Oslob's Cool Surprise
My recent trip to southern Cebu, particularly the town of Oslob, made me discover for myself a waterfall that doesn't even ring a bell on everyone's ears. It is not yet that popular I still don't know what should it be called because as I read it in the internet, one named it as "Toslob Falls, others called it "Mag-ambak Falls" and the driver that took us to the falls mentioned a Spanish-sounding name I can't even recall. Whatever it will be, it will be safer to call it after the name of the place- TUMALOG.
Although we can't really expect to take a dip on the falls because the waters on the ground are just ankle-deep, yet you'll be amazed by the sight of the falls that cascade mini-umbrellas of fine strands of cold and fresh waters, just enough to relieve a weary travelling soul from a busy weekday in the city.
TAN-AWAN, OSLOB, CEBU
Sightings of whale sharks in this town, 117 kilometers south of Cebu has attracted quite a number of local and foreign tourists these days. That is why we hit the road last weekend, though it was an unplanned vacation, and drove via bus down south on a three-hour ride to Boljoon for a night sleep and woke up early the next day to see for ourselves these gentle sea giants.
True enough, my companions were mesmerized by the experience. And me? I may confessed, I was not able to see the Butanding myself but I was having a good time taking rounds of shots on the scenes that took place on the shore..:)
LILOAN, a northern town of Cebu, is home to the famous "Lighthouse of the North". It was built in 1904 on top of a hill known as the Bagacay Point, overlooking the sea. For over a hundred years, it has guided sailors that passed its harbor. It is a favorite spot for relaxation and for those who have an eye for beauty and scenery.
I have been to this place years back and it was only yesterday that I made my second glimpse of Parola. The area may not be as wide as the previous years due to the construction of the nearby high-end AMARA estate, yet its beauty remains the same..
OUR LADY of PERPETUAL HELP (Redemptorist Church)
The Redemptorist Church in uptown Cebu is a pre-war church of Romanesque design which was built by the Redemptorist fathers. What caught my interest with this structure are its belltowers and the clocks that sit on it. This reminds me of the Manila City Hall building where its clock tower became the trademark of Manila and of the city hall itself, though I haven't been there. :)
This personal video has been uploaded on my Facebook account a year ago. I just want to upload it here in time for this month of love.
Have a joyful and meaningful celebration of falling in love and the feeling of being loved.:)
Guadalupe, Cebu City
Last Sunday, I was able to visit the parish church of Nuesta Senora de Guadalupe de Cebu in uptown Cebu City which houses the blessed image of the Virgin considered as the Queen and patroness of CEBU.
The image was said to have been found by a local chicken trapper inside a cave near the river in Barangay Kalunasan called Sapang Diyot. It was originally given by the Spaniards when they first went ashore on the 16th century and eventually kept by the natives for fear that it will be taken back by the Spaniards or dishonored by non-believers. The place can be found at the back of where the present Our Lady of Guadalupe church now stands..
