June 2010 ~ Discovering the World

Royal Palace

Prabhas is fondly called as Young Rebel Star by his fans.

Cu Chi Tunnel

Telugu jathi manadi Ninduga Velugu Jathi manadi
Telangana nadi Rayalaseema nadi Sarkaru nadi nelluru nadi
anni kalisina telugu nadu manade manade manadera...

Tinago Falls

The Tirumala Hill is 3200 ft above sea level, and is about 10.33 sq miles in area. It comprises seven peaks, representing the seven hoods of Adisesha, thus earning the name, Seshachalam.

Camiguin White Beach

Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumala is regarded as the world's richest temple with an estimated annual income of over 300 crores.

Sunset Cruise Along Tonle Sap River

Sunset cruising was so cool and relaxing. I guess this is my most favorite experience in the whole Saigon-Phnom Pehn trip

Ice Skating Adventure

Planting a tree is the single most effective action any individual or organisation can take to truly heal the environment

Lake Sebu

Mission to Go Green & Save The Earth

Lapu-lapu Shrine and Magellan Marker

Labels: Cebu, Historical Sites, lapu-lapu shrine

The Lapu-Lapu shrine is located in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. A 20-meter bronze statue was erected in this site to honor Lapu-Lapu, a local chieftain who defeated the Spanish invaders headed by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan on 1521.

Lapu-lapu Shrine

Encouraged by the success of Christianizing the people of Cebu, Magellan crossed the channel to Mactan Island in an effort to spread the faith. Before he reached the shores, he was killed by the chieftain of the island, Lapulapu and his men during the battle for supremacy and freedom on April 27, 1521. Efforts to retrieve the body of Magellan were futile inspite of the offer to trade jewelries and spices for the dead body.

The area where the battle might have taken place

A painting depicting the Battle of Mactan.

This is the Magellan Marker. This was erected in 1866 to mark the spot where the great explorer died.

Near the shrine are vendors selling assorted souvenirs. We bought two

ukeleles from this store for P820.00. Tip: Compare prices before buying.

VISITING HOURS

Anytime. Entrance to the shrine is free.

GETTING THERE

To get to the shrine, ride on a multicab with the sign board "Engaño" along the Cebu City Hi-way. Fare is P15.00

Top Cebu

Labels: Cebu, Top

After visiting the Taoist Temple, my mother and I proceeded to take an 8km uphill climb on board a taxi to Top. Situated 2,000 feet above sea level on the cool hills of Busay, Top offers a breathtaking view of Metro Cebu and the islands of Mactan and Olango. Entrance to the site is P100.00.

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