Sanctuary, Sta. Victoria, Ilagan City, is known as a tourist spot in the
province of Isabela. The first time I've learned about this is when
I've watched it in a local TV news where it was featured. The sanctuary
has many different attractions, like zip line, cable cars, canopy,
caving, boating, swimming pools, water falls, etc. and the mini zoo. I
got interested with the mini zoo and thereon, I made a promised to
myself that one day on this summer I'm gonna bring Destine there, so he
could see some rare animals in person.
With my earnest desire to make a trip to Sanctuary, me and Chelle my
colleague made plans of going there. Thus, last May 16 we call it a
family day for us and head on.
It was my first trip to Isabela with Destine. I knew it would be toxic
to travel with a toddler without someone to assist me with Destine and
our belongings. But i took the courage to go, knowing that I still have
company and it would be a fun trip for Destine.
We took an ordinary van in going to Sta. Victoria where we will meet
Chelle's kids and hubs. Chelle's family took charge for this trip.
Hence, I am so thankful for them in making this fun trip realized. We
made this trip just for Destine, everything else is secondary.
We were supposed to go to Batanes, but seems it wasn't the proper time for Destine so we call it off and stay.
On the other hand, Destine was so delighted with the sights and all the things he saw which is new to him.
We showed him different animals.
He's excited and aware that this is not his usual routine, and since I
cannot trust his walks and turns here, I just carried him all the time.
We walked from area to area and my young man is quite heavy. I could feel the 37 degrees temperature, so it's a little bit uncomfortable to make a luxurious tour. Why, it was a time of middle of the day. But everything can be endured for the sake of fun. Ha! ha! ha!
We rented our own hut inside where we lunched and cool down. Other kids
did boating while we just stayed. Destine hasn't slept until three
o'clock in the afternoon as he became weary due to very warm
temperature.
I regretted to haven't captured the nice sight because I cannot let go
of Destine, but maybe in our next trip when Destine can do it on his
own, I can make a good photograph of the nices view.
We went back to Tuguegarao at almost 5pm that same day and Destine was
still on his excited mood despite being tired, he watched rice fields
and cows on the way.
While my Destine had a nice day on this trip, I cannot complain of body
ache and dehydration because of carrying him all the time. It's my role
to carry him and i had a vow to bring him and we'll see the world
together.
From hereon and onwards!
Happy Journey!!!
