Vigan at its Best

This is my 2nd time going to north. A place where houses are preserved since Spaniards came. The culture is rich, people are hospitable and food is exotic. Tourists really love to experience what is it like to have a brief stay  during Spanish Era. This is Vigan.

We stayed in Aniceto Mansion which has an old look and feel as well, but I can rate it as 7/10 because of the dog poop i saw in the corridor. lol. The Vigan Tsokolate is a must-try for every first-timers. I love how thick and creamy it is, but not too sweet for those who are careful for their sugar level.

I went to St. Paul's Cathedral and in other churches  together with my auntie and her family, which was built in 1500s. Good thing the bell tower is open for the public. We've been able to take shots overlooking the city.

It was interesting to see fast-food chains and other establishments in an antique facade, although tricycles looks modern, having its stainless feature. You can feel the vibe! After we went there, we visited the old and new Quirino bridge. The site is captivating for the bridge is high and long.

Although the travel is long (8-10hrs), I can say that it's worth the stay. It is very different from the city I've grown with. I also learned that if you value something whether it is old or out-of-fashion, the significance of it doubles as years passed.

Frankfurt is more than just a city

Frankfurt is one of the busiest cities in Germany. I was there last October 2010 to visit my relatives. Although the city is far from where we live, we used to go there to shop and shot (as in taking pictures). There was a time that I'm with my cousin Ate Feli, and planned to play with our SLRs. It was also one of her wishlists to just go there, catch a glimpse of sunset, skyscrapers, and other interesting places to look at in the middle of a fast pace, tourist-filled metropolis.

The place is interesting because of what story lies beneath those infrastructures. Let's say for example, the padlocks. Lovers from everywhere share their token of love by engraving their names and anniversary dates in a padlock, then fastening it on the rails of "Eiserne Steg" or The Iron Footbridge. Talk about sweet vandalism.

Another fascinating site in the city is the skyscraper where you can take a good shot from the railway, far from where busy people, lovely shops, and delectable restaurants are. You can just imagine how rusty, unpleasant and old the railway looks like, better yet, appreciate what's in front of your camera.

The most funny thing I encountered there was when we, (auntie and cousin), almost got lost finding our train going to Palmen Garden. The railway system is crazy! I mean trains are almost everywhere in the country. Good thing they speak the language, because if I'm gonna be alone there, Google translator will be tired of me. ahahaha...

Qatar Living

My dreams all started in this country. A country where most people do not recognize, until Asian Games and Asian Cup were held here, and not to mention, it was talked about in the film, One More Chance (yes you! Popoy and Basha fanatic! lol). For others who cannot relate, it's a sweet Filipino movie.

Qatar is a peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia. They say it is a fusion of Dubai and KSA. A similarity of Dubai having its nightlife, 24hr coffee shops, an open city as they call it, yet traditions and firmness in moral and religious ethics are still present akin to KSA.

I'm working here in Doha as a nurse in a private hospital. It just so happened that my dad is working here and my mom is staying with him. This was not part of my plan, but I believe that God has a purpose why He let me come here. I've met a lot of friends! From the neighborhood and churchmates in Dukhan (Qatar's province), to colleagues in the hospital, photography friends, coffee buddies, and friends from different churches. I hope to post blogs for each group that I got acquainted with.