Capilla Santa Ana part 1 Labyrinth

What a wonderful experience it was stepping into the gates of Capilla Santa Ana or in English Chapel of Saint Anne. With a minimum entrance fee of 100 pesos  you are able to access and experience the labyrinth and be fascinated with the vast collection of Chrisitian artifacts and the unique details inside the chapel. 

By the way ladies and gentlemen reading this,  this post is just for the labyrinth garden. And another post will be made for the chapel. Because as I went through it, the labyrinth garden made me reflect on my life. Like the feeling you have when going around Good Sheperd during the Holy Week.

Anyway, as I was standing outside the labyrinth prepping myself for the experience. Mentally measuring the area. I thought that it was not like the labyrinth from the movie, "The Shining". Which had tall hedges and a much wider area. The area of the labyrinth garden was most like 100 meters and the bushes were just waist high. So you won't feel lonely going around the labyrinth garden but you would definitely feel breathlessness going round the circle especially if you don't walk a lot.

As I began my steps going around the labyrinth, I thought it would be quick but surprise, surprise it wasn't. Then the following words come to mind...It is not the destination but the journey.

The turns made me think that sometimes life has no shortcuts and literally the garden, as well has no shortcuts. Which is funny, personally deep in our hearts we want to be ahead of someone or of everyone. Which made me realize, for you to feel satisfaction of achieving a goal you work HARD for it. Plus, of course luck or divine intervention then you might get to your goal in a short time.

But honestly for most of us we got to work, work, work...work hard in life. To achieve that grand illusion of grandeur. But then again, we have to choose the right decisions in life which is not always easy to accept. Or accepted by commmunity.

As I continued my walk around the labyrinth, another  thought came to mind that our life has one entrance and it is also the exit...in the Biblical verse  it starts and ends with me. 

And yes, I finally arrive at the center with the image of Mother Mary with a special prayer that she gives me strength as I face the challenges of my life. 

And with the sun sinking behind me a sense of peace was felt in my heart.

Venice Grand Canal Pinoy Version

When I came to Bonifacio Global City or BGC as it is popularly known I was amazed. I felt transported to Venice, Italy, because of the gondola rides and the paintings of the buildings which are a replica of the original. Of course, I have never been to Venice, Italy but because there are lots of picture of Venice, Italy in the interenet, movies and everywhere else. You can't help but be familiarize with the structures of the the original. All the corners are meticulously inspired from the original and instagramly picture perfect. For me the gondola ride, the structure of the buildings and there paintings gives you the feel of being there but once inside the mall you know, you are in the Philippines.

The price of the gondola ride is honestly expensive. It looks fun being inside the gondola with the gondoliers maneuvering it but it is much more expensive than your movie ticket and just for 30 minutes. I had to pass and hoping that next time I go there I will afford it. The gondola ride at night is amazing with the booming music in the background and the lights from the buildings surrounding it reflecting on the water, it was just an amazing view.

Bon Chon at Ayala Center Cebu

I saw this fast food in a South Korean television drama and being a fanatic I was ecstatic that it is available in Ayala Center Cebu for that matter. Thank you whoever you are for bringing Bon Chon here in Cebu.

Now to the food, it was tasty but by golly the serving ware is not appealing. Can somebody please change this red PLASTIC bowls for something more appealing.

Serving time is a bit long for a fast food..

Moving on, the ambiance of the place is appealing enough. But the place does not have enough space to move around. It is not friendly for people with disability. What do I mean, the pathways are too small so if ever you go in with a wheelchair, on crutches or with a baby stroller. You will have difficulty positioning around the place especially if you are going there during peak seasons. And it is too hot to sit outside. 

Restrooms are limited to one and it is unisex.