Quezon Escapade : Pahiyas 2010

So after 4-5 hours of fun in the beach, we go straight to Nadine's house to drop his sleepy-headed little bro. Obviously he got tired for his non-stop swimming and he hasn't recovered yet from his circumcision :D From Nadine's house, we flew to Graceland and have ourselves ready for the Pahiyas. 30 minute-preparation for all of us ( we're 8 then) was just enough. Haha! No more bath, we just washed our face and changed our clothes. Good thing we didn't smell chlorine, that much? :D We were so eager to reach Lucban,Quezon by 8:30 or 9pm so we can have quite an ample time to go around the place.

First thing we did when we arrived was to visit the church... and pray of course :)

The Church at Lucban, Quezon's town proper. An amazingly old church with its historic look

Had a photo taken with this scarecrow or some sort.. let's just call it the Pahiyas mascot

Then, we started the HUNT! Hunt for those famous 'kiping' decorated houses of Lucban. At long last, I've seen a kiping up close and personal! Haha! I was really curious about this kiping since I first saw it on the television. And I was still a child back then.

The first house decorated with kiping that we saw was just a so-so.. but still nice

We were really got amazed with this house that we had several photos with this. Only to find out that there were a lot more beautiful kiping-decorated houses.. Haha!

By the way, ORANGE is my favorite color that night. Like orange equals love. LOL Haha! Since I and Nadine are both wearing orange that night. It's just a coincidence.

Another scarecrow. Haha! It even resembles Jose Rizal's face :D

Now, time for the best decoration we've seen.. Haha! Filipinos' creativity at its best!

This building was never second-best! Astounding! :D

It also has many miniatures of structures and buildings like this one..

We also didn't miss the opportunity to taste the famous Lucban, Quezon's PANSIT HABHAB. It's a must-try dish! The only pansit I know that tastes good with vinegar :D

Pose, before we eat.. :)

And...

Eat! You should try it yourself!

After we got our stomach full with pansit habhab. We spent some time watching Pinoy bands performing at the town's plaza.. And before we go back home to Graceland, we bought a few souvenirs like key chains and a few pasalubongs. :D

We didn't make fun with all these keychains.. sarcastically speaking. Hahaha!