Mangoes

Mangoes, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Yet another reason to visit the Philippines

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos

All Lined Up

All Lined Up, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Boys and girls in native costume preparing to dance

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

Bantay Church

Bantay Church, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

Shopping at Calle Crisologo

Shopping at Calle Crisologo, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Philippines. For those who want to bring home more than memories, the restored shophouses house souvenir shops where one can buy T-shirts, bags, etc.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Storefront

Ride to Sea

Sea Rides, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

These bancas are commonly used by fishermen out to sea to catch fish and also to ferry passengers to the other islands.

Taken February 2009 in Camiguin

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This week's Heads or Tails theme: Sea

Big Splash

Katibawasan Falls, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken February 2009 in Camiguin

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Splash

Battle of Mactan

Battle of Mactan, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This stained glass window at the Sto Nino Cathedral in Cebu depicts the Battle of Mactan where the natives waged war against the Spaniards.

Taken November 2008

Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Sharing with you a part of my world.

This is Magellan's cross, planted in Cebu by Ferdinand Magellan on his arrival in 1521. This signifies the entry of Catholicism in the country as the Spaniards are credited for making the Philippines a predominantly Catholic country. The mural depicts the events of that time.

Taken November 2008 in Cebu, Philippines

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This week's ABC Wednesday theme: Things which Begin with the Letter C
This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Postcards

Shopping Paradise

Mall of Asia, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

One of the must dos for tourists visiting the Philippines is shopping. After all, the country is home to three of the world's ten largest shopping malls.

Go visit my world, the Philippines.

Taken May 2008 in Pasay City, Philippines