Monday, April 25, 2011

Trailing Down the Falls

Last weekend my friends and I went to Majayjay Falls in Laguna to do some sort of nature tripping and to escape from the heat of the summer sun.

Majayjay Falls which is also known as Taytay Falls or even Imelda Falls, (because ex-First Lady Imelda Marcos financed the promotion of tourism in this place) is a two-storey high falls located in a romote scenery of Laguna where the forestry is abundant. (Source: wikipedia/Majayjay)


Many people flock the falls to relax and bathe in its cold water. During the weekend and holidays, the falls is crowded with people.

During our visit, as we expect, the falls is crowded not only of people who live in the neighboring town but also of people like us who wants to experience the coldness and breeziness of falls. The water flowing at Majayjay Falls comes from Mount Banahaw. Possibly this is the reason why the water is incredibly cold.

Entrance Fee is 20-pesos per person. The park which covers the falls has parking facilities for private vehicles. There is also room you can rent if you plan to stay overnight or if you just want to have a safe place to leave your valuables (rent fee range from 400-1000 pesos).

The falls is still far from the park’s entrance. You have to walk on a cliff side trail to go to the falls. It is about around 15 minutes walk. The trail was already paved and cemented and you don’t have to go to the end of the trail because there are already stairs leading to the river below where you can bathe and set up camp.

However, I recommend that you go to the falls to maximize your visit. The water near the falls is fresher as compared to the water downstream.

After a long walk, you will reach Majayjay Falls and now you can enjoy in swimming in the supper cold water of the Falls. You could harmlessly pass through the waterfall, just be careful of the rocks on the riverbed that is slippery.

Well, that’s about it. If you are going there, I suggest that you bring your own camera.

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RANDOM PHOTOS:



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POSTSCRIPT: group of people were continuously flocking, that's why we decided to leave early. We had so much fun and before we call it a day, we went straight to Liliw, Laguna to buy slippers and pasalubong...



Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tena't MagKARAKOL - The Saint Joseph Parish Pilgrimage


Ang Diyos ang simula at hantungan ng ating paglalakbay.
"Panginoon ikaw ang aming gabay."
 
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The Parish of Saint Joseph here in Carmona had its summer pilgrimage or Lakbay Dasal on April 8-9, 2011 with this year’s theme: Tena’t MagKARAKOL (Taon ng Ginintuang Jubileo ng Diyosesis ng Imus) along the whole stretch of Ilocos Region's Church Belt.

One (1) bus and a Van were hired to accommodate parishioners, Father Lito, as well as our parish staff.

This is not my first time to visit all the churches listed in our itinerary, but I can still feel the anticipation of visiting those churches again.

The selected churches visited were constructed centuries ago by the Augustinian and Franciscans friars. These churches withstood the test of times and maintained its original glory. Said churches were:

·        Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
(St. Monica Parish), Agoo La Union
·        Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan
(St. Catherine of Alexanderia Parish), Luna La Union
·        Conversion of St. Augustine Parish
Bantay, Ilocos Sur
·        Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Metropolitan Cathedral
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
·        St. Nicholas of Tolentino Parish
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
·        St. William the Hermit Parish Cathedral
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
·        Sta. Monica Parish
Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
·        St. Andrewthe apostle Parish
Bacarra, Ilocos Norte
·        St. John the Baptist Parish
Badoc, Ilocos Norte
·        Immaculate Concepcion Parish
Batac, Ilocos Norte


And two (2) of the four Baroque churches in the Philippines that was declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO - Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur and the Parish of Saint Augustine in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Come to think of it, two World Heritage sites in just one trip.

Parish of St. Augustine, Paoay Ilocos Norte (F-1593)
Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption, Sta. Maria Ilocos Sur (F-1760)

At the end of the Visita  Iglesia everyone is so dead-beat and sleepy but everyone did enjoyed the trip and went home spiritually uplifted.

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Ang Diyos ang Siyang umalalay sa bawat hakbang natin sa paglalakbay,
nama'y patuloy nating maranasan ang Kanyang pagkalinga.


PHOTOS: 

Parish of Immaculate Concepcion, Batac Ilocos Norte (F-1587)
Parish of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Sinait Ilocos Sur (F-1591)

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Parish of St. William the Hermit Cathedral, Laoag City Ilocos Norte (F-1586)

Parish of  St. John the Baptist, Badoc, Ilocos Norte (F-1714)





Parish of St. Monica, Agoo La Union (F-1578)

Parish of Catherine of Alexandria, Luna La Union (F-1960)


Parish of Conversion of  St. Augustine, Bantay Ilocos Sur (F-1590)

Monday, April 4, 2011

Antakya

House DJ: Welcome once again to Antakya’s Bar and Grill. Hope you’re having a good time so far! Let’s all groove to the music and let’s Party.. Party..
(Music playing…)
I rummage around the crowded dance floorIn a glow of the flashing lights, I saw him.

♪♫♪ Who knew that you’d be up here
Looking like you do
You’re making staying over here impossible
Baby I must say your aura is incredible
♪♫♪

I can feel his eyes on me. I know he is watching me. We squeezed in… dancing close… and closer. Our eyes meet lock, and together we dance not stepping down from our gaze.

♫♪♫ Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we’re rockin’ on the dance floor
Acting naughty
♪♫♪


He grabbed my hands, my waist. He pressed my body against him. I felt my face flushing and started to feel giddy.

♪♪♫ Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We’re hand in hand, chest to chest
And now we're face to face
♫♫


I could feel his hot breath gently blowing on my face. I do not restrain myself. I kissed him. He kissed me back…. We both pulled our lips apart, pressing our forehead together.

“Hi. I’m Bjozh,”

“I am Winzton.”

♫♪♪ I wanna take you away
Let’s escape into the music
DJ let it play
♪♪♪


With the urgency of our desire we continue kissing. Our arms wrapped around each other tightly. I can feel the contour of his Semi-God body

♫♫ Baby are you ready ‘cause it’s getting close
Don’t you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show
♪♫♫


He was extremely sweet. I started imagining the two of us together – as Lovers. It was an exciting thought, most specially our undeniable mutual attraction.

♪♪♫ Keep on rocking to it
Please don’t stop
Please don’t stop the music
♫♫


"Hi." A guy approached us. He reached his arms over Winzton’s shoulder and he had also been immediately responded. Obviously, they know each other.

"Bjozh, "I want you to meet Albert“

I was about to extend my hand and say hello when I heard him say….

"my partner."

I felt a little upset and stepped back.

"Don’t worry, we have an open relationship."

♪♪♪♫ Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa
Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa
♫♫♪


“Can I join you?” Albert asked me.

“Of course.”   Winzton’s quick reply.

And then he kissed Albert. They kissed each other as if I wasn’t there.

♫♫ I just can’t refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rocking to it
Please don’t stop
Please don’t stop the music
♪♫♫


I felt my heart slowly breaking but I went along with what was happening.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa
Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa
♪♫


One moment have passed but it seems time has stopped.

While they were busy embracing each other I turned my back and run off.

The music just stopped playing.

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