Friday, August 10, 2007

Missing Damortis Train Station


Saw this pdi article yesterday. i was surprised to see this beloved place. i first found out about this abandoned train station in the mid-80's. i used to spend summer vacation with a friend and his family in San Fabian, Pangasinan. at that time, my all-time favorite love story/movie was 'the promise' (kathleen quinlan). the greatest moment of that film was their final confrontation on the seaside cliff during sunset. that still sends goosebumps! anyway, my friend took me to Damortis Train Station, about 20 mins away from where we stay in San Fabian. I found that it was on a cliff off the Lingayen gulf, also facing west, with pine trees on top and a rocky shore below. it was the perfect counterpart to movie (though a lot less altitude)! since then i would always drop by the train station during sunset (whenever i go to san fabian). i have brought most of my lovers and friends there. sadly, a few years back, the phil national railways started selling of the surrounding property and even parts of the train station. all that is left would be featured in this inquirer article. the cliff-side property is now privately owned and fenced off. i have lost a memorable part of my growing up, my romance.
i just wish someone would do something to bring this back...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Soon someone will bring back the damortis station again..looking forward to it..