December 31, 2009

2009: lantaw looks back at a year of photos (part 2 of 2)

Published on: 12/31/2009 05:00:00 PM by Lantaw - 16 comments
My recount of 2009's travels continues (read part 1 here). My wanderlust have taken me to see more waterfalls, rock formations, heritage sites, and caves.

2009: lantaw looks back at a year of photos (part 1)

Published on: 12/31/2009 10:49:00 AM by Lantaw - 11 comments
A year is wrapping up and another one is about to begin. Join me in revisiting the places that made 2009 a year to remember: from stormy coastal scenes to waterfalls, from hidden coves to architectural treasures.

December 24, 2009

merry christmas!

Published on: 12/24/2009 08:58:00 AM by Lantaw - 12 comments
Koronadal Holiday Lights

May the Lord shower you and your family with blessings this Christmas!

December 18, 2009

guimaras: villa igang's colors of dawn

Published on: 12/18/2009 09:36:00 AM by Lantaw - 8 comments
Steadfast
muted colors of dawn

While the rest are still in dreamland (and some others just about to hit the sack), we are already up and about, wandering the resort grounds at 3 in the morning. I am not really sure how much sleep I got but I was pretty desperate to find a "sunrise POV".

December 15, 2009

guimaras: villa igang's sunset cave

Published on: 12/15/2009 09:36:00 AM by Lantaw - 22 comments
Sunset Cave
sunset as seen from inside a cave in Igang

Imagine this: a great cavern, facing the sunset, a few steps from your villa. Its cool crystal clear waters soothing your tired and sunburnt body after a day of island hopping.

December 10, 2009

iloilo: molo church (st. anne parish) - the feminist church

Published on: 12/10/2009 05:09:00 PM by Lantaw - 10 comments
Molo Church (Parish of St. Anne)
church facade at sunset

In front of Molo's plaza stands an architectural gem whose red spires tower over the Iloilo skyline. The spires, one of the symbols associated with Iloilo, are so distinctive you can even spot them from the nearby island of Guimaras on a clear day.

December 7, 2009

guimaras: villa igang's inviting charm

Published on: 12/07/2009 01:46:00 PM by Lantaw - 38 comments
Perfect Time for a Morning Dip
morning dip in Villa Igang

Scenic rocky coves, caves, a small lake, different species of mangroves, and rich marine life: these are just some of the charms that leave one enthralled in Villa Igang. Tucked in a rocky cove in the town of Nueva Valencia, Villa Igang is the perfect secluded place for a quiet getaway.

December 4, 2009

cagbalete's low tide beauty in Seair InFlight Dec '09 - Jan '10 issue

Published on: 12/04/2009 12:04:00 PM by Lantaw - 9 comments
Insider's Guide (Nature Unfurled)
Insider's Guide (Nature Unfurled) pp 66-67 spread

My photo of Cagbalete's unique low tide scenery joins other photos from unspoilt destinations in Seair InFlight magazine's Insider Guide (Nature Unfurled) for its Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 issue. (Seen on the same spread as my friend Eric's Turtle Sanctuary photo)

December 3, 2009

iloilo: miagao church, looking beautiful amidst repairs

Published on: 12/03/2009 11:59:00 AM by Lantaw - 9 comments
Miag-ao Church: Under Maintenance
Miagao's barouque church

The Miagao Church, with it coral stone walls glowing in the early morning sun, still looks grand even with the scaffolding. This impressive 212 year old architectural treasure, constructed in 1786 and finished in 1797, has every right to be considering that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Baroque Churches of the Philippines).

December 1, 2009

escape to iloilo and guimaras

Published on: 12/01/2009 11:50:00 AM by Lantaw - 19 comments
Exploring Guimaras
a sandbar in Igang in Guimaras

I managed to squeeze in, before the rush of the holidays, a trip to Iloilo and the island province of Guimaras last weekend. My wife, together with two of our friends, flew in from Davao while I took the first flight from Manila. I was excited to plant my feet again on my father's home province after more than 2 decades.

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