My Visit to the Philippines

March 12 to 30 2007

 

Oh, finally after three long years I was able to find an excuse to go home (my sister is having her marriage convalidated in the Catholic Church), but of course, I took advantage of the opportunity to stay for close to three weeks and relax a little bit. I spent most of my time visiting relatives and friends and getting to know my ever-expanding clan. Unfortunately, time was so short and I was not able to visit everyone (you are on my priority list for my next visit).

 

Some memorable events of my visit are here (swimming on the Pangil River, trek to "Buntot Palos Falls", an evening stroll on Manila Bay's boardwalk, visit to Corregidor Island, fishing trip on Laguna Lake, and of course... my sister's wedding). Click on each picture to enlarge. You may then download it to your local drive for printing (if you prefer).

 

Dinner at "Exotic Restaurant"
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A day on the Pangil River
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My nephew Kaiser
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Trek to "Buntot Palos Falls"
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The forest we have cross to reach the falls
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Luckily some people already made a path
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View of the falls from the forest
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What a wonderful sight
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Me in front of the falls
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The entire group of trekkers
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In front of Our Lady's Nativity Church
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Some of my entourage (including my niece France) on the Carmelite Monastery grounds
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Snacks at Chowking along Roxas Blvd
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France and Nanay inside Chowking
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Me, Cyron and Ambok
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On the boardwalk
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Buying some flashy horns
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Nanay and a pair of love-birds
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Our totally tired groups after a mile of walking
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Cyron and Ambok
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Cyron and Ambok with Father
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Corregidor tour
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Trolley bus on the island
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Nice picture!
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I need this cannon!
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I need this one too!
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I don't think I can load this one myself
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This is a good defense against intruders
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This one i'll use for close quarter combat
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In front of the memorial to the fallen soldiers
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I'll buy this one!
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On top of the water tower
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A view of the lighthouse
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Nice gun
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I wish I own that island
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The cruise boat behind me
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Me and Nanay with Mrs. Manglapus and Mrs Hernandez
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Nanay and me with Tita Meding
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Awesome retablo of St. James Parish in Ayala Alabang
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Me, Bishop Jess Mercado and Fr. Jeffrey
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Visit to Dr. Abogado's clinic, with Tita Nini and kids, and Tita Neva
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With my godson
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Walking "kampupots" on the way to the lake
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Ricefields all around
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Is this all mine?
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There must be some crocodile here!
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I think I caught a shark!
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Fishing for more sharks
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Me as a "bangkero"
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My catch  for the day!
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My fishing crew!
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The house on stilts!
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My sister's wedding
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I had to give them a sermon!
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They look unsure of what they are doing!
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Nuptial blessing
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Signing of the contract
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Susan signs it too
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Joel too must sign it
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That's the bride, myself and my cousin, with the bride and the groom
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Pictures Copyright by Fr. Cesar C. Pajarillo, Jr. (2007)

Permission from the copyright owner is hereby granted for personal use.