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. 

Amici Resort

Hello there! 

So, I had a chance to travel after a mind grueling two and a half months of studying. gee, I just misspelled and had to edit the words "grueling" and "misspelled" after typing I spent time studying, mercy please.  😅

Anyway, here goes the resort review/appreciation/photo blasts 😀.

I don't feel like putting my thoughts into words so I will let the photos speak. I am lazy, yeah that's more like it. But this is a must to write -"I had a great time." 

The resort name- Amici (an Italian word that means FRIENDS) expresses the description of the experience. 

It was a restful week with friends amidst work. 

our room which was good for two to three persons- one queen-sized bed and a pull up bed

Midway Grill on the Hubby's 49th

 

Someone turned forty-nine this month and off we went to Midway Grill  for a simple lunch. We ordered our favorite Midway Salad for its nutritional benefits. Nothing like greens, oranges, purples and yellows to spice up the mood! 

St. Michael The Archangel Parish Church- A Lenten Reflection

On the fourth day of the Holy Week I visited our parish church to send prayers to heaven. I always pray wherever I am, however the holy atmosphere in churches is enriching to the soul so after work I headed to this beautiful architectural structure that has witnessed many of my life's stages. 

Le Monet- Mood

Whew! I would love to see the above view once more, to inhale the cool fresh air and just sit and stare, sit and stare....

Okay so that was me above, all wrinkled nose, foundation poorly applied but kinda at peace. Why? See those trees? Fine pine trees pun intended. And know what? I was listening to birds singing! Le Monet Hotel is one place in Baguio City where you can renew your body and soul. I highly recommend staying there!

A Night in Costa Villa

Okay so these photos where from November 23 of 2019. The pandemic had them stock in my drafts. My posts digging needless to say led to their publishing.

From what I remember, I arrived from a convention and the hubby and I decided to spend the night  in San Juan. Please ignore my haggard look 😅.

View Point Grill and Restaurant- A Sun-Date

The hubby took me to View Point Grill today.

It's been months of community quarantines and finally the restaurants are opening at full capacities although health protocols are still in place. 

View Point Grill is atop a hill. It is located in Bacsil, San Fernando City, L.U so most of the early customers are bikers. 

Of Anniversaries and My Beloved Elyu!

Okay, so this a long overdue post. Our anniversary was on the 31st of October. It was our 18th! So the hubby who is as of late hooked to tripadvisor.com bookings searched for the best hotel for us to spend the day in the province. He chose The Little Surfmaid Resort in San Juan La Union because the price was right 😆 and the reviews we read online were all great!

One Sunset with Beth at MA-CHO TEMPLE...

   
      One of the tourists attractions in my province is MA-CHO TEMPLE. The place is dear to my heart as it was built the same year I was born- 1975. No wonder it has been there for as long as I can remember. It was built by the Chinese community in San Fernando City under the leadership of Jose D. Aspiras and Mr. Dy Keh Hio. I remember passing by this welcome arch all the days of my childhood life as we lived just nearby and being curious just what was up there. It took me years before I finally got to see the place and I have been re-visiting ever since because of the inner peace I feel each time I am there.

      

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.