Another Place to check out in Elyu- Ynad's Place Hotel and Resort

 

Okay, so time to update this blog on my long overdue staycations mmm more of work-leisure sleep-work-eat repeat adventures misadventures. 

When you are with friends at work, even a simple elevator ride becomes a breather and an absolute simple joy! So this post was a day and night at one of the resorts in La Union- Ynad's Place Hotel and Resort. 

I always check out the bed first in every hotel. For shared accommodations I love being able to choose the best area in the room to park my weary body after mind boggling, grueling work 🤣. Can you guess which bed I chose? 👀

So, whatever one needs it's there on the counter. Wifi, phone, drinks and menu for dine in orders from the hotel restaurant. 

So there I chose the bed near the comfort room hoping against all hope my friends would not be disturbed by my snores 😅but lo and behold of course as always I lulled them to sleep (read, the exact opposite) with my Zzzzz and more Zzzzzz 😆

Anyway next I usually check out the comfort room next for hmmm unlimited selfies. I look haggard here gee, which actually is my natural look. I am turning golden this year so no point of arguing on that haha. 

So, there's the bath area at Ynad's. The room is large enough for a comforting stay. 

And there's the pool aglow at night, invitingly blue and green with refreshing plants all around. However, my old muscles were too lazy to dip and my mind was too distracted to enjoy the water 😆but yes, I bet swimming would be great in there!

Then, came the food! It was the birthday treat of one of our friends- "ate ma'am Girlie" and yes, we had a blast! Above was Ynad's Frito Platters- "squid, mozzarella stick, onion rings served with french fries and tartare sauce. 

and this was their creamy and cheesy nachos- nachos in bolognese sauce with cream cheese sauce. 

Look at those pretty happy faces! The birthday girl- ate ma'am "Girlie" is the one next to me. Doc ate Gretch (the one in white) has embraced retirement already so I guess this photo deserves posting as one of my core memories working with these wonderful ladies. 

Check out their menu for more savory, comforting food. 

mmm the above I brought with me, my comforting warm milk and "hopia"- hope yah love me too 😏

And this was the pool at daytime reminding me to go visit Ynad's Place Hotel and Resort one more time in the coming days. Though living in La Union which has quickly become one of the major tourist destinations in the country the past years I haven't been taking advantage of the beautiful places here. I

think I have been too busy with work and school and missing out on much needed RnR (a fact I must admit 😅).

So, there goes another blog post for today! 

Check out Ynad's Place Hotel and Resort on their FB page here. 

In case I inspired you to check out, my previous La Union posts are here. 

*Not a sponsored post, just another happy customer's honest opinion. 

Come Visit the "La Union Agri-Tourism Village"!

Five Reasons...I'll give you five good reasons you should head to the La Union Provincial Capitol on its 169th Foundation Anniversary.

1. For "good health"

See my forehead above? It's glistening from sweating on my way up the road that has been beautifully lighted, theatrically I'd say. Perfect for dramatic, moody shots. My mood was festive! For indeed there is a celebration happening in the province now. I had dessert for dinner and I was so glad to have burned up the extra calories. Plus, I was kinda testing my endurance for long walks and it turned out I had more saved up energy than the hubby who is one of my designated photographers for the evening, the other being our seventeen year old.

I encourage you to go in your most comfy clothing and shoes for the uphill invigorating evening stroll. You'll feel young seeing a lot of kids and hearing them giggle over simple things.

One Afternoon at Sagat Crust Food House

Once Upon A Break 😂 #summer

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So I finally got to eat at Sagat Crust! I've been reading about the place all over social media for months but never got the chance to indulge! Talk about being crazily busy at work LOL.

I am a fan of anything that has history in it! And indeed at Sagat Crust you'll find many items on display which hold a story. The old house itself is a marvel.

You can view the rest of the photos by "right-clicking" on my IG posts...


The miniature jeepney steals the show. It was literally after noon and we were there for dessert. Or I guess I was there more for the sight!

Three Fears You Could Conquer at Tangadan Falls

So I finally reached my first waterfall. True or false? (Pun intended) True! Truly it was one amazing experience! Forgive me for my delight, I sort of ceased being adventurous until recently. As the title implies this is all about the fears I conquered at Tangadan Falls.

Want to hear about it? Read on and I hope I get to lure you to visit one of the best places in my province La Union. Proud to have been there and to have ditched the following fears:

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Today the hubby and I dropped by one of his favorite restaurants in the northern side of the province. He quipped he kinda misses the "clubhouse sandwich" of El Navi Restaurant in the heart of the town of Balaoan, La Union.