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My La Union EscapadeFriday, January 26, 2007Anybody familiar with the photo above? That's the surfing capital of the North. Thomas Glenn whom we fondly call Tito Tom (please see his works here, here, and here) announced an open invitation to all MIP members to visit his new place in San Fernando, La Union. They'd just moved to this new place six months ago and Tito Tom found his new place to be better one compared to the previous in Bauang. Let me tell you how I get into his place. After I learned of his invitation, I wanted to jump to the next bus right away but considering my work schedule, I patiently work around with it a couple of months. I found a very opportune time when the internet connection of our Internet bistro was being cut-off by the Internet service provider. I had to close the shop so I was free to roam around, at least, for the weekend. I left Antipolo last January 20 and had to pass by SM Megamall to get from my girlfriend the photo book I and my girlfriend had received as Christmas gift last December. Tito Tom wanted to see it. I also had to pick up her pasalubong for Tito Tom and family. I left Cubao Partas station by lunch time and was supposed to arrive San Fernando, La Union by six in the evening. Unfortunately, the bus broke down in Capas, Tarlac, and that made me arrived to my destination 5 hours late. Thanks for the mobile text messaging technology, we had constant communication with Tito Tom so he was picking me up at the bus station using his white sedan. When we arrived in his house, I was greeted with a warm welcome by his whole family. It was already past 11pm when we arrived at Tito Tom's house. Tito Tom accommodated me in his daughter 'Tina's room. Had I came in group, he probably must have allowed me to use the bamboo rest house at the back. And I thought that should be cool. Day 1
You should know how humble this big guy we know as Tito Tom is. He was the host,
the chauffeur, the tourist guide,
Day 2
Tito Tom's balcony is so peaceful you only hear the sound of the waves. It was our chance with Tito Tom for a long conversation. Prior to that, he was viewing my photo book while I was eating my breakfast. After that, we talked about just anything under the sun. We talked about politics, photography, history, the life story of Jesus not recorded in the Bible, and even Mulawin. Tito Tom is a good conversationalist. After lunch time, Tito Tom and wife decided to bring me to the Capitol site. The provincial capitol of La Union is just in San Fernando and located on a higher ground, overlooking most part of the city. We dropped by at the provincial tourism office and was warmly received by Engr. Joseph A. Dumuk, the provincial information officer. He's very kind and have a good sense of humour. He, in fact, sang me a few songs in Hiligaynon and Cebuano after knowing that I came from Mindanao and that I also speak Hiligaynon. I almost thought he was in the military service before because of his singing a few inter-ethnical songs. He confirm to us that being in the military service was his aspiration during his younger years, unfortunately for him couldn't pass the test because his eyes are near to the ground. Tito Tom got his joke right away and suggested he should have provided himself a sole lift. Laughter followed.
There are so much of Tito Tom's place more than what I can describe here. So, for those who wanted to go to the North, take a peek at Tito Tom's humble abode. You'll never know what he has in store for you. I guarantee you sure would enjoy a lot of surprises that I uncovered myself during my stay. Note: You may also see the photos here: Labels: photoshoot, travelogue posted by dodong flores @ 6:47:00 PM ★ Permalink ★ 17 Blogger® comments from:
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