After visiting most of the attractions in Baguio, I wanted to find something new to do on the weekends.
在參觀完碧瑤的大部分景點後，我想找點新的事情來充實週末。
That’s when I discovered Vigan and the Banaue Rice Terraces — both are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
就在那時，我發現了美岸和巴拿威梯田，這兩個都是聯合國教科文組織的世界文化遺產。
This trip was also my first time taking a long-distance bus in the Philippines, which turned out to be quite an experience!
這趟旅程也是我第一次在菲律賓搭長途巴士，結果真的是一場難忘的體驗！
Vigan is a historic city in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture.
美岸是位於菲律賓伊羅戈斯南省的一座歷史名城，以保存完好的西班牙殖民時期建築聞名。
Its cobblestone streets, carriage , and heritage houses create a charming, old-world atmosphere.
它的鵝卵石街道、馬車(Carriage)和古老的傳統房屋，營造出迷人的舊世界氛圍。 carriage 1
carriage 2It felt like stepping back in time.
走在裡面，就好像穿越回過去一樣。
The main bus to Vigan is the Partas bus line.
去美岸主要是搭乘Partas。
partas bus station
Direct buses to Vigan usually depart after 7 a.m., but if you want to make it a day trip, you’ll need to catch the midnight bus, which usually follows the Laoag-Vigan route and passes through Vigan.
直達美岸的車通常早上7點後才有，但如果想當天往返，就得搭午夜的車，通常是搭乘Laoag-Vigan路線，會經過美岸。
Bus schedules are unreliable — we ended up asking the station security guard for help. He was very friendly and provided accurate information.
行程表很不準，最後我們是詢問巴士站的警衛大哥，他非常熱心地給了我們準確的資訊。
return bus schedule
Early Departure: We had to wake up at 2 a.m. and set off from Pines’s lobby by 2:30 a.m. (早起出發) 我們得在凌晨2點起床，2點半從Pines學校的大廳出發。
Long Journey: The bus ride was long, so bringing a regular-sized bottle of water was essential. (長途跋涉) 巴士車程很長，所以帶上一瓶正常大小的水非常重要。
Temperature: It was freezing on the bus (around 14-15°C). A jacket was a must! (低溫挑戰) 巴士裡冷得像冰庫（大約14-15°C），一定要帶外套保暖！
Bus Schedules: There are various bus schedules. It’s best to visit the station in advance and ask the clerk for the latest information. (班次資訊) 巴士班次很多種，建議提前去車站詢問櫃檯最新的時刻表資訊。
We left school at 2 a.m. and bought our tickets an hour before departure.
我們凌晨2點離開學校，提前一個小時買好了車票。
partas bus
When we boarded the bus, we didn’t expect the air conditioning to be set to 15°C — it felt like a freezer!
我們上車後完全沒想到冷氣開到15°C，簡直像進了冷凍庫！
After a six-hour bus ride, we finally arrived in Vigan. The heat was intense, a total contrast to the icy bus.
經過六個小時的車程，我們終於抵達美岸，天氣熱得像火爐，跟車上的冷凍空間形成了超大反差。
Our first stop was a delicious local restaurant to refuel.(1995 Sdutio Cafe)
我們的第一站是當地一家好吃的餐館(1995 Sdutio Cafe)，先補充點能量再說。
PastaPizzaFired-foodDessertcoffee shop
Unfortunately, the most of churches we planned to visit were under maintenance.
很不幸的是，我們原本計劃去參觀的大部份的教堂正在維修。
Still, we made the most of it by exploring other sights like the iconic lighthouse and wandering through Vigan’s beautiful streets.
但我們還是抓住機會，去了地標性的燈塔，還在美岸美麗的街道上閒逛探索。
I also tried a local delicacy. The famous Vigan’s empanada was delicious!
我還嚐了當地的特色美食，著名的美岸餡餅(empanada)，真的超級好吃！
However, one thing I couldn’t ignore was the strong smell from the horse-drawn carriages.
但有一點我實在無法忽視，就是馬車散發出的濃烈味道。
Sadly, it seemed like the horses didn’t get a bath every day.
可惜的是，看起來那些馬似乎不是每天都有洗澡。
On the way back, the journey felt even longer.
回程時，旅途感覺比來的時候還要漫長。
The air conditioning was still blasting at 15°C, and one of my Korean classmates ended up getting motion sickness.
冷氣依舊狂吹在15°C，其中一位韓國同學最後還暈車了。
It was quite the adventure, to say the least.
說實話，這趟旅程真的是跌宕起伏。
Finally,this trip was unforgettable — from freezing buses to the sweltering heat, from historic streets to delicious food.
這趟旅程真讓人難忘，從冰冷的巴士到炙熱的街頭，從古色古香的街道到美味的食物。
