Going Where the Wind Blows,Bangui Windmill
By Killerfillers
@killrfillr
Halfway between the town of Burgos and Pagudpod is the coastal town of Bangui. The popular attraction here are the Bangui windmills . You would hardly miss them from the highway on the way to Pagudpud. But seeing them from afar wouldn’t be called a complete Ilocos roadtrip. It’s a must that you get close to appreciate these amazing structures.
Such was the feeling when we finally arrived in the wind farm – it was a blast to finally see it up close. It was strikingly out of the ordinary just being here. I can’t think of any place like this in the country. We suddenly forgot that we’re very much hungry that time.“Swoosh! Swoosh!” That Nike-sounding babble is supposedly the sound coming from the rotating windmill. They are somewhat like giant electric fans lined up on the shore. I can’t help but in awe while standing below these exceedingly huge structure.
Just the thought of these massive spinning blades falling on us would leave our body slice or worse splattered into pieces. Barring any Final Destination thoughts we just spent the time snapping pictures and good laughs. On a serious note, these huge white structures built by Northwind Power Development Corporation– all 70m high provides most of the electricity in the region to prevent global warming. The crashing of the violent waves on the shore and howling winds was great way of enjoying the life on the road. We stayed there for an hour eating our lunch and simply enjoying these massive man-made wonder.