3/2/24

Last summer, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable journey to San Miguel,

Bulacan, eager to create lasting memories together. As we arrived, the warm embrace of
the locals and the vibrant atmosphere of the town instantly welcomed us. Our days were
filled with excitement and exploration as we immersed ourselves in the rich culture and
history of the region.

In the afternoon when we arrived, my family and I had a snack together and we ate our
favorite pastillas, chicharon, and the savory goodness of bulalo a hearty beef marrow
stew perfect for recharging after a day of our adventure. One of the highlights of our trip
was visiting the serene beauty of Biak-na-Bato National Park, and it's my first time to go
there with my family, because sometimes when we visit here in Bulacan I'm always with
my friends so I made the most of the days we were together because we only went out
together once. Also with my grandfather, we just went on a road trip and we saw this
beautiful camping site and overlooking view and that is in Digo's hills, Doña remedios
trinidad, Bulacan, it's very beautiful mountain, Grandpa and I can see the surrounding
mountains, we love that trip because we both love mountains and overlooking views.
And in the past days I bonded with my friends, we drank and talked about our lives, and
went for a walk in a quiet place where we can see the beautiful views to experience
peaceful and away from the problems. And one of my experiences every time I'm in our
province is that I get a good rest. To be honest, I really want to stay there because I feel
more comfortable and happy with the people there, I'm not saying that I'm not happy here
in Manila but because the feeling is different when you're in the provinces. So our last
day in bulacan is sad because I will miss the mountains and beautiful scenery and we will
go back to manila with a lot of gossip, kidding. Thank that i and my family felt a deep
sense of connection to the land and its people, and also a summer break. And that is my
recent summer vacation in Bulacan, thank you.

Precious Ivan Airish M. Lejarde