North bound

Pride of Ilocos:

Vintage Lolo of Vigan

Paoay Church

Bell Tower

Bangui Windmills

Up north

Growing up, summer vacations meant going home to Laoag. I will never forget a picture of me on top of a carabao near the river... A kalesa ride. .Rolling tabako for Lola Julia. These were my fond memories of Ilocos.

From our recent trip up north with our clan, same addictive laughter filled the house. Memories started to barge in and left us smiling the whole time. Those were the moments I'd always look back and cherish for the rest of my life.

Cebu: Food trip

If you are on a diet, don't go to Cebu!!! why? because we gained at least 5lbs from that trip.... lip smacking ng pagkain nila dun at super mura

Our first stop was at Joven's Grill, but due to hunger, we don't have any pictures to prove our yummy feast. Eat all you can for only php169 including bottomless drinks!! wagi!

Then, we headed to CNT Lechon. What is a Cebu trip without eating a authentic Cebu Lechon!!! mouthwatering! no sarsa needed. Actually, they use toyo-suka as sawsawan.

php 320/ kilo (Aug 2009 rate)

Lani & Masson recommended Casa Verde for a cozy dinner. I must say their baby back ribs -- a must! see pics below

before

after
hahahah! evidence how delicious it is!
simot!

watermelon salad for Php 79 is to die for.

Casa Verde
69 Lim Tian Teng St., Cebu
Tel: (032) 253-6472

CNT Lechon
1377 V. Rama Avenue
Guadalupe, Cebu City
Phone: (6332) 254-4249, (6332) 254-6641
Branches: Ayala & SM Cebu

Cebu: Day2

Taoist Temple - Built in 1972 and this was constructed due to the fact that about 15% of the population belongs to the Chinese community.

How to get there:
-- taxi cab fromAyala Center will cost around PhP55 - 60
-- the driver will offer to wait for you til you finish exploring the temple for PhP250 per hour plus the meter charge

Magellan's Cross - historians said that the cross was mounted by Magellan in 1521. This has been an important landmark in Cebu, previously known as Sugbu.

How to get there:
- From Ayala Center, just Php 50 - 65.00 taxi fare. The was a bit of a traffic build - up on the road leading to Magaellan's cross

Basilica de Sto. Nino - founded in 1565 and some say this is where the Sto. Nino image had been found. This is also where we can buy religious statues of Sto. Nino, Mama Mary and other religious items.

Cebu: Day 1

Papa Masson and Mama Lani fetched us at the airport, together withMama Ana and Papa Je. We went straight to Lapu- Lapu shrine. See pics below:

Dropped by Mactan Shangrila hotel for a short walk in the beach and picture galore! Shangrila hotel is a very lovely place. Ganda!

After, we had a buffet dinner at Joven's Restuarant. Yummy food at a very reasonable price of PhP 169 (pls correct me if I'm wrong). Wide array of choices were there like ribs, lechon kawali, crab, mixed seafood, bottomless drinks, etc, etc. Sorry we were able to take pictures here because we were busy eating.

With a very full stomach, Papa Masson and friends drove us to our hotel for late check-in. 9pm check-in. Yay! We booked Regal Business Park Hotel prior to our flight to Cebu. The hotel is situated at the back of Ayala Center, right in the heart of the city. 3 minutes walk lang from the mall. For only PhP 1,800 per room for two pax with buffet breakfast, very cheap dba! Our room was very nice and clean lahat - including the bathroom. Good vibes ang dating. Pag clean bathrooms, approved agad sakin. So, if ever I'll be back in Cebu, I'll still stay in Regal Business Park Hotel.


Thanks to Papa Eyron for suggesting a place to stay!
Thanks Papa Masson and Mama Lani for your time and kindness!
Mwaaah

more to come!

Website: http://www.regalbusinessparkhotel.com

CEBU-d

Had a short trip to Cebu this weekend with Neng via Philippine Airlines. I really love Boeing 747 and PAL's free peanuts.



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