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Month: July, 2007

Tinkering at the Tiendesitas

8 July, 2007 (08:00) | Uncategorized | By: Arpee

A full stomach always pleases. There are so many finds waiting to be discovered at the Tiendesitas. I went there a year ago and there wasn’t much to see since the place was new and had very few concessionaires. Now, there seems to be a surprise waiting at every turn. Of special mention is the Spoof shirts stall. They have a wide selection of shirts, even bought one from them. The Spoofs shirt vendor is the only one I found that had my size, so I was overjoyed when I finally got to get my own Spoofs shirt.

For those on the lookout for shoes, there’s a shoe vendor that sells locally-made leather shoes, with the quality at par with foreign brands. I suggest you visit Tiendesitas and have fun shopping, while you deposit your kids at the play place across the street.

Miag-ao church in Iloilo, revisited

5 July, 2007 (02:26) | Uncategorized | By: Arpee

The Miag-ao Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as one of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (San Agustin Church is included in this prestigious roster). Its real name is Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church.

The interior of the church is just as dazzling and steeped in history. If these walls could talk, what stories would it tell! They say the church was more than just a place of worship, it also served as a fortress of sorts. At the time of its construction in 1786, the church was also a place where people could come in for shelter from invading forces coming in from the coast. Some believe that the church also has some secret passages to facilitate speedy escapes from invaders. The facade is uniquely fascinating.

Near the church is the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao campus.

My Iloilo adventure

5 July, 2007 (02:18) | Uncategorized | By: Arpee



Finally, here we are lazing by the pool, just watching the world go by. These pictures were taken by the hotel’s olympic-sized swimming pool, behind us is the Manor wing of the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center. All’s well that ends well.