for being haunted but I don't know. I'm not here to write it really was based from my visit. But I like the house design and the furnitures inside. I guess I just love old things, including old house. If it wasn't haunted, I think I'd like to live there. I don't know if it is still open to the public though. 

Bheng and I. 

 Main door with Ram and Bheng. 

On that same day we were headed back to Manila. But we had one last stop at Ebai's Cafe as recommended by Anthony. He studied in SLU Baguio when he was in college so he knows a lot about the city, like where to eat or drink. I went back to Baguio last March 2017 but was not able to visit this place again. There were just so many places to dine in this city. 

This is carrot walnut cake. I like this one. I'd love to eat this again if given the chance. 

So this concludes my North Trip with the MDR group. Next would be my experience of visiting different places due to inventory count. It's year-end, thus needed.