Saints and Sweat
By this time, the lot of you must've all seen Popcorn. I received mine last Friday, planned to pop it out of the box and into my DVD player this weekend, but last-minute projects came in, and we all known how expensive it is to be a full-time fangirl and part-time traveler (oh, can I make that full-time, too???). Ergo, I am crossing my fingers to have a proper sit-down to enjoy some Popcorn this Labor Day, May 1. Yes, crossing fingers (and everything else crossable).
Meanwhile, let me share some photos of my quick trip to the Queen City of the South, Cebu, a week ago. Technically, it was work-related, but you know me - I try to squeeze as much fun as I can in everything I do, and if it requires playing hooky, then so be it.
It was in Lapu Lapu City, Mactan. Earliest documented history of the Philippines as it stands now started right here, in Cebu, when Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed in this island under the Spanish flag. I've been to Cebu only once before in my life, and that was more than a couple of years ago. Some of the key places that have historical significance for my country, I've already visited, so this was technically a revisiting.
Sharing a few photos from that trip.
Above is a closer look at the inscription.
We also went to the other places we've visited years before. A new attraction this time around, however, would be the Altar to Saint Pedro Calungsod, the most recent Filipino saint who was canonized only this year. We went to the altar, and then went to the Chapel dedicated to his honor. I must say, I was amazed with the place. It was so serene, so quiet, and the structure itself was so breath-taking.
It was, by no means, a large space. After all, it's just a chapel. Still, the architecture was amazing. I hope that five, ten, twenty years down the road, it would be as well-maintained as it is right now.
My favorite shots of the place included these pillars. And of course, my friend Lala and I had to lag behind to take solo shots. LOL!
If ever you're in Cebu, you should swing by this place. It doesn't even matter what your religion is, or if you have none. It's just so.... serene.
Meanwhile, let me share some photos of my quick trip to the Queen City of the South, Cebu, a week ago. Technically, it was work-related, but you know me - I try to squeeze as much fun as I can in everything I do, and if it requires playing hooky, then so be it.
It was in Lapu Lapu City, Mactan. Earliest documented history of the Philippines as it stands now started right here, in Cebu, when Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed in this island under the Spanish flag. I've been to Cebu only once before in my life, and that was more than a couple of years ago. Some of the key places that have historical significance for my country, I've already visited, so this was technically a revisiting.
Sharing a few photos from that trip.
Above is a closer look at the inscription.
We also went to the other places we've visited years before. A new attraction this time around, however, would be the Altar to Saint Pedro Calungsod, the most recent Filipino saint who was canonized only this year. We went to the altar, and then went to the Chapel dedicated to his honor. I must say, I was amazed with the place. It was so serene, so quiet, and the structure itself was so breath-taking.
It was, by no means, a large space. After all, it's just a chapel. Still, the architecture was amazing. I hope that five, ten, twenty years down the road, it would be as well-maintained as it is right now.
My favorite shots of the place included these pillars. And of course, my friend Lala and I had to lag behind to take solo shots. LOL!
If ever you're in Cebu, you should swing by this place. It doesn't even matter what your religion is, or if you have none. It's just so.... serene.