Travel Portal: March 2012

Monasterio De Tarlac

August 28, 2011: It was a stormy Sunday morning, typhoon Mina was still in the Philippine area or responsibility, when we drove to Tarlac to get the chance of touching the Sacred Relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. The only relic in the whole of Asia was enshrined in a Monastery in Tarlac, where pilgrims flock to hear mass and fall in line to touch the miraculous relic.

We were fortunate enough that the rain stopped when we reached Mount Resurrection in Barangay Lubigan, San Jose, Tarlac.

A 35ft. statue of the Risen Lord was on the mountain top to welcome pilgrims.

A peacful view of the rice fields of Tarlac greets pilgrims. We thank our Lord God for all the Blessings that he has given our family.

Regina Rica

September 26, 2010: When we heard about a giant statue of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary being erected in Tanay Rizal, I asked my cousins in Tanay where we can find the 71-foot-tall statue. It was located on top of a hill in Sitio Aguho, Barangay Sampaloc in Tanay, Rizal. It is across Camp Capinin and right after Erap's rest house.

Often called as the "Our Lady on top of the hill," devotees and tourists alike visit the sanctuary to hear the Sunday mass which is held at the Kakahuyan area.

An adopt a tree movement to help build the Rosi chapel was organized by the Dominican Sisters of the Regina Rosarii.

Truly a place of Prayer, Pilgrimate and Peace.

Hong Kong @ Seven

May 20, 2010. To celebrate the 7th birthday of my twins, James and John, we decided to treat them to HK Disneyland instead of the usual 7th birthday party celebrations. Thanks to Cathay Pacific Airline's all in promo, even with a tight budget, we were able to get a round trip ticket to HK with hotel accommodations at the Disney Hollywood hotel and unlimited pass at Disneyland park.

We also visited Ngong Ping to experience the customs and culture of Lantau Island. It is a 20 minute cable car ride from Tunch Chung Town Centre. We enjoyed the panoramic view of the Hong Kong Airport and South China sea. Unfortunately, we were not able to view the Tian Tan Buddha, the world's tallest seated outdoor bronze Buddha, due to cloudy weather.

From Victoria Harbor, we took the Star Ferry to reach Kowloon.

A tram ride to "The Peak" was an unforgettable experience for the kids. This funicular railways is known as the world's oldest. At the top, it is a 360-degree view across Hong Kong. (428 meters above sea level)