I almost lost these pictures! I'm so glad I was able to recover them.
Being a predominantly Catholic nation, traveling in the Philippines is equated to visiting old churches and I mean, hundred year old churches. Founded by Franciscan missionaries in 1619, St. Michael Parish in Caramoan, Camarines Sur is no exception.
In this very remote and small town, you won't miss this red, brick church with a huge front yard. It's just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the town's centro.
While gazing at the vast, green lawn, I was trying to imagine the numerous festivities that were celebrated here which up to this day, keeps on strengthening the faith and devotion of the townsfolk even if they are often battered by a typhoon.
While gazing at the vast, green lawn, I was trying to imagine the numerous festivities that were celebrated here which up to this day, keeps on strengthening the faith and devotion of the townsfolk even if they are often battered by a typhoon.
 |
| moi with my cute, yellow umbrella |
Opposite this rustic place of worship is a river, which was on a high tide at that time due to intermittent rains.
I'm elated to have visited. I have witnessed another manifestation of unwavering faith and love for God by the Filipinos even in a place surrounded by seas. Truly, God's love knows no boundaries.
Posts
3 comments:
Love the payong shot! I also love the foliage growing on the church's wall. Gracefully aging :)
ang ganda nong church! It's so amazing na hanggang ngayon nakatayo parin.
@Gay, I love you how pay attention to details. Idol! :)
@Scart, I know right? antiquity in its truest sense! :)
Post a Comment