A rainy morning greeted me as I was about to go to sleep, exhausted from a long trip from Metro Manila. Suddenly, my dog started barking. My wife rushed to wake me up, telling me we had visitors. She calmed the dog and welcomed them in. When I looked out the window, I saw my uncle and two cousins. They were asking if I wanted to join them on a trip. It had been years since I'd seen them, so I quickly agreed.
I got ready in a hurry, changing my clothes. My feet were tired from wearing shoes for so long, so I chose my flip-flops before hopping into their waiting car. Our first stop was to visit a few nearby churches. Since we have different beliefs, I waited in the car each time they went inside.
Afterward, we stopped for lunch at a restaurant called Steak to Juan in Luna, La Union. We ordered a huge beef steak platter for five people. We were so hungry that I didn't even think to take a picture or video!
After our delicious meal, we visited the nearby Baluarte de Luna. This historical watchtower, also known as the Luna Watchtower, is a beautiful stone structure right on the coast. It was built during the Spanish colonial era to protect the area from pirates and other invaders. Even though it's now just a ruin, it's a very striking sight. From there, we got a glimpse of the famous Pebble Beach. I walked along the shore for a moment to feel the smooth, colorful stones under my feet before we continued our journey.
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