Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church

Do not know much about architecture, but I am a big fun of NEO Classical Architecture in Churches. Its purest form in style was derived from Classical Greece and Rome – very Baroquish (Baroque in short). At the back of the church, also lies an old cemetery. Blast from the past! Lovely day spent with…

LRV AGRI-SCIENCE FARM & RESORT

LRV AGRI-SCIENCE FARM & RESORT What a well spent day out with family! As always, those unexpected trips are the most fun ones. Plus, no rain and the sky is as blue as you can get… My sister-in-law suggested LRV Agri-Science Farm Resort in San Bernardino, Calabanga, Camarines Sur. Surprised again!!!!!!!!!!! Just like the Stonehouse…

Stonehouse Gardens Resort Part II

STONEHOUSE GARDENS RESORT Commadre Gardens As you know, I love this place so much…That day,  I was like in heaven..Total happiness. Nature is what I crave for..Not really a city and mall person, I much prefer to be close to nature than among-st sea of people .  So this place helped me decide where to live, I…

Candle Vendor

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  ~Chinese Proverb

After the hike down Malabsay Falls…

The pictures were taken by the camping site.  You could see me smiling all the way. Nature gives me that I am in heaven feeling. By this time, the boys were hungry, thirsty and tired from the trek. Filipinos when they go for an outing – food and drinks is included. Well, not me…The lighter…

My trek down Malabsay Falls, Mt Isarog National Park

This is part two of my trek to Malabsay Falls.  Malabsay Falls, approximately 40 ft. high scenic wonder is located on the slope of Mt. Isarog in Barangay Panicuason, Naga City. Going down to where the falls was definitely more challenging that I taught it was. We had to walk on narrow and steep pathway….

Kambing (Goat)

Love the pic with the goat (Kambing) looking at me. We were heading down from Malabsay Falls when we saw a herd of goats (Kambing in Filipino).  I got really excited because this is the first time I saw wild farm animals in Mt Isarog besides a Carabao. This is not Africa so to see…

Hiking up to Mt Isarog Malabsay Falls

My trek to Malabsay Falls Mount Isarog National Park harbors rainforest, endemic wildlife, waterfalls and is also home to nomadic Negrito (Agta) tribes people. I will write about my encounter with an Agta Tribe later on. Mt. Isarog, an inactive volcano, rises in the heart of the province of Camarines Sur, the central part of…

Visiting the Past

Visiting the Past This trip I made in the province is also a pilgrimage to visit family and acknowledged the past that shaped my existence.  Going back and walking through changed landscapes made me feel very nostalgic.  Since my grandmother’s death in 2000, the villa in Villa Conception remained empty for the most part.  When I…

Naga Carmelite Monastery

Going to the Naga Carmelite Monastery is like going back in time. When I was younger and everytime my family goes to Naga, we always make a point to come see the nuns. Parents and all the kids together with my long extended family. One thing I remember the most is their communion garlic flakes…The…