Thursday, September 8, 2011

Mother Mary's Haven in Simala

September 2, 2010 is the date when I posted my very first blog. Time flies so fast. Happy Anniversary to my site! I know there are a lot of reasons to celebrate. Here's a shout out and a million thanks to everyone who spends time in reading my blogs, my life less ordinary stories.

Today, September 8 is Mother Mary's birthday. So, let me take you to one of Mama Mary's haven at the Monastery of the Marian Monks of the Eucharistic Adoration in Simala, Sibonga, South of Cebu. The first time I went there was last November 2008, my birthday.





Took the photos above years ago so it may look different today after some renovations of the Monastery.

How to go there:

From Cebu City, go to South Bus terminal (near Elizabeth mall or Emall) and ride a bus going to Sibonga. Please inform the conductor on where you’re heading to so you don't have to worry about when and where you’re going to STOP.
It’s a 2 hour or 2 hour and a half ride from Cebu and another 5 km motorcycle ride (habal-habal) away from the highway. Make sure also to go there early like 7am as a lot of devotees are going there everyday. 
Have a safe trip!!!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Kagay-an Festival 2011

Just five days ago, August 28, Cagayan de Oro celebrated the feast of its patron St. Agustine. I had the chance to watch the Golden Float parade after 6 years of living away from the city on August 27 with my cousins. Here are some of the pics:



First Place


Third Place

Sunday, the feast day, I went to church for thanksgiving.

St. Agustine Cathedral in CDO
  Belated Happy Fiesta to all Kagay-anons!