MONOPASTEL

You want an unforgettable experience? If you want to relax from your work or you love to embrace the gift of mother nature. When you just want to escape from the searing city and plunge into fresh water like what this Bato Spring could offer. This resort in the middle of a jungle is indeed one of a kind. It is just two hour ride from Metro Manila and just several minutes away from the main city of San Pablo in Laguna. It has river pools fed by cool mountain spring water. The pool surrounds the jungle itself. Bato Spring resort is a perfect venue to unwind with nature, a place that has been spared by modernization, a natural home ground for butterflies, dragonflies and birds. It is one of those places in the South of Manila where you can bring your friends over and relish the natural beauty of Laguna. It is on the border of Laguna and Quezon, on the foot of Mount Banahaw, about 2-hour drive from Manila and 15 minutes away from San Pablo City proper.

Speaking of locals, Bato Springs is so popular that once you reach the springs you'd be shocked to see that there are hundreds of them in the water. (Much like a scene in a water hole in Safari.)

Located on the outskirts of San Pablo City in the province of Laguna, Bato Springs is the perfect getaway near Manila on a hot summer day. 

Its main feature is its clear and sparkling river directly coming from Mount Banahaw, plus the trees which will make it very difficult to tell which time of the day it already is. The resort features two man made falls which are channeled into a large swimming pool and streams around it. The main pool is about 4 feet deep and has a groto/cave hidden with a stream of falling water, water flows from this to a second pool which is about 2 feet deep. This pool has two water falls around it where you can sit and have your back massaged by the flowing water.

The foothills of Mt. Cristobal and Mt. Banahaw is designed with pools surrounded by the lush trees and the cool breeze of the mountain winds that gives an enjoyable and relaxing nature-feel. The resort offers pools that resemble nature’s springs that is suitable for both kids and adults alike. This is suitable for families who want an affordable resort but doesn’t want to sacrifice a good quality of bonding with nature.

What I like most about Bato Springs is its cold waters. (Not suitable for drinking though.) Aside from that, I also like the ambiance of the place. Despite the number of people and the springs being renovated for safety purposes. Bato Springs still never failed to bring out my love for nature. So let me invite you and your friends to enjoy the cold spring waters of Bato Springs.

Mount Maculot is also called Mount Maculod. This is a mountain located in the town of Cuenca in Batangas province, in the Philippines. This mountain is popular among mountain climbers and campers; it is the major tourist attraction of the municipality. Every year on Holy Week, thousands of pilgrims from nearby towns and provinces climb the mountain as a form of penance.

Another do not miss spot of Mount Maculot is the “Rockies.” The main attraction of the mountain, located at the northern edge. It is a rocky hill split up from the shoulder by a deep narrow rocky valley. This is where you can get the best view of Taal Lake.

Although climbing the rock is quite risky and requires some rock climbing skills, the view you can see is a consolation for bouldering the rock. Most of the climber’s goal is to reach the summit. It is around an hour hike from the campsite. And an alternative route to the summit is taking the grotto trail. Unfortunately, the summit has a no view due to woodland growth and has a small camp space. Climbing Mount Maculot is definitely a great experience. It is a new getaway from the demanding conditions of the city. 

MY WORLD / MY NATURE / MY LIFE

( CANDELARIA, QUEZON ) SAN PEDRO BAUTISTA CHURCH

This is my world that i introduce to you , see my nature and be amaze and to be part of my life to see the culture we have. Many amazing things that you didn’t  experience before. Standing very evident at the heart of Candelaria town in Quezon, this church is founded with majesty being the most massive and most architecturally grand structure in the area. Unlike any other churches in the country with full of history, few is known about the history of San Pedro Bautista Church in Candelaria; built later than the others. This church is traversed by the Maharlika Highway about 23 kilometers from Lucena City, the provincial capital and 107 kilometers south of Manila. This parish church serves the more than 100, 000 people of the town of Candelaria.

The church, known as San Pedro Bautista Church is a protected gem for the people of Candelaria being the most notable old-looking structure in this modern town.

In 2005, the people of Candelaria began a celebration called the Candle Festival. Since 2005, Monsignor Carlos (Charles) Pedro A. Herrera, the parish priest, started his devotion to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria and honored her with a Candle Festival every February 2.

The celebration was concluded with a procession through the streets of the town featuring the street dancing by the youth of the community in honor of the Blessed Virgin. A parade of floats representing each of the 25 barangays was, also, featured during the festivities. Also the festival have the fireworks competition to give happiness to the audience and to light the sky.

Those activities had come, you should be active

And, you should know how to be creative

You just need to be efficient and fantastic

And become responsive and not to be pathetic

Moments or memories which do you prefer?

Moments are things in the past.

While memories can be anywhere

And both of these are in a booth of brighter

There also in stories and in history

But which would be the perfect one?

The one that is full of documentary

Or maybe its only a fee second one.

The perfect moment will come, but it cannot br explained

You feel the moment but soon become the past

Cherish every moment that planned

Because out of all moments theres one will last

Just listen carefully and feel every moment