A weekend’s trip to Cavite

July 12th, 2005

Last weekend, together with my friend, Ryan, we went to Cavite. Nothing in particular but to just go to the place, visit churches, and took some photos.

We went to Maragondon as it was featured in the book “Great Churches of the Philippines.” I do agree, despite the facade having undergone a facelift, it still looked imposing with its massive belfry at the side. After that, we went to Ternate. The church there was not so spectacular. Just one of those recent buildings or renovated old churches without a real cohesive design. I was not so impressed.

Rosario church, despite its being a 19th century structure, mindless renovation has already altered the facade. While that of Kawit, was just ornate and very beautiful! (to be blogged next). Of course, the Saturday trip was ended with a visit to the Aguinaldo Shrine.

Sunday was spent collecting along the road in the forested area leading to Caylabne Bay.

Passenger at the minibus infront of Baclaran.

Tricycle drivers playing cards while waiting for their turn at the terminal in Maragondon.

The Kawit Town Hall, site of the former town hall which Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and Candido Tirona stormed in the afternoon of 31 August, 1896. That event signaled the start of the Cavite revolutionary movement against the Spaniards.

Unique mini buses that are just beautiful with stainless steel fronts and sides, lots of patterns and designs and very colorful. I have only found these in Cavite.