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If I had two words to describe Dingalan, it would be jaw-droppingly beautiful.
As to why there aren't a lot of articles on it on the web, I don't know. I guess that's for the best - the less commercialized it is, the better we can preserve its natural beauty. Here are just some photos I took during that two-day trip, starting with the highest point at Fort Magsaysay.
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The route we took to get to Umiray Bridge wasn't so bad either. Check out that view!
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It would've been a great day to swim on the beach, unfortunately, the waves just wouldn't cooperate.
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So we went straight to Umiray Bridge, the bridge that connects Aurora to Quezon Province. If you're planning to drive here from Aurora, prepare yourself for a bumpy ride. P.S. It's well worth it!
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We saw a lot of people having picnics and swimming under the bridge. Who could blame them? It was crazy hot out that day. To be honest, I felt a bit jealous, they looked like they were having so much fun! :)
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Lucky for us, a lady passed by selling ice scramble. It's been a long while since I last had any, and hers was mango-flavored, too! Thank you, Dingalan!
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Our last stop for the day was this secret picnic place / swimming grounds at Lipit.
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When you're in the province, places like this are the best way to cool off!
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People come here using different modes of transportation - from motorcycles to jeepneys to 4x4s.
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Too bad we weren't able to go to Abungan Falls or the lighthouse at Brgy. Paltic we've been hearing so much about! We had to leave a day early because a typhoon was expected to hit Aurora that weekend. I so wish we could've stayed longer!
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Oh well, I guess that just means we'll have to come back some other time. Yay!:)
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A big thank you to the people behind Fil Dane Inn for the warm welcome and showing us around town! Read more about our Dingalan adventure on When in Manila.com! :)