PAMPANGA
January 18, 2014
Our mission on this trip was to find a good quality Crucifix for our chapel. The usual way as we travel, we added some fun by making a side trip at every town we passed by.
And we had seen many tourist spots like old churches. historical landmarks and we even tasted exotic foods that are truly Authentic Kapampangan cuisine. WOW! whew!
Sn. Fernando City...The Province Capital.
At the vicinity of Province Capitol...
City College of Sn. Fernando.. Located at the back of Heroes Hall.
The Heroes Hall..
Walking around the City...
Mode of Transportation at the City.
Kalesa...
Pedicab...Design like a Kalesa.
Timed Out for lunch. This was it... The long wait was over... at last we were about to taste the best Kampangan Dishes...at Everybody's Cafe located at McArthur Hi-way, the main and the original branch.
Tara lets eat... they say it's eewww! but they were so delicious...soooo really good!!!
Stuffed Frog...
Crickets...
We recommend if you are at Sn. Fernando City, visit and dine at Everybody' Cafe, have the courage to try their best Stuffed Frog and Crickets... Take it from us, they were so delicious, you wouldn't regret it...It's a MUST TRY!
Bacolor Town...
San Guillermo Parish Church...
Church Backyard...
Wishing Well...
At Bacolor Municipal Hall...
Town of Sta. Rita...
Lubao Town...
At Municipal Hall...
Lubao Church...
Pres. Gloria Macapagal House...
Guagua Town...
Walking around at the town proper....
At Betis Church...
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| The Betis Church or the Parish Church of St. James the Apostle is a Baroque church located in Guagua, Pampanga (Betis Area). The church,established in 1607, was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and the NCCA (under R.A. 4896 as amended by P.D. 374 and R.A. 8492), on November 5, 2001 (one of only 26 churches in the country bestowed that honor). It is part of the Ecclesiastical Provinces of the Archdiocese of San Fernando. In 2009, the National Museum installed a marker of its 2005 Proclamationaption |
Our trip to this province was really a very good experience. We enjoyed walking and roaming around the city and to every towns that we visited. It was nice to see the old structure of the beautiful century old churches was truly amazing and the most good thing of it all is that they are well maintained and preserved.
HOW TO GET THERE:
1. From Manila take NLEX
2. Exit at San Fernando toll plaza.
3. Traversed at Bataan Olongapo hi-way for your access point to every town of Pampanga.
For Commuters:
1. There are bus terminal located at Cubao, Manila, Pasay and Caloocan. (Victory Liner, Solid North, Genesis).
2. Alight at San Fernado.
3. Take Bus or Jeepney going to your destination. (just traversed at Bataan, Olongapo Hi-way... your access point going to every town of Pampanga.)
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