Visita Iglesia 2013

Visita Iglesia 2013 - 

Visita Iglesia is a solemn religious activity by Catholics. This was my first time ever to have done this spiritual activity. The feeling was very rewarding and I'm fulfilled in a very spiritual way. It is best to start in the morning so you'll finish by twilight. During this time, most people assemble in groups and they would walk their way to the church with a megaphone, praying the rosary as they marched. For some, private cars were a means in hopping from one church to the other and because of this parking lots surrounding the church area were packed with variety of private vehicles. But nevertheless, the feeling that you've accomplished such act was very uplifting. So, I'm hoping to do this again next year and hopefully with a new set of itinerary.

Accompanied with my three gorgeous friends; Darlyn, Angelie, and Era, these were our itinerary of the fourteen Churches we've visited:

1. San Lorenzo Ruiz Church - Located in Brgy. Tisa Cebu City. Going here was navigable. you can ride a jeepney from wherever you were and then just walk or take a pedicab going to the church. For those with a car, the parking area was not so spacious. The church area was specifically surrounded with residential homes, so it was like going inside a village and there you can find this church. The interior is modern, the distance from the entrance to the altar was short, it was pretty much a typical barangay church.

2. Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church - 

Located in Brgy. Punta Princesa Cebu City. This Church and the 1st one were neighborhood churches. Brgy. Tisa and Labangon were right next to each other.

Travel 101

Basic Rules of Traveling

As a traveler, I've developed my own style/ideas in terms of how to be organized on my travels bringing only the essentials and not the entire closet.  It was hard at first since I would end up bringing more than what I actually needed. It was stressful knowing that on your way back you will have to carry extra load like gifts/pasalubongs for friends/family and your luggage was already heavy. 

That's why I have these pointers for myself and I want to share it to the world hoping it will help you guys out there 'cause, in any destination you will be these things are certainly a must that should be checked and take into consideration at all times. 

Here are my top five pointers when travelling:

Boracay Baby

The very famous beach island in the Philippines and is becoming the top tourist destination. The 7 km stretch island amazes local and foreign people because of its powdery, superfine white sand. Mostly every summer people come here to enjoy, indulge and relax. This is indeed a stunning, magical place for everyone!

Me and my partner went here for our anniversary. We got a Cebu Pacific flight 5J 132 bound for Caticlan last 02Sep2012. We also got a 3D2N accommodation at Villa De Oro Resort for only 1000php a night. So affordable for a resort situated beachfront!

My CamSur Knee Boarding

THE COMPLEX

Camarines Sur Watersports Complex also known as "CWC" is a very famous watersports park in the Philippines located in Naga City, Camarines Sur. It is designed for wakeboarding, knee-boarding (for beginners like myself), waterskating and waterskiing. I for once conquered the waters at CWC last 13Aug2011. The complex was so huge and very busy at that time since a day after we arrived was already the Ironman competition. Athletes from all over the world came here to practice more before the big day.

Going here was not much of a hassle since we had a van rented exclusively for me and my berks.The size of the area for the said activities was very amazing. We saw foreigners testing their limits, enhancing their skills, and preparing for tomorrow's big event. We thought we wouldn't be able to try this out but thank goodness they were still accepting guests. 

Mount Mayon Adventure

The perfect cone-shaped volcano, just like ice cream I say, with all the white clouds covering the cone, that was definitely a dessert just waiting to be eaten. I was mesmerized by its beauty. I never thought I would be able to see its marvel in person. I only saw this magnificent cone in print but not this close. Mt. Mayon surely rocks!

This shot was taken when I was at Embarcadero, a very famous landmark in Legazpi. Even from down here, its beauty was really inviting.