Pixie Dust - wandering around a world full of magic!

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I am one of those kids who have always wanted to travel and see the world. It’s as if the world is so enchanted and that there are lots of things waiting to be seen and discovered. Every place is unique; there are details that sets it apart from the others. And there would always be reasons to admire and adore these places. It only varies on your point of view; how you appreciate things.

I have always fantasized going to Europe, i can’t help but admire it’s beauty. I envy my mom so much cause she has been there for so many times without spending for her travel. My mom travels a lot because of her work. She would have meetings and workshops in different continents, in different countries, in different places.Yes, she is there to work but she is also a tourist. Then she would go home with those pictures of lovely places that she has been to. And I tell myself that one day, I would also travel and see the world’s beauty.

Then just this past weekend, I came across a travelogue that inspired me - Sexy Nomad. I found beautiful pictures of Casa San Pablo at her homepage. She was telling about her wonderful Valentine weekend that she spent in Laguna. I got interested and read her Valentine travelogue. I learned that there are wonderful places to see in Laguna such as the Japanese Garden and Pandin and Yambo Lakes. I wanted to go there too! It’s not impossible because Laguna is just beside Cavite; if i really wanted to go there, I can! It’s just a bus ride away anyway.

And then I thought of Cavite, the province where I live. I don’t have enough resources to travel to far off places. But I sure could explore nearby ones! Cavite is a province rich in history. In fact, just a tricycle ride away is the municipality of Kawit, where Aguinaldo Shrine and Museum is.

The town of Kawit played an important role in Philippine political history. The proclamation of the Republic of the Philippines was made in this town in the balcony of the home of General Emilio Aguinaldo. Now a national shrine, it was in this house where the Philippine flag was first unfurled.

How about the municipality where I live in, Imus? Almost everyday, I pass by the town plaza. Yes, I do see the two vintage artillery pieces there and the commemorative marker but I never really took time to know what their significance is. And as I look for information on tourist destinations here in Cavite, I was surprised to see that one of the historical places of interest is the Imus Commemorative Marker.

It pays tribute to the first successful revolution to reclaim independence against the Spanish regime.

But hey! The baranggay next to ours is also a historical place of interest.

The Battle of Alapan, which occurred on May 28, 1898, is the ‘baptism of blood’ of the Philippine flag sewn by Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, niece of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

And then I realized, before I see the world I would want to see my country first, my province, my town. I would travel one step at a time (but of course I would not refuse travel oppurtunities that could come my way! hihi). Join me as I explore, Manila and Cavite and as I progress to neighboring provinces! I would also share to you my trips to Bangkok, HongKong, and Singapore.

-Erica