I miss going on road trips. I haven’t done any this year yet but I remember the joys of seeing countryside scenery in all its glory. I love the feel of morning air and the fresh scent of some places far from the madding crowd, so to speak. I found these photos taken about three years ago on our road trip passing by SCTEX going to Olongapo City. SCTEX (Subic – Clark -Tarlac Expressway is a 93.77-kilometre (58.27 mi) four-lane expressway north of Manila adjoining the North Expressway. It ends up at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales.
My son who took the wheels when we reached Subic was fined P200.00 for traffic violation back then. The traffic regulation they have there is quite different from what we have in Metro Manila. If you rely on the traffic light here in the metropolis, in Subic, it’s a first come, first go basis even if the traffic light turns green on your end of the road. If you are not a resident of the place, you’ll surely won’t know that you are violating any traffic rule. That’s traffic discipline, so they say.
It takes simple things for one to enjoy life and going on road trips is one.
So what put a traffic light?
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There is a traffic light there Lou but it is your lookout if you are first to go or not. Some people just get confused because they are not used to it.
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That’s what I mean. Why don’t they just put a 4-way stop.
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I read somewhere that it has the best traffic scheme in the country.I don’t know, I’ve only been there once.
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Lovely photographs and reflection! How important road trips can be for teaching us more about ourselves and others…and the ties that bind us all together…and they’re fun. 🙂 Thank you for this reminder.
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Yes, going on road trips is a nice form of family bonding and you get to discover and explore new places. Thanks Kitty for commenting and subscribing to my blog. Would love to explore yours soon 🙂
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We used to go on road trips when I was a kid. I’d seen half the US by the time I was 13 – and only lack 6 states from seeing them all now. Gas prices made it prohibitive – that and 7 kids (mine) when I got older. No one in their right mind takes road trips with 7 kids!
Thanks for following Lessons by Heart. I look forward to reading more about you in the near future!
Tami
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Praise Jesus!
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Thanks Tami, Wow, what a lovely way to see several places. You’re so blessed to have 7 kids. I have two, one is already married and my youngest is turning 29 in a week. Would love to come back and explore your blog. Thank you too for following mine.
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