I was born in summer when kids don't have to wake up early to go to school or stay a bit late to finish their homework. My birthday also happens to bea national holiday when people take a day off from work and just relax. So since I was a child, I have enjoyed all the perks of having been born in summer, on a national holiday!!! I always feel so grateful that mom gave birth to me at a perfect time -- a beautiful, summery holiday.
But what exactly is the national holiday for?
According to history, April 9 is the Day of Valor. It commemorates the bravery of all Filipino soldiers and civilians who fought and died during World War 2. It is such heartbreaking to imagine all the struggles and cruelty that happened during this period.
Aside from declaring a holiday, a national shrine was built to remember the heroism and sacrifices of the prisoners of war, who walked all day for six days taking the "route to death".
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A month before my birthday last year (2013), my friends from Ateneo planned a trip to Mount Samat in Bataan for us to have a look at the famous shrine.
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 This is me, looking at the view from one of the cross' wings.
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After exploring the Dambana ng Kagitingin, we then headed to Subic for a quick sidetrip. Everyone chose to have some adventure. ;)
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| Are we ready to get some adrenaline rush? I guess so!!! haha |
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| This tree drop adventure really made my heart beat so fast!!! I did not exactly feel like Lara Croft here! Instead, I was so damned scared and got the cold feet. Good grief I was able to get over and done with it. haha |
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| This is what they call the "Interactive Free Fall" ride, which I tried with Rea and Corinne. Guess what? I screamed "I'm scared" all throughout the ride. What was wrong with me? Was I supposed to be an adrenaline junkie? (Credits to Cielo for the photos)
wander: Dambana ng Kagitingan
(Pilar, Bataan)
Treetop Adventure
(JEST Area, Upper Mau Cubi Point Subic Bay Freeport Zone)
wonder:
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2 comments:
Hi Angela,
I learn at this moment that you leave your company. I did not have enough time to send you an email, yours is already deleted.... So I'm sorrry to write this here but it is the only way I hace to contact you.
After about 5 minutes of intenses research on Google, I found your blog, Internet is really magic ;)
I would like to thank you a lot for your lessons, it was really a pleasure to work with you. English lessons would never be the same without you^^
See you soon
Wilhem
Hello Wilhem,
Sent a reply to your email :)
See you,
Angela
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