Unexpected friendship
I
have been with McLisse family for more than two years. I was a silent fan then
and all I can do is to lurked and stalked fandom members of then a rising
loveteam inside the famed yellow house of ABS-CBN – Pinoy Big Borther House-
credit: PBB website
McLisse
plays a big role in creating an unexpected friendship. Meet my GC21 fanMily!
Our
bonding moments are not only during “Ganap”
like Mall show, Book Launch, Tapings, Out of town shows or concert, we also
have our own ganaps even there’s no ganaps.haha
Last
Sunday we paved our way to Regina Rica in Tanay Rizal. We are inspired by
another group I’m with – The Prayer Warriors- as per them, the best way to
bond? Is trough praying. So after waking up early and meeting up in Coffee Bean
Gateway, we are now all ready for almost 1 and a half hours of road trip!
We
had some burger and fries at McDo Drive-thru and we enjoyed the scenery going to Tanay. Sorry ang loyal namin sa McDo, dahil endorser lang naman ang #McLisse. hahaha
Naipush talag na maisama ang commercial.haha sereeh nemen.
Green lush mountain ranges and sturdy trees along the way, what a sight!
I
had no sleep yet that time, I am planning to have a nap during the road trip,
yet being with crazy people sleeping is impossible! Magulo, maingay! But it was fun!
Into the womb
This
was my third time visiting Regina Rica, I still feel blessed and at peace
whenever I’m here. Our driver had to look for a parking space while the rest of
us went to the information center, Jas and Quennie had to use the green skirt
as they are wearing shorts, yep in this area No shorts allowed.
From
afar you will already see the Grand statue of Mama Mary, ohhh she is so
beautiful.
The Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (Rica) in Sitio Aguho, Tanay, Rizal, is a 13.5-hectare place of sanctity for those who want to have a holy pilgrimage, or just a place for peace and quiet. The area is run by the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii. It was founded in 2005 by Sister Mary Epifania F. Brasil, OP
credit:ReginaRica website
As you go higher, you will have a better view of the area, it was full of green! Very peaceful!
While traversing the zigzag narrow path going up, we had some photo shots.
Inside SULOD
Under
Mama Mary’s Mantle,we listen for a small talk on
how and what to expect when going up the “womb”, they called it as SULOD. The sisters in charge will
also teach attendees the meditation and prayers that will take place upstairs. The
pre-prayer/medidation will last for about minutes, after which you will be
given a shoe bag where you need to put your shoes or slippers. Going inside
Mama Mary womb, you need to be barefoot, should be silent and no picture
taking.
There
is a small winding stairs that you need to thread to reach SULOD, once inside
the womb, you can really feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. We spent about
10minutes inside –spent it for praying for personal intentions and prayers for
#McLisse.
After
the prayers, there is an exit at the rear side of the womb, another flight of
stairs, The stairs here has a massaging effect, that’s also one reason you need
to be barefoot because upon exiting you will use this stair.
Light the Candle
I
always feel the wishes will be granted if you light a candle while you pray,
and I feel emotional when I pray after lighting a candle.
In
this area, different colors of candles correspond to your intention. P20.00
each candle.
There
was a gazebo where the holy family was sleeping, we also offer our
silent prayer for our family and for #McLisse.
Chapel and Well
In
front of the chapel was a man-made well, some will either wash their hands or
dink or put some of it in a bottle, this was said to be holy water.
credit: ReginaRica/TripAdvisor
We
had tour the rest of the vicinity and was amazed how vast the area. There are
some constructions going on, based on the signage’s I’ve read they will build a
few more structures for retreat house.
I would love to stay here for
soul-searching, awww!
Where’s Next?!
As
we look for a resto or carinderia to
ease the hunger, we thought of going somewhere else as the day is still young,
it was just lunchtime. In the middle of
thick forest and mountain ranges, just along the highway was a small carinderia, Yey Lunch time!
After
the tummy-filling lunch, we are now thinking of where to go.. Tagaytay? Too
far..
“Tondo! Lets’ visit Mccoy!”
– Quennie
We
can actually go to Tondo, yet the traffic there will be so heavy, and it’s a
Sunday so we will give it to Mccoy as its their family day, it was also Tito
Mark’s Bday that time (Mccoy’s Dad)
Hanging Bridge and 360°
view
I suggested that we go to Antipolo, that’s the nearest I can think of. I told them that there is this place called cloud9 which offers a 360° of Antipolo and an eyeview of the Metro. They are all excited checking it in google and they are all screaming crazy as they saw how nice the place is
Our
car follow a narrow road going up after we saw the sign CLOUD9, when we reached the top, we are like kids giggling as we
saw the hanging bridge. Mixed emotions! OMG I can do it! Haha
There is a P50.00 fee for you to use the bridge that will lead you to the 360° view deck, and yes the bridge is the only way to go there.haha
There
was a long line, but such long lines wont bored anyone going here, as there was
another view deck just near the resto where you can also take some selfies and groupies.
The
said resto was quite big, as I looked around, I’m seeing mostly Barkadas and families are here, nice
bonding place!
It’s
our turn now! Geeez this made my knees shiver! Haha
It
was not that scary, well atleast for me its not. But not for Kheii! She
literally wants to walk out.haha
Reaching
the view deck is an achievement! Groupies here and there! Selfie here and
there!
It
was nice here, the cool wind kissed us. The mountain range of Antipolo was
beautiful to look at, and the busy city seems to be so quite from up here.
I love to be back here, Il try to eat in their
resto, the food seems to be good and I would love to try the hanging bridge
again and again and again.hahaha
Going
down from the view deck will allow you to passed-by to some paintings, There
are some rooms where you can view whats inside – It was an artist rooms
complete of their paints, murals and all. painting exhibit feels.
As
we go down further, we reached a small lanai with a nice garden. We took some
photos and spent a few more time to
enjoy the place. It was an amazing experience, and up there was just too much
of adventure!
Ending the Day at BGC
I got different set of friends, and when
I am with my friends, I don’t want to end the day anymore…
It’s like I don’t want to end the fun
and the moment with them. So even the sky is already getting dark, we still
want more! What good about having your own car is that you are the master of
your time. Driving around the metro, and still undecided where to go next.
“BGC na lang, Venice Canal!”
And so we go to BGC! Haha madaling kausap.
The area was jam-packed; I wished it
was weekedays so no one can photobomb.haha
We had some photo ops and just enjoy
the night in those Venice inspired Canal inside the Mall.
We had ended this very productive
Sunday with all smiles in our hearts!
All the Love,
Yannah
HOW TO GO TO REGINA RICA:
If you have your own car, from Cubao
just follow those jeepney going to Cogeo or Padilla.
Continue trekking the wide well paved
road and follow signage’s going to Sampaloc Tanay Rizal.
You will never get lost, there are no
other roads leading to the area. Once you reach Sampaloc Intersection, continue
driving and follow the signages fro Regina Rica, It will lead to a small road
directly to the Regina Rica Gate.
If you will commute, Ride a jeepney
going to Cogeo or Padilla. Tell the driver to drop you at Cogeo Gate II Maket.
From there, walk right going to the Small Cogeo Market and ask where are the
jeepney bound to Sampaloc are located. Fare is P60.00. Travel time is about
2hrs- The jeepney will stop in a small terminal near Sampaloc
Intersection/Junction. Hire or ride a Tricycle that will bring you to Regina
Rica, they already know about it. P20.00 is the fare.
No entrance Fee
Parking Fee is P50.00
No shorts and Sando’s allowed
There are some canteens in the area,
no worries for hunger
Souvenir shops are located in the
information area
HOW TO GO TO CLOUD9 360°
If you will use your car, follow
those jeepney from cubao bound to Antipolo via Sumulong Highway, Your landmark
will be the Padi’s Point antipolo, infront of it in your left side is a small
road going up, that’s the cloud9.
If you will commute, Ride jeepney
bound to Antipolo via Sumulong Hi-way, tell the driver to drop you at Cloud9,
they already know this. Easy Breezy!
No entrance Fee
Using the Hanging Bridges will cost
you P50.00
