The Bangui Wind Mills
In this area, wind mostly comes from the north-east, from the sea towards the land. To optimize the full benefit of the winds, turbines are installed along the shore facing the sea effectively removing wind breaks and achieving a terrain roughness of class 0.
The 'Wind Farm" as it is aptly called consist of 15 wind turbines. The turbines are on-shore and arranged in a single row spaced 326 meters apart. The turbines hub height ground level to centre of nacelle – that part holding the blades is 70 meters high roughly equivalent to a 23 storey building, each blade is 41 meters long (just 9 meters shy of a Olympic sized pool) giving a rotor diameter of 82 meters and a windswept area of 5,281 square meters.
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| huge turbines |
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
According to Manong driver, we need to pass 3.1 km rough road heading to Kapurpurawan Rock Formation. I decided to have our lunch first. While inside the tricycle it seems that my internal organs are “misplaced.”After 30 minutes of treacherous drive we arrived and take a rest at nipa hut. My body is bit aching.
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| look like dragon head |
After having five minutes rest and water break, time to trek at skimpy corals going to the formation. Take an extra effort one might get abrasion into the slippery corals.
The formation was naturally beautiful, however I noticed the vandals on the white wall of the rock. I’m a little bit sad that tourist don’t know how to be appreciative in taking care of the place.
Like the rocks in Palaui Island, Kapurpurawan was naturally shaped by strong waves and winds from South China Sea.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, that was established during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It was first lit on March 30, 1892 and is set high on Vigia de Nagparitan Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador.
The 65-foot-tall (20 m) octagonal stone tower, the most prominent structure in the vicinity and the tallest among the lighthouse that the Spanish constructed.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on August 13, 2004 and a National Cultural Treasure on June 20, 2005 by the Philippine Government.
The elegant T-shaped stairway leads you up to the verandah of the main pavilion. The hallway of the main pavilion takes you to the foot of the covered stairs that lead to the entrance of the tower. A spiral staircase leads the visitor to the lantern room on top. Only a certain number of people are allowed in the tower at a time. Access to the gallery depends on the outside wind condition.
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| U shape stairs |
The pavilion has now been transformed into a small museum as well as lodging for people seeking basic accommodation, though except from shared cooking facilities and water from the cistern, no other amenities are provided
At the balcony, blue clear water from South China Sea will fascinate your yearning eyes for nature.
Son plus de plaisir dans les Philippines en raison de Bangui Windmills, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse !
Way Points:
By Land:
There are several bus lines that ply the Manila-Vigan route. Among these are: The Philippine Rabbit us Line, Partas Co., and Dominion. The 405 km distance from Manila to Ilocos Sur is a comfortable and scenic seven hour ride.
When you’re already here, one can take chose jeepney, mini-bus, caleza and tricycle to go to nearby areas.
By Air:
From Manila (via Manila International Airport), you can take Philippine Airlines which flies to Laoag City four times a week (except Wednesdays). Make sure you check with the airlines as schedules do vary. To get to Ilocos Sur (Vigan) from Laoag City, you can easily take public transportation. Travel time usually takes 1 hour and 30 minutes (80 kilometers).
galing ng bangui windmills....ILOVEILOCOS
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