The richness of Cebu

I went to Cebu last April because I want to experience the city's rich culture. The flight was just more than an hour and I arrived at the Cebu Airport. I stayed at the Orchard hotel and it was a really good place to stay in. It is near SM Cebu and the Ayala Center.

I was able to see Magellan's Cross, Santo Nino Basilica, Taoist Temple and Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. I really fell in love with the place. It was such a place with a very rich heritage. Too bad I only stayed there for 3 days but I will surely go back for more.

The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is very beautiful specially at night. There are lots of lights and the design of this infrastructure is a baroque style.The Taoist Temple is also a wonderful sight. It's rich Chinese heritage makes it even more appealing. Silence is always observed here and when you enter the temple, you have to pray and you can ask yes/no questions and you will be answered by the kidney stones. First you have to pray to ask approval from Buddha if you can ask a question and then you'll throw the kidney stone for the answer. If yes, you can go ahead and ask as many questions as you like but if no, you will be asked to try again later. I was fortunate enough to be allowed by Buddha to ask questions. As to what my questions were, it will remain a secret.

The Magellan's Cross - as they say, it symbolizes the beginning of Christianity here in the Philippines. When you go there, you will be approached by candle sellers and they will ask you to buy candles and pray for your loved ones. They will even do the prayer dance.

These are just some of the places I've seen and pictures that I took which I will forever treasure. I will really recommend Cebu to those who wants to travel to a place where you can be assured of pure fun and contentment.