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Calaruega Batangas 2010

PLACE: Caleruega Transfigural Church

WHERE: Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao,Nasugbu, Batangas Philippines - REGION IV A (Calabarzon)

DATE OF VISIT: December 27, 2010

One of the most favorite churches for weddings down south of Luzon can be found at Nasugbu, Batangas. They say that the Caleruega Church is so in-demand from would-be couples that you need to book a date a year ahead of schedule to get a spot. Sometimes, it’s even hard during peak season like June and December.

Rising tall and majestic in the highest point of Caleruega is the Transfiguration Chapel. From here one can behold the expanse of Caleruega and witness the glorious opus of radiant nature – a symphony of sky, trees, and the distant hills of Batulao. Like St. Peter during Jesus’ transfiguration, anyone who experiences such splendor of nature’s poetry will declare: Lord, it is good for us to be here… (Mt.17:4).

Visit Calaruega's website: http://www.dominicans.ph/caleruega/index/

Thanks Arnel and Wiza Viador for inviting us to your memorable and gorgeous wedding.

Views around the Calaruega

The Transfigural Chapel

Arnel & Wiza's Wedding...

group picture

After the wedding, we planned to stop first at Tagaytay to refresh before we go back to Manila.

"Bags of Beans Coffee Shop and Bakery in Tagaytay"

Bag of Beans Menu

the resto

good foods in tagaytay

BEST in Calaruega:
- wedding ceremonies and venues
- cool wind breeze :)

Thanks to:

Invitation from Arnel & Wiza Viador

Pictures from: Pang D., Elton G.

Macau 2010

Flag of Macau

PLACE: Macau

WHERE: Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Asia

DATE OF VISIT: November 13, 2010

Macau (traditional Chinese: 澳門; simplified Chinese: 澳门), also spelled Macao, is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China. It lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.

The territory's economy is heavily dependent on gambling and tourism but also includes manufacturing. Macau's economy is based largely on tourism. Other chief economic activities in Macau are export-geared textile and garment manufacturing, banking and other financial services. The clothing industry has provided about three quarters of export earnings, and the gaming, tourism and hospitality industry is estimated to contribute more than 50% of Macau's GDP, and 70% of Macau government revenue.

Now lets visit Macau, known as the "Oriental Las Vegas". From Hong Kong Ferry Terminal to Macau. A very blast tour experience for all of us.

"Welcome to Macau"

Hotel Buses in Macau - for FREE rides

Sands Hotel - Fisherman's Wharf

Wynn Hotel

Macau Tower

MGM Garden

Wynn's Water Show

Macau Hotels

Casino Lisboa

Senado Square

Church of Sto. Domingo

Ruins of St. Paul's

Famous Portuguese Egg Tart @ Lord Stow's Bakery Macau

Foods..lechon macau. peking duck ...

@ City of Dreams

" The Venetian Hotel "

The Venetian Facade


Floor stairs?... illusions :)

Venice !!!!

beautiful

BEST of Macau:
- Casino and Hotels
- Free Buses :)

Thanks to:

Pictures from Ate Lorry and Ate Mabel's Camera

Hong Kong 2010

Flag of Hong Kong

PLACE: Hong Kong

WHERE: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Asia

DATE OF VISIT: November 10-13, 2010

Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港) is one of two special administrative regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. Situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea,it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With a land mass of 1,104 km2 (426 sq mi) and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.[ Hong Kong's population is 95 percent ethnic Chinese and 5 percent from other groups.] Hong Kong's Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.

As one of the world's leading international financial centres, Hong Kong has a major capitalist service economy characterised by low taxation and free trade, and the currency, Hong Kong dollar, is the ninth most traded currency in the world. Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where "East meets West", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. Hong Kong balances a modernised way of life with traditional Chinese practices. Concepts like feng shui are taken very seriously, with expensive construction projects often hiring expert consultants, and are often believed to make or break a business. Other objects like Ba gua mirrors are still regularly used to deflect evikkl spirits, and buildings often lack any floor number that has a 4 in it, due to its similarity to the word for "die" in Cantonese. The fusion of east and west also characterises Hong Kong's cuisine, where dim sum, hot pot, and fast food restaurants coexist with haute cuisine.