Philippines has
comprised of many islands 7, 107 as divided into three areas: Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao, unite from its unique cultures and traditions. Based on the history,
colonized by three regimes: Spanish, Japanese and American. The remnants of the
eras were shown evident in different places in the Philippines. One of the
uniqueness of communication, every town has its own dialects: Bicolano, Kapampangan,
Pangasinense, Ilokano, Ibanag, etc. On top of it all, the national
language usage is "Tagalog". Then followed the second language of
English.
One of its pride
places of the Philippines is the "Summer Capital", Baguio City. I speak
it for myself, since I grew up in this peaceful town. I am fond of the past
memories in this place. For the past years of staying and leaving my home town,
the enormous attachment lingered in my state of being. The beauty revealed
without a doubt, people engraved the memories into their heart.
For the sake of
reminiscing the past series events of my life, let me join you to have a
refreshing adventure in every popular tourist spot in Baguio City. To do this,
let me start in Cathedral as the main focal point to walk through this journey.
There are four options to travel: the cheapest way is to walk, pennies in a coin
purse to ride on a jeepney, a cab with a flag down of Php 35.00 ($0.83) or the
most convenient hopping on board in a private / rented vehicles. For my
personal prefence, a "combo travel": walking under the heat of the
sun and feel the cold breeze of the weather, while sitting on the customized bench
of a jeepney.
Cathedral
is situated in Happy Glenn Loop, the local people visit every Sundays to attend
mass. If I have this ample time, I usually visit the church for a short mass in the afternoon
of weekdays. Even the tourist came to witness the mass of this famous church,
offer prayers for their personal intentions. It will not be troublesome for nearby
residents here, riding a jeepney with a regular fare of Php 8.50 ($0.20).
Our Lady of Atonement Arch
Cathedral Baguio
Cathedral Oratory
Cathedral Sanctuary
Cathedral Virgen Mary Falls
Cathedral Jesus Christ on Crucifix
Mountain Grown Natural Foods
After having mass in Cathedral last 26th of September
2012, I decided to walk going to Pink Sisters Convent located in Brent Road. I managed
to go straight to Leonard Wood Road.
