Finally I was able to tour Cebu last June 1, 2011. I tagged along hubby on his 2nd business trip to the Queen City of the South. I will be posting the photos in batches for it to be more organized.
Magellan's Cross
After having breakfast at Chowking Fuente Circle, the hubby and I parted ways and I started my journey thru history. My first stop was Magellan's Cross. It was fairly easy to find it since I was able to download a map of the city from the internet. The taxi driver was very helpful and even gave me tips on how to best start my tour.
Upon reaching the site, I felt proud that I was able to arrive at my destination without any companion. The last time I went on a journey alone was when I visited my aunt in the US back in 1996. Here is the first batch of photos I took to document my latest conquest.
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| This is the site of the cross. The exact site of where Ferdinand Magellan planted the cross. |
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| A more dramatic shot of the site. |
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| The Cross of Magellan |
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| Many tourists (local and foreign) flocked inside the site. I had a difficult time taking a photo of the cross without people posing near it. |
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| Finally, no more humans. :) |
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| Upon reading this, it instantly sent shivers down my spine. |
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| Another view of the cross. I wanted to lie on the ground to take a better photo of the cross with the paintings on the dome. But I was afraid people might escort me outside the site. |
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| According to Cebuanos, as part of tradition, local women would offer you 5 candles and they will pray for your family in front of the cross. It is said to bring your family prosperity, good fortune, good health, happiness and peace. |
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| The last photo I took of the cross. Somehow, visiting the site made me feel fulfilled since this is the site of the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines. |
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