Bantay Church

Bantay Church, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

Visita Iglesia

Sarrat Church Sepia, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Have you visited a church today?

Taken April 2008 in Sarrat, Ilocos

Yellow Macau

Yellow Church, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2008 in Macau

The View

Sitio Remedios Chapel, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

One of my rituals when traveling is taking a photo of the room where I'm staying and the view from the window. During our trip to Ilocos early this year, we stayed at Sitio Remedios. We occupied Balay Radrillo, a two storey house with 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms and living and dining areas. What you see is the chapel, as seen from the balcony.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos

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This week's PhotoHunt theme: View

In a Relationship

To Church, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

The three women trudging up the steps to get to the church are the mother and her two daughters. Each woman is also in another relationship, this time with God; hence the church visit.

Taken January 2008 in Caleruega, Batangas

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This week's Lens Day theme: Sky
This week's Photo Friday theme: Relationship

Red and Old

Christ Church Melaka, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

The Christ Church of Malacca, built in the 1700s, is but one of the red buildings in the square. It is a reminder of the city's Dutch history which goes back to the 1400s.

Taken May 2007 in Malacca, Malaysia

Panalangin

Caleruega, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Kasama lagi ng isang mithi ay isang panalanging ito'y matupad. At minsan kung saan saan tayo napapadpad. Sa Antipolo para sa mga magbabiyahe. Sa Obando para sa gustong magkaanak. Kay San Antonio para sa mga nawawalan. Kay Sta. Clara para di umulan.

A wish is at all times accompanied by a prayer that it comes true. And sometimes, it takes us to a lot of places. To Antipolo for those about to travel. To Obando for those who want to have children. To St. Anthony for those who've lost something. To St. Claire to pray for no rain.

Taken January 2008 at Caleruega

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Mithi
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Wish

Paying Homage

Vigan Church and McDo, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

On the left is Vigan Church, one of the oldest churches in Ilocos. The place is a must visit for tourists to Ilocandia. Here, locals and tourists pray to the heavens.

On the right is McDonalds where burger worshippers pay homage. What is interesting about this branch of this global fastfood company is that the design is in keeping with the province's heritage look.

The sky seems to separate the two.

Taken April 2008 in Vigan, Ilocos.

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Religion

Madamdaming Paglalakad

Wedding March, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Ang paglalakad ng babaeng ikakasal ang pinakagusto kong masaksihan sa mga kasal. Sabi nga nila, pinakamaganda ang babae sa araw ng kanyang kasal. Mababakas din sa mukha nya habang naglalakad ang iba't ibang damdaming kanyang nararamdaan. Andyan ang kasiyahan sa katuparan ng pangarap at pagibig, kalungkutan sa paglisan sa buhay na kinagisnan, takot sa buhay na susuungin, etc. Ang lalaking naghihintay sa kanya sa altar at ang pamilyang nakapaligid sa kanya ang nagpapagaan ng kanyang kalooban.

The bridal march is what I want to see most in weddings. As they say, a woman is most beautiful on her wedding day. As she walks down the aisle, a gamut of emotions run through her face. Joy because of a dream come true and of a celebration of love. Sadness as she leaves familiar territory. Fear as she embarks on a new adventure. The sight of the man waiting for her at the end and her family around her reassure her.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos.

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Pagiisang Dibdib
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Getting Married

Warm Welcome

Paoay Church, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

We thought we were just going to hear mass at the St. Augustine Church and go but were pleasantly surprised by some dancing at the courtyard. The youth danced to drumbeats and welcomed us to Ilocos.

Taken April 2008 at the grounds of Paoay Church in Ilocos.