Tuesday, May 12, 2009

LONG VOYAGE HOME


An idyllic, pastoral view of Asingan's Greenfields...

FROM TATANG IGNAS

You set a good example to other Message Boards to emulate -- specially those who can eloquently narrate the highlights and sidelights of their vacation in their native hometowns through essay/feature writings and snapshots to capture delightful moments of camaraderie. If I do have the chance to visit Santa Maria soon, I will do the same. Thanks for sharing!

--TI, Sta Maria, Pangasinan..

Thank you, Tatang Ignas!

IT ( Information Technology ) is now at its best through the Internet. It puts one over the Print Media because typing on the Net is so easy, printing your story is done with the punching of a key and almost everybody with an access to a PC can immediately read your message.

I also admire your KALAPAW because it features the best of what there is: pleasant/funny stories to read re: Sta. Maria, news updates of townmates from every part of the globe and photos ( whenever available ) of people from your town who opted to seek fortune elsewhere. I am sorry I was not able to take photos of your town as I planned.


The Viron bus turned left to San Patricio near where the two palacial residences of the Torres brothers are located and on to the long bridge that marks near the border between Asingan and Sta. Maria. This bridge was said to have been constructed with the initiative of ex - Congressman Ranjit Shahani. At the crossroads where a left turn will bring you to Asingan, one would find a group of ragtag stores, shops, etc. taking advantage of the motor and pedestrian traffic passing by. When the bus reaches Asingan, one could hardly recognize the riverside skyline anymore. New houses were built and one could hardly tell which one belongs to whom.

It was a very pleasant trip, indeed especially for one who have not been home for almost six years!----#

VIC

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