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| Statue of the survivors of the Tromba Marina that happened in Baler, Aurora |
After that triple combo that morning—Ampere Beach in Dipaculao, MilleniumTree in Maria Aurora and Mother Falls in San Luis—we decided to call it the end
of our morning journey. We drove back near town center of Baler and have a stop
at Ka-Inying Turo-Turo Eatery for lunch. It was a great, a bit tiresome,
activity that we need to refuel our discharged energy for the last parts of our
exotic adventure in Aurora.
Part 10 of Baler-Aurora Trip: An
Exotic Adventure
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| On our way to Ermita Hill, Baler, Aurora |
I call it “exotic adventure” because unlike any other tourist spots in the
country, Baler and Aurora offer different kinds of activities and sightseeing
tours. Typical other touristy places in the Philippines include
swimming-hiking-trekking-walk tours-island hopping journey (in places like
Bolinao, Ilocos or Camotes). Aurora on the other hand, offers historical
tour-sunrise appreciation-surfing-tree climbing-waterfalls-trekking journey—a
somewhat different taste for those typical vacation weekends.
We had our lunch for good, the food was cheap at only P40 to P45 (ulam +
rice). After eating and resting, we tuned up to continue our journey to our
next destination—the Ermital Hill.
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| Ka-Inying Turo Turo in Baler, Aurora |
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| Photo op with friends with the survivors of the tsunami. (Ermita Hill, Baler) |
As the story goes, a great storm came and a huge wave called “tromba
marina” washed out the old settlement in Baler, Aurora. The old town location
was in Barrio Sabang. It was believed that the known survivors were the
Angaras, Bijasas, Bitongs, Lumasacs, Carrascos, and Pobletes who swam (take
note of the word ‘swam’) in the nearby Ermita Hill. Whoever they were, wherever
they went and whoever their great great great grandsons and daughters are, I
don’t know. All we know is when we arrived in that particular spot, there was
this statue of people who seem to be a family helping each other to climb on
top of Ermita Hill. If you get to see Ermita Hill, you will then realize how
strong the survivors were because Ermita Hill is an elevated spot where you get
to see an overlooking view of the whole Baler Bay. That high.
There was nothing much to see, except the statue and the overlooking view
on top. The overlooking view on top is pretty amazing and relaxing. But of
course, you should pack some other extra energy as this will require you again
to ascend up on a hill.
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| Ermita Hill, Aurora |
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| On top of Ermita Hill |
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| View of Baler from Ermita Hill |
We spent a few minutes enjoying the view. It was
hot that day but Baler is a treat to our eyes. Since everyone is itching to
splurge again with the waters, we decided to leave Ermita Hill for Diguisit
Falls. But still we have to check out Cemento Beach and Lukso-Lukso Islets.
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| Overlooking view of Baler, Aurora |
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| Lukso-Lukso Islets, Baler |
Baler-Aurora Trip: An Exotic Adventure Travel Series:
Part 10: A Tsunami That the People of Baler Will Never Forget—The Story ofErmita Hill
Part 11: Cemento Beach, Cobra Reef and Lukso-Lukso Islets of Baler, Aurora
Part 12: Slippery Rockin'-Rollin' Diguisit Falls in Baler
Part 13: Diguisit Beach and Islets in Baler, Aurora
Part 14: Baler Pasalubong and that Sleep from Baler Back to Baguio City
THE GUIDE: Baler Itinerary: Two Days-One Night
Part 11: Cemento Beach, Cobra Reef and Lukso-Lukso Islets of Baler, Aurora
Part 12: Slippery Rockin'-Rollin' Diguisit Falls in Baler
Part 13: Diguisit Beach and Islets in Baler, Aurora
Part 14: Baler Pasalubong and that Sleep from Baler Back to Baguio City
THE GUIDE: Baler Itinerary: Two Days-One Night
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