November 15, 2013 The Watchtowers of La Union
La Union's history is rich considering that the province was formed during the Spanish colonial period. Along the coastlines of the province are centuries old watchtowers that served as lookouts for pirates during those times. Five watchtowers still exists on the west coast of La Union. They may have served their purpose but their antiquity will always be part of my province history. They still continue to battle the elements. Some were already damaged due to the constantly changing seascape and ways of man.
1. Luna Watchtower
I rode a bus bound to Vigan and dropped by Balaoan town proper in La Union. The bus stop is beside the church of Balaoan. I crossed the road and went to the tricycle terminal north of the municipal hall. These tricycles are Luna bound. Fare is P10 only. I stepped down at the Luna town proper near the church. Arriving at Luna town, I went to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan or the St. Catherine Alexandria Parish Church. After saying my prayers, I walked the lengths of the street south of the church towards the back and made a right turn at the next street. When I saw the elementary school at the left corner of the next street, I followed the road westward towards the beach. And not far away, the Spanish watchtower was on my sight.