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As I left this town, I knew myself that I would cherish all the memories it gave me. I don't know when I should be back, but I am sure San Quintin has been written on my heart.

» I saw that hill (or possibly a mountain) projecting itself as the background of a white structure sitting on a platform overlooking the mighty Abra River.

» ...it has allowed me to experience, and I think that it’s worth a space on my online diary.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ SAN QUINTIN » ABRA
SAN QUINTIN, ABRA TOWN HALL

It is a town with hopes and dreams for its people, teeming with great natural wonders that can set you free. It’s an unhurried town, laid back, quiet, and simply beautiful. I am referring to the town of San Quintin in Abra. My posts about the town may have seemed to be endless. Forgive me for that. I just couldn’t keep myself from writing many stories about the town because of the many experiences and beautiful encounters it has allowed me to experience, and I think that it’s worth a space on my online diary.

As I crossed the Abra river back to where I came from, the other side of the river revealed another wonderful scene. On both sides of the river, beautiful views displayed. Actually, a 360-degree rotation is a paradise unknown.

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This town exploration in San Quintin is part of a larger scheme of things in 2012. From Vigan, my brother and I rode our Honda Beat 2009 model to Abra, and this moment forms a portion of that scooter adventure.

As I entered Abra, we visited several locations before arriving to this area—the Abra River.



 ►  Best Location



I saw that hill (or possibly a mountain) projecting itself as the background of a white structure sitting on a platform overlooking the mighty Abra River. The structure did not look special, but its location was unusual. The fact that it situated itself at this magnificent location gave me big smile.

SAN QUINTIN, ABRA TOWN HALL
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ SAN QUINTIN » (2012) We crossed the Abra River back to where we came from, and the town hall of San Quintin presented itself a beauty from different vantage point.
SAN QUINTIN, ABRA TOWN HALL
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ SAN QUINTIN » (2012) San Quintin town hall looked grand and mighty in its location.
Of all the hundred towns I have visited, this town hall is located in the most beautiful location I've ever seen—per the subjective judgment of my naked eyes. Most town halls are located along the main road or highway, but this one is located at the end of the road with the Abra River as the backyard—at the foot of those lovely mountains.



 ►  Everything has an ending



I would say that this moment sealed the finale of my San Quintin town journey, but the mountains appeared like they're expecting me to be back soon. This separation anxiety made me want to stay here longer, but this last river crossing that faced the beautiful location of the town hall marked the end of my adventures here.

As I left this town, I knew myself that I would cherish all the memories it gave me. I don't know when I should be back, but I am sure San Quintin has been written on my heart.

SAN QUINTIN, ABRA TOWN HALL
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ SAN QUINTIN » (2012) San Quintin town hall looked grand and mighty in its location.
If you have followed the series, you know how San Quintin captivated my soul; but everything has an end—and needs to end. In every single journey, there is always an end; but the memories will make the journey to last forever in your heart. ■ END OF SERIES

This is Part 7 of the series: "My First Abra Ride Adventure in 2012"

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UPDATE HISTORY FOR THIS BLOG POST

2025-April-11:
• The article was rewritten, proofread, and revised (injecting both 2012 and 2025 perspectives). 2025 lay-out update applied.

2012-October-17:
• This post was published.
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4 comments:

  1. Waa last installment na pala to. I'm also like that Ed, nahuhumaling ako sa laidback atmosphere sa isang lugar, and hopefully wishing dun na lng tumira. :)

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  2. Sky Summer | Hey Jo! True, hindi nakaka-stress, bawas wrinkles, lol!

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  3. Gusto ko na talaga mag abra.... Dami kong mga friends na ang probinsya ay Abra nga lang sagabal talaga ang work sa lakwatsa....

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  4. juanderfulpinoy | Oo nga Chino, sana manalo tayo ng lotto haha.

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