Road to Zambales (part 1)
After a decade, yes a decade, I was able to visit my Mother’s hometown of Cabangan, Zambales. It was an unplanned trip - all we decided was we’ll go if we can. My only godfather, my Ma’s younger brother was also in town for a week-long vacation, finally able to visit his family because he has been working overseas for many years ( Laos, this time). So in turn, it was an impromptu reunion, which I jokingly told them, fit for the show “Wish Ko Lang”.
Map of Zambales
Break of Dawn: We took the 5Am bus of Victory Liner in Pasay.
Blue, clear sky: When was the last time I breath fresh air?
Up the hill we go: Street to my Uncle's home in Roosevelt , Bataan
Zen moment hill-top view: Imagine if you have this all around your very own home.
Impromptu roadtrip: Big man godfather decided we should all go for a drive to Cabangan.
Happy Valley: the one Olangapo landmark I can't forget. Got family working here, too.
Olangapo came from the phrase "Ulo ni Gapo" (Head of Gapo).
I was amused by the existence of RC Cola 
Classic. (Eeven if I don't drink softdrinks.)
Mountains, trees and more trees. Love. I am sad to report though that there were so many areas where deforestation was rampant. T_T
Home of former Philippine President, Ramon Magsaysay - a son of Zambales. We weren't sure if it was open as a small museum though. I was really happy to have learned of its preservation.
Next stop: the fishing village of Arew, Cabangan, Zambales.
Pictures also posted in Homage to the Sea
