Planning on heading up to North but the rain weather is making you think twice?
Go and visit Adams for the rain makes it more beautiful and serene than usual.
Plus, there's another reason to visit aside from the tourist spots and it is the ADAMS ECO FARM!
Adams Eco Farm is offering a farm to table kind of food and it is located in Sitio Malaggao of Adams, Ilocos Norte.
A 2 hectare main farm owned by a lovely couple who fell inlove with Adams and who are really into gastronomy, ate France and kuya Wen.
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#JDadventures is up to take their taste buds for an adventure in the new talk of the town located in Adams.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. You will feel relaxed
There is no rushing of time, you will enjoy taking everything slow for the place itself will make you calm for everything observed is greenish and all you can hear are the birds singing.
2. There will be more conversations than gadgets
This is your time to disconnect for there is no signal in the farm so more stories are told. If you are going solo, don't worry the owners are full of stories to tell and i'm sure you'll love them for they will make you feel at home.
3. You will be amazed by how they grow their organic plants
There is a green house where most of their organic plants are located. The set up of the place is very lovely. And I challenge you to memorize the different kinds of plants inside, because I already forgot.
4. The food is worth the wait
When you visit the farm, be sure that you are not in a hurry so you can try many dishes from their menu little by little. Good food also takes its time.
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
You should reserve your menu 2-3 days before you go for them to prepare and due to no signal in the area.
Kuya Wen and his magic kitchen
Chicken in Thai Basil
Arabic bread with hummus (good for 3-4)
Herb Omellete
Time to eat!
5. You'll probably sleep in their couch
Ate France warned us about the spell of the couch. She told us that all visitors who sat in that couch fell asleep. And yes, we also did fell under the spell.
6. Appreciate the rain
The rain will make Adams more dramatic, will let you see many dragonflies, hear the sound of the river, will give you low temperature so it is way better to enjoy it with a cup of coffee!
7. You might want to buy some organic vegetables from them
8. You will invite/tag more friends to go to Adams again and try this new place
Go!
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Many locals are still afraid of going up to Adams because of its roads but it's 2017, the roads have improved and mostly are already passable.
HOW TO GET THERE:
1. From Laoag going to Pancian, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Take the bus/van going to Cagayan.
Travel time is around 2h (vans are faster than the taking the bus).
Fare: Php 70/head
2. Drop-off point of Pancian going up to Adams, Ilocos Norte
Motor Fare per head/one way: Php 130.00 (Adams Centre) Php 150.00 (Adams Eco Farm)
Travel Time: 40 minutes
Your ride is always waiting in the highway for travellers going up so don't worry about it. Just ask for your rides number if you plan to go back the same day so they can fetch you.
Don't worry if its raining for they come prepared with their raincoats!
Ready. Set. Go!
Cemented roads going up to Adams
This might be worst road that you'll only encounter
They come prepared
3. Adams Centre to Adams Eco Farm
If you're taking the habal habal/motor, they will take you directly there.
If you're travelling with a private car, just ask instructions to the residents going to Sitio Malaggao and until you'll see a signage.
*4. If you happen to go back the same day, you might want to have a quick stop to:
Lover's Peak
Hanging Bridge
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Thank you Adams for being our last destination for this year 2017, our out of town before I landed here in Barcelona.
Thank you Adams Eco Farm, ate France and Kuya wen for being very open and warm, and specially for the delicious food and the wonderful siesta in your spelled sofa. And,for showing us that one should always go for their dream goals.
And thank you to my love for your company, for being my food and travel buddy, for tagging in my spontaneous adventures and having almost the same taste bud as me. I love you, always.
And that's our Adams adventure, I hope you'll go and make your own memories too!
Love, Jessica
