We know that travel going to Lucban if you're from Manila would take 4 hours. Faster if you take the backroute and if you're going there through a private car in an earlier time like 5am or what not. During my trip there, there were some things that I wasn't expecting because for one I haven't read about it in the blogs whilst doing my research. So I made this list for you so you wouldn't be as surprised as I was.
1. Bubbles blown in the street. I think because it adds to the festive ambiance so bubbles are blown by sellers . So when you're doing your stroll expect to see them in the air... somehwere.
2. When there are tourists, there are vendors. Almost everywhere selling almost anything. From refreshments, hats, floral head wreath, pancit habhab, souvenir shirts, longganisa, etc.
3. They have a thing with stuff human like mascott. I don't know why. I haven't asked a local about it. Maybe you can ask them when you decide to go there one of these days.
4. The path is long and winding. Now I knew it's going to be a long trip. I had already accepted that fact, but no one really informed me about it being winding. For people out there who easily get car sick, prepare your plastic, candies, and white flower/vicks.
5. Not all houses are decorated. You would see houses decorated in one street, and when you cross the street to see more, you'll see regular looking houses, but try to walk a bit more and you'll see another street decorated with buntings and all. When I was there, there were only 2 streets which looked festive.
6. Expect to walk a lot. There's a point near the outskirts of the town where no tricycles and cars can enter so you wouldn't have a choice but to walk.
7. Bring umbrella. I had a feeling that I had to bring umbrella, but I was concern that I'll be hitting people by it when the crowd gets packed. So I left mine behind.
8. It's not really that crowded. Upon entering you'll be intimidated by the line ups of private cars parked along side the street. By then you'll be thinking that the place would already be so crowded. Fortunately it wasn't really that crowded that's because I arrived there after the procession. So if you arrive at 10am there would still be traffic but not so many people as expected.
9. Police visibility. I was surprised to see a number of policemen in some corners of the street. It was understandable because it was a big event of the time so safety and security are important. I think I was just not expecting to see them.
10. No portalets. So make sure to dine it in a place where there's a toilet.
So there you go.
1. Bubbles blown in the street. I think because it adds to the festive ambiance so bubbles are blown by sellers . So when you're doing your stroll expect to see them in the air... somehwere.
2. When there are tourists, there are vendors. Almost everywhere selling almost anything. From refreshments, hats, floral head wreath, pancit habhab, souvenir shirts, longganisa, etc.
3. They have a thing with stuff human like mascott. I don't know why. I haven't asked a local about it. Maybe you can ask them when you decide to go there one of these days.
4. The path is long and winding. Now I knew it's going to be a long trip. I had already accepted that fact, but no one really informed me about it being winding. For people out there who easily get car sick, prepare your plastic, candies, and white flower/vicks.
5. Not all houses are decorated. You would see houses decorated in one street, and when you cross the street to see more, you'll see regular looking houses, but try to walk a bit more and you'll see another street decorated with buntings and all. When I was there, there were only 2 streets which looked festive.
6. Expect to walk a lot. There's a point near the outskirts of the town where no tricycles and cars can enter so you wouldn't have a choice but to walk.
7. Bring umbrella. I had a feeling that I had to bring umbrella, but I was concern that I'll be hitting people by it when the crowd gets packed. So I left mine behind.
8. It's not really that crowded. Upon entering you'll be intimidated by the line ups of private cars parked along side the street. By then you'll be thinking that the place would already be so crowded. Fortunately it wasn't really that crowded that's because I arrived there after the procession. So if you arrive at 10am there would still be traffic but not so many people as expected.
9. Police visibility. I was surprised to see a number of policemen in some corners of the street. It was understandable because it was a big event of the time so safety and security are important. I think I was just not expecting to see them.
10. No portalets. So make sure to dine it in a place where there's a toilet.
So there you go.
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