PUNTA CRUZ WATCH TOWER

THE CROSS AND WATCH TOWER AT PUNTA BAY   
Maribojoc, Bohol




"Overlooking Bohol's southern seas, and lies on a bay in the sleepy town of Maribojoc, some 14 kms. west of Tagbilaran City, is a triangular watch tower that was constructed in 1796 by the Spaniards. It served as a fortification against Muslim pirates and was built in honor of the patron saint of the town, St. Vincent Ferrer, of which a statue is found in the inside of the tower. A big cross stands in front of the tower that serves as a silent sentinel guarding the entrance of the bay......"


This was what I read as I goggled the Net about this famous watch tower in Bohol.  Though I have spent my early years in Bohol, yet I personally was not able to see this place, even during my college days, until just recently...

"WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS"

This is my tribute to a great woman who was born on the eighteenth day of the eleventh month of the year. I tried posting this video a while back in my Facebook account, but Facebook blocked my upload due to copyright issues.


I was hoping through my blog, in behalf of the siblings, my message will be conveyed to her, especially that I tailor-made this video just for her.


Happy Birthday, Ma...

CAINGGIT COVE

THE COVE at CAINGGIT BEACH Tagbilaran, Bohol




It's more than five years the last time I went to Tagbilaran.  It was where I was born and I spent part of my elementary years and back with my college years there.  I still could remember Tagbilaran the times I was roaming on her streets and the places we usually spent letting old times passed away. I missed those times.


When I visited Tagbilaran just in time for the first holiday of November, I dropped by Cainggit, where we used to go when the urge to take a dip hit us then. It is a popular public beach in this part of Bohol, jam-packed with bathers during weekends.  It is situated in a cove, and beach-goers will be left undisturbed even on stormy weathers.

ALL SOULS DAY

A day to REMEMBER...


Day of the Dead.. The day that follows after the feast of All Saints, reminds us to pay respect and remembers the souls of our departed friends and loved ones. It also reminds us of our obligations to live holy lives and that there will be purification of the souls for those who are destined for heaven. 


Here were my captured sights as I made visits these past days..

Manila Memorial Park- Liloan, Cebu

Bajac Public Cemetery, Liloan, Cebu

Dampas Catholic Cemetery, Tagbilaran City

Victoria Memorial Park, Taloto, Tagbilaran City

Taloto Public Cemetery, Taloto, Tagbilaran City

SILOT BAY

SILOT BAY... into the heart of Liloan


According to one blogger who posted an entry on this place, he mentioned SIlot Bay as a shallow tidal lagoon with mangrove swamps and two islets. It is also in the mouth of the bay where the name of the town got its name with the presence of whirlpools beneath the bridge that passed above its waters. 


It was during last Sunday's wanderings that I made my share of shots on this place- from the bay up to the mouth of the channel that leads to the sea...