That was our last week in Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines. Usually, every Saturday was our excursion day, but that particular Saturday was different. The PSU bus we typically used was unavailable because it was being used to transport the SEA-TVET students to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila.
So, my dormmates and I came up with an alternative plan. We decided to go to SM Rosales by van, with our Filipino buddy, Geralyn (also known as Meng), acting as our tour guide. The trip from Bayambang to SM Rosales took about 30 minutes. Joining the trip were Uni, Inez, Inna, Meng, Yeni, Yani, Tria, Chika, Shepti, Febri, Galih, and myself.
Upon arriving at SM Rosales, we had lunch at Mang Inasal before exploring the mall. I bought a pair of sneakers and some skincare products at Watsons. We really wanted to buy souvenirs for our family and friends in Indonesia, but since we couldn't find any there, we decided to head to Urdaneta City.
It took about 30 minutes from Rosales (or about an hour from Bayambang). We called our van driver to take us there; I've forgotten the exact fare we paid, but he dropped us off at a traditional market in Urdaneta. I managed to buy T-shirts for my father and my coordinator, as well as a pair of slippers for myself. However, I still couldn't find any keychains. As evening approached, we finally headed back to our dormitory to rest.
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