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We came a couple of days earlier than the beatification but we still got a blessing. |
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Shrine dedicated to Blessed Pope John Paul II PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II O Holy Trinity, we thank you for having given to the Church, Pope John Paul II, and for having made him shine and the splendour of the Spirit of love He, trusting completely in your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, and has pointed out to us holiness as the path to reach eternal communion with You. Grant us, through his intercession, according to your will, he will soon be numbered among your saints. Amen. |
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Bataan Technology Park, Inc. Hotel |
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Our gang |
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Mountains are earth's undecaying monuments.” |
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The kind tour guide who showed us around. They are very accommodating here! Kuya Tour Guide wishes to invite everyone who is looking for a place inland to stay or do you team building and other functions, BTPI Hotel is a full service hotel and they have a pool! They are further developing the area so you can expect more improvements on your visit. |
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Our pilot. People here are friendly folks. He kindly showed us around, gamely took our photos and patiently waited while we buy at the grocery store. Thanks Kuya Lito! Look him up and his tricycle next time you are in town. (He asked me to advertise him. ..he he he) |
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This is Kuya Lito's service. I am just trying for apprentice. Ha ha ha! |
RUINS OF WHAT I BELIEVE IS A PRAYER GROUND
OF THE VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE
AWAITING PASSES TO ELSEWHERE
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I hope to know how this translates to English |
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How many cries have your stone ears heard? How much tears were shed to wash your feet? How many hopes were born in your altar? Now that the journeymen have trekked on Praises be! ... but why are you there to sit alone? |
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The image of a mother may be unique to each journeyman but as universal as the air you and I breath |
CHURCH AT MORONG TOWN
KANAWAN BRIDGE
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The height of summer dries out most of the foliage. |
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Whoever fooled me to doing this pose? Grrrr! See the my shadow? Yep! It is the height of the noontime sun. Whew! |
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Lea battling the steep climb |
We had hoped to go to the Pawikan (Sea Turtle) Sanctuary but were told that the best time to go would be November when the turtles visit shore to lay their precious eggs.
The ticket seller at Victory Liner Terminal (Cubao) misdirected us. Thanks to her, we got off in Dinalupihan and took the roundabout way to Morong where we enjoyed the trip viewing the Dambana ng Kagitingan on top of Mt. Samat and the Philippine-Japan Friendship Bell Tower in Bagac. Dotting the roadside are kilometer markers of the infamous Death March. It gave me the creeps just realizing how far the march was... Kudos to our hero marchers!
Direct trip from Manila to Morong and vice versa is via Subic. From Cubao, take a bus (we took Victory which was quite comfortable) to Olongapo. From the terminal you have to walk a little to ride the yellow jeep which will take you to jeepney terminal en route to Morong. It is just a short trip but you have to be patient as the driver and conductor pack the jeep with cargo and people. They even have this makeshift bench that they put in the middle of the jeep. Remember, this is the Philippines in the countryside, folks! You may get off at the Morong Terminal and get a tricycle ride to your destination.
In our case, we stayed at Pamarta Bali Beach Resort and were were not disappointed. Read on my Pamarta Bali Post.
