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Mataasnakahoy literally means "Tall Tree". Mataasnakahoy is a municipality in Batangas, Philippines. It was created as a town on January 1, 1932. MKAHOY, as it is fondly called, has 16 barangays, population of about 40,000 and total land area of 2,376hectares. Mataasnakahoy is known for its cool climate due to its high elevation 379 metres (1,240 ft). MKAHOY is one of the lakeside towns of Taal Lake and is about 100 km South of Manila.
3/17/2010
Manong Pilo's Death Anniversary
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 5:12 PM
Subject: Teofilo V. Templo's death anniversaryHello Friends and relatives,
You are invited to attend a memorial mass for Tatay to be held on Sat. 27th March 2010 at 9:15 a.am at Merciful Redeemer Church ( Mississauga). Luncheon to follow at our house. Hope you can attend.
agnesLabels: Click on Archives -April 2009 for Manong's picture.
1/11/2010
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi region in Rome, Italy, and is the largest Baroque fountain in the city. The fountain at the junction of three roads (tre vie) marks the terminal point of Acqua Vergine and Acqua Virgo, one of the ancient aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome.
Legend has it that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. They say that it is lucky to throw three coins with one's right hand over one's left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain. Approximately 3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day. Roadside cafes and souvenir shops are all over the place.
Labels: Fontana di Trevi
Coloseum
Amphitheatre in ancient Rome, begun by the emperor Vespasian to replace the one destroyed by fire during the reign of Nero, and completed by his son Titus in AD 80. It was 187 m/615 ft long and 49 m/160 ft high, and seated 50,000 people. Early Christians were martyred there by lions and gladiators.
The Coloseum is walking distance from Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. There is also a Metro ( train) station right in front of the Coloseum.
ALTAR-St. Peter's Basilica
There is a long queue with security checks before you enter the Basilica. The view from the outside is magnificent.
On TV, I've seen the Basilicas' front yard where the Pope usually celelebrates major masses but once you're inside, you'll stand in awe and admiration.
This is one of the holiest site of Christendom, it is the burial site of Saint Peter who was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus, the 1st Bishop of Rome, and the 1st Pope. Saint Peter's tomb is below the baldachin or canopy and the altar.
You must always keep in mind that the main reason for your visit is not for sightseeing but a personal pilgrimage to renew and strenghten your faith because everything then becomes so special.
St. Peter's Basilica
The Basilica of St. Peter is one of four major Basilicas of Rome. Probably the largest church in Christianity, it covers an area of 2.3 hectares (5.7 acres) and has a capacity of over 60,000 people.
I noticed that there were a lot of pilgrim guides, with headsets, who were either with a group or with 1 or 2 individuals explaining everything about the Basilica.
Labels: When in Rome.....
12/23/2009
Simbang Gabi sa St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church is celebrating the Dawn Masses or "Simbang Gabi" for Christmas 2009.
A devoted and pious group of Pinoy parishioners at the church generously offers their time and efforts to keep this Christian tradition going.
If you attend the mass/es, you will be delighted because they offer free breakfast - coffee, pan de sal, pansit, kakanin, soup, sweets, etc.
Last day of Mass is tomorrow at 6:00am ( near intersection of Credit View and Bristol Road in Mississauga)
Fr. Salvador Orara is the resident priest who provides detailed and very insightful homilies every day. The characters and situations in the Old and New testaments come to life in his sermons.
Labels: 5440 Durie Road, ON, Streetsville
12/22/2009
EIFFEL TOWER
The Eiffel Tower is the global icon of France and the tallest building in Paris. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel. The tower stands at 324 m (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. The Eiffel Tower is a steel structure, and weighs approximately 10,000 tons.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend either on staris of lifts to the first and second levels. The third and highest level is only accessible by lift. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
I had to walk several hundred meters from the base of the Eiffel to get a reasonably good shot of Eiffel.
12/18/2009
CHRISTMAS TREE
Rhoda and our kids usually put up the same tree but they change the decorations on it every year.
This is the finished Christmas Tree for 2009.
Labels: CHRISTMAS 2009
