Getting to Know Our Homeland

To foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary to open the book that tells of her past. - Jose Rizal

I've been meaning to share this trip that I had July of this year. I, together with my friends, went to Manila to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Part of our plans was to visit Intramuros, not only to enjoy the beauty of Spanish architecture but as well us to get to know our homeland. It was indeed a worthwhile experience. Not only did we feasted on the splendor of the location, we also got to see how our ancestors lived. One of my favorite part was when we rode a Kalesa (horse drawn carriage)  for a 20 minute sight seeing with our driver as the tour guide. It was amazing how knowledgeable he was of the place. Just a suggestion, don't sit beside the driver. Although it may give you a better view of the place, the smell will kill you. Horse dung ain't good for your health. LOL. XD

FAST FACT:

Also known as  "Walled City", Intramuros is the historic fortified city of Manila during the Spanish Colonial Period. Located then along Manila Bay and south of the mouth of Pasig River, its thick defensive walls were built by the Spaniards in the 16th century to protect the city from invasion. Its name in Spanish, intramuros, literally "within the walls", meaning a city enclosed by thick, high walls and surrounded by moats.

Here are some of the pictures I took. ^^

 

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