The Adivay Trip
I wasn't aware that the yearly festivity (Adivay Trade Fair) was going on at the region's capital until the husband mentioned it a few days ago saying we should go before it ended. It's a month-long annual event for the whole province where every town in it participates and showcases its own culture, products, places, talents etcetera.
We were supposed to take the drive on Tuesday but there were some pressing matters that needed his attention so we postponed the trip. He was free yesterday so we took advantage of it and left the house early and were on the road around 5 am.
We did stop along the way to enjoy a magical sunrise (will be sharing the photos on another day as I don't have access to them right now), soaking our souls in the splendor of nature's magnificence as the morning broke into a bright day - a scene rather rare for us since our lil kingdom is behind a tall mountain so we don't really have a view of an early sunrise.
Anyhow, we had another stop two hours on the journey because we were famished so we pulled over to one of the cozy restaurants for our fill. Our little guy wasn't so excited that he hardly ate anything.
With the stopovers, we got caught up in traffic when we arrived in La Trinidad as the parade was already starting. Thankfully, we were allowed another route so we drove straight to my sister's place to park. She knew we were coming and her daughter wanted to join us on the adventure.
After resting for a while, we went to the provincial Sports Complex where the event was being held. We didn't expect the place to be that crowded. Tent stalls were almost everywhere - food stalls, merchandise, services, real estate offers, plants, flowers, etc.
We proceeded to where the different town booths were. Most were made of traditional huts (others more modernized), and each had its unique displays, landscaping, decorations, and such. The whole area looked like a small, thriving village.
There were many people and as we were viewing the many displays, we got separated. The husband was with our pup and we could not see them so my niece JZ and I went looking for a space where we could rest a bit.
The sun was scorching hot and we needed a less-crowded space where we could breathe freely without elbowing against another human being. We found a sitting bench where we enjoyed some good space for some nice moments before the people coming from the first huts came rushing in and filled the spaces once more.
What they did to the place was quite ingenious, incorporating mostly plants, water, crafts, etcetera. It was fascinating to see how each of the 13 towns brought out their creativity in transforming an empty field into a completely different setting.
If there were not many people, it would be really nice to wander and get lost around those spaces with all the various greens, artworks, and crafts.
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My niece whispered she was hungry so we left the "village" in search of food on the other side of the complex. At 11 in the morning, people were obviously famished that there were lots of them around the food stalls. We spent a good amount of time finding a place to eat but it was tough. Most tables and spaces were occupied so we ended up ordering Shawarma and eating them standing, lol!
The husband suggested we get ourselves some halo halo. He queued up to get our orders while JZ, our pup, and I went to search for a space to rest our weary feet.
We found an elevated area where we enjoyed our sweet treats - each having a cup of ube halo-halo, topped with a scoop of ice cream.
The trip was worth it and will be sharing more at another time. All photographs in this publication were taken on the Adivay grounds.
Meanwhile, we are now back home having a lazy day.
Happy Friday, folks!
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I really wanted to see Aneyong's expression when you said he wasn't excited, but then this place looks so beautiful, and I guess you had a great time too.
Thank you :) I didn't take any photos of him while we were on the road, only when we were coming back home and stopped by the restaurant for an early dinner. 😅
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It looks really beautiful, complete with the stylish way the plants are showcased. I can already feel how hot it was, judging by the brightness of the pictures. Glad you went out for something you wanted, friend.🌺
Many thanks, Tessa. Yes, it was nice to see them. I think they will be taken down sooner or they might be extended until December.
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I can feel it very well that you enjoyed their very much and it should be. I just wish to be there, so that I could enjoy like you. This thing make me realize that I should go outside and make a tour.
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We had a good time, even when it was tiring :)
Yes, go out and smell the roses haha !LOLZ
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Thank you. We are already back home :)
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This picture portrays this place as a beautiful one. For sure, it was a fun fare to you.
Thank you. It was a nice day out for us :)
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This is a lovely place, things like this are meant to happen once in a while to create memories for us.. Hope you had a fun time out.
Many thanks. We should have more of it although it can be exhausting hehe. And yes, we had fun.
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You are welcome, friend. Yeah, even with the fun we want to have, it can sometimes be stressful even while at it.
Yes, that happens.
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Ang ganda. Nakapunta na din ako dati Mankayan, medyo malayo nga lang. Hehe
Hehe oo nga. Galing din ng ginawa nila sa mga booths.
At least napunta ka don :)
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You people got there in time because you knew another way to maneuver
That’s great
The pictures could tell that you had fun
Yes, thankfully there was another way and we didn't spend time stuck in traffic. We enjoyed the trip :) Thank you !LADY
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What a trip! What an enjoyment! I wish I was there! 🥰
Thank you. I guess you can have some local trips where you are too :)
I strongly believe you must have enjoy the long journey trip. Hope it wasn't stressful
It was good and while it was tiring, it was not stressful ;)
Thanks and I wish you a wonderful weekend as it comes.
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Looks interesting to see the water with plant life surrounding each feature, hot days out are never fun with little ones who become distracted, Oh the ice-cream did the trick I bet!
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Love that snake in the first pic CJ!
11 and you were all starving.. What time did you get up.
Yes, we woke up at 4 am, lol! We had breakfast at 7:30 on the road. Then had light lunch at 11 haha!
Right enough 4 is quite early lol!
Very early haha!
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The first picture is looking very beautiful in this way when there are new things inside the park or flowers are displayed in the same way people come and see them and relax their mind.
Thank you. It was nice to have visited the place. It will be removed probably next month.
Most welcome dear.