the ruins

a few weeks ago almost immediately after i posted about heavenly declaration, we visited this place. no kids, just us adults. i have already seen this place before and written about it here. the last time we were there we missed the sunset but this time we witnessed it. it was amazing. 

i could try and write a lot about this visit to a beautiful, historic place again but there are already a lot written about it. although it looks majestic and picturesque especially on sunset, what adds to its attraction is the heroic history behind this lovely architecture. if you want more history, you can visit THIS.

ours are just pictures. :-)

believe me, i was holding fast. look at my foot!

jore. still business.

white kid problem. too much sunlight.

arguing who's in-charge of the baby next. lol

beef  lechon. 

first time in army navy 

on the way to the airport

close your eyes at he count of three!

men discussing men stuff. sister, hey, i have wifi!

for the second time i wondered how did that tree end up on that tall tower. probably pollination. or something like that.

i forced him to do this. lol

he forced me to shot this. 

nobody has to forced me for this. haha

discussing the merit of a freshly ground coffee

finally. a sunset shot. jore's work

dusk 

sister & bro-in-law

jore's perspective!

different shades of blue

spent two mornings in this amazing place in bohol. it was mother's 60th birthday and we wanted something special for her. so we brought her here. this is not our first choice. i wanted beach and ocean... but sisters insisted on this and we did not regret it. we cannot help gushing about how nice it is here. it instantly gives you a calm and peaceful vibe. it's a botanical garden of about 10 hectares. it was really beautiful. our 1 hour hike ended up on this scenic restaurant facing the ocean that looks like it has no end... heaven and earth meeting. different shades of blue in one look = awesome!

 entrance to the garden

cactus garden

 these two love birds kissed for about a minute before another one joined them. a three-some!

 les "expertly" playing the kulintang ( a native instrument in mindanao)

 kulintang - ... it gives a distinct, happy sound.

 sister and mother. they look good, yes?

 family.

 i wonder what it would be like to wake up to this every morning :-) awesome view. you can just sit here all day. 

faith is what makes life bearable, with all its tragedies and ambiguities and sudden startling joys" - medeleine l'engle