Magellan’s Cross

Basilica del Santo Niño Cebu

This is from San Agustin Church’s door (Manila, Philippines). I love the church’s intricate wood carving door designs. This is just one part.

Manila Cathedral (2012)

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Cloudy church visit for this year ^^; but still it’s really hot *whew* by the way, thank you to my new followers.

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Photos taken in various locations in the Philippines.

This is our breathtaking beautiful country.

Suman is a rice cake originating from the Philippines. 

For more exact description from google:

 It is made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, and often steamed in bananaleaves. It is served wrapped in buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves and usually eaten sprinkled with sugar.

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My aunt went to one of her reunions in the province and brought this home. This is just one of the many varieties of suman. I think this is “suman sa binuo” because you don’t need to add sugar. There is a minty flavor with it along with the coconut mix and sugar. I want to go to my aunt’s province and buy more of this. I think this is about 5-10 pesos only!

Celebrating a festival from the Philippines (lego exhibit)

Christmas lights display at Ayala Garden Makati

Balimbing (Filipino Carambola/ Star fruit)

This is my first time eating this fruit. It’s not that sour but I think this is best eaten with salt. I was not able to take a picture of the actual fruit before it was cut ^^; However, you can check this page:

http://www.stuartxchange.org/Balimbing.html