Plaza Salcedo
Posted on August 22, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks, Road Trip | 1 Comment
Named after the Ciudad Fernandina’s founder, Juan de Salcedo, This plaza is located right in the middle of the city center. Plaza Salcedo faces the majestic facade of the St. Paul’s Cathedral. The plaza has large burnay jars in the middle, surrounded by the fountains. It is also lined with trees making the place a [...]
Read More..>>Vigan Pottery
Posted on August 21, 2006 - Filed Under Creative photography, Landmarks, Road Trip | Leave a Comment
Pottery, a fine craft perfected and brought into the country by the Chinese during the ancient times. Artisans would turn the potters wheel while shaping a piece of clay and transform it into a jar.
In Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to preseve its age old tradition, no machine is ever used in making the burnay. [...]
Read More..>>Pagburnayan: Vigan’s Pride
Posted on August 20, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks, Road Trip | Leave a Comment
Vigan, aside from its cobblestone streets, is known for its pottery. Vigan is known for its burnay. A large jar made of clay used to store water, or bagoong. It is also being used to store coconut wine make vinegar.
The process of making a burnay jar is long and tedious. first, the top section [...]
Read More..>>Saint Paul’s Cathedral Belfry
Posted on August 18, 2006 - Filed Under Churches, Landmarks, Road Trip | 1 Comment
Right beside the Saint Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral is its belfy. This hexagonal structure complements the white tint of te cathedral.
What really intrigues me is the rooster standing on top of the belfry. Why it’s there? What is it’s symbolism to the Catholic faith?
Vigan Cathedral: Grand and Majestic!
Posted on August 17, 2006 - Filed Under Churches, Landmarks, Road Trip | 1 Comment
From quiet town of Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, I took a 30-minute bus ride further north going to the Heritage City of Vigan.
Vigan is the third oldest city of the Philippines, after the Queen City of the South Cebu, and the Grand Old City of Manila. It was established by Juan de Salcedo, nephew [...]
The Leaning Tower of Santa Maria
Posted on August 16, 2006 - Filed Under Churches, Landmarks, Road Trip | 1 Comment
Of all the Philippine Churches inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the church of Santa Maria is one of the least known. This majestic fortress in salmon pink bricks stands right on top of a hill.
On the right side of the church is its belfry, which until now is still being used until [...]
Read More..>>The Grand Citadel of Ilocos
Posted on August 15, 2006 - Filed Under Churches, Road Trip | Leave a Comment
Thursday night, I left the City of Pines, on board the Philippine Rabbit to the quiet town Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.
I was so clueless. The place is new to me. It was my first time to set foot in Ilocandia. Upon arriving at the town center, I then climbed the 85 wide steps made [...]
Lillies of the Valley
Posted on August 14, 2006 - Filed Under Creative photography | 2 Comments
These are water lilies, they’re pinkish white and they look so lovely. It was taken in one of the hexagonal ponds at the Bell Church in La Trinidad, Benguet. It was a perfect timing when I was there, when the lilies were in full bloom.
This post marks the end of the first part of [...]
