Madamo Gid na Salamat Guimaras

This day we left Guimaras to stay overnight in Ilo-ilo city before our flight back to CDO on the 19th.

Morning of  March 18, 2012 we woke up early and never wasted time to enjoy last minute swimming at the beach.

I'm lost of words looking at the view. Sunrise is about to shine plus  the cool breeze and the cold water...aaahhhh this is  infinitely  precious.

It took us several minutes to get used to the cold water.

Cam whoring is another way to enjoy the beach more. Thank you Sony for designing a waterproof cam and thanks to my dear friend Yay for getting one.

After early swimming and breakfast we packed our things to continue our land tour before heading back to Ilo-ilo City.

All set for another land tour.

Welcome to Valle Verde. This place is also covered with nature.

There are 311 steps  leading you down to their swimming pool.

On my way to their pool area.

That's their swimming pool.

At their reception area, there's a very nice view that took my breathe away.  An  untouched  forest that is truly admirable. It combines with the cool breeze and the sound of birds chirping. Oh boy, nothing can beat the beauty of nature.

After Villa Verde, we went straight to OLP Trappist Abbey.

It's a monastery with a unique chapel. We lit candles and prayed at their chapel.

This is the front view of the chapel

and this one is the view inside. It's a very spacious chapel perfect for praying and meditation.

Trappist has their own pasalubong center where you can buy  a mango flavored cookies, crackers, piyaya and jam among others.  You can buy religious items also that will be blessed by a priest after buying.

And it's time to go back to Ilo-ilo City.

Madamo gid na salamat for the Ilonggos means THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

I took this picture while on the ferry boat going to Ilo-ilo City. My friend Yay asked the guy beside her what is that cross on top of the mountain. The guy said it's the end point of the procession during Good Friday. Guimaras people called it PAGTALTAL SA GUIMARAS.

Thank you very much Guimaras for our wonderful and memorable experience. Till we meet again.

After checked in at Ongbun Pension House, we rode a jeepney going to SM Ilo-ilo City.

Their street has a wide lane reminding me of passing along SLEX. I should say that this  city is one of the most progressive and cleanest cities I've ever been to.

More of our Ilo-ilo trip on my next post.