"Wow Philippines!" a Philippines Travel Page by nixca316

There used to be a time when I was out of the country most of the year, but when people from out there (wherever that was) would ask me about this place and that, I wouldn't know how to answer. Then I thought to myself, "I should explore my own backyard first!"

Ooooh, I love my country. Sometimes, I have lots of complaints about some of her people, but I love her soooo much. The wonderful mountains, the gorgeous rivers, the lush valleys, the tropics, the fruits, the animals...and yes, most of our people are beautiful.

It's true, there are poor people and there are places that are more than eyesores, but The Philippines as a whole is a country I am so proud of.

Maybe, there are those undisciplined car dirvers that cause traffic jams, but there are also those who are pissed with those drivers because they follow the traffic rules and regulations. It's true, there are those people who try to step on other people's toes, but it's a worldwide phenomenon!

Media has hyped terrorism and poverty, but there's so much to see in this beautiful country of mine.

I've mentioned in one of my albums that being born on the 16th of March (when Fernando Magallanes a.k.a. Ferdinand Magellan supposedly discovered our country---the Arabians and the Malays beg to differ), I was named Lara (Luzon) Mia (Mindanao) Veronica (Visayas)--Rizza was just added after confirmation, but my legal name is Lara Mia Veronica Misa Garcia. Hmmm, did I tell you that I was supposed to be born on the 3rd of March, but I didn't want to get out of my mom's tummy so I was born on the 16th instead. ;p Maybe the higher forces thought it was better for me to be born on that date. =)

I learned to say "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America..." and sing "O say can you see..." before saying, "Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas" and singing, "Bayang Magiliw..." and I sound more American than Filipino (when speaking in straight English), but in my heart, I'm a Filipina through and through...A Filipina that's soooo addicted to traveling and meeting everyone from everywhere. =)

This picture was taken during our Singles Encounter Weekend (the wacky shot) which was held where the famous Bamboo Organ can be found (St. Joseph's Parish, Las Pinas City---Metro Manila----Luzon).

The thing about Filipinos, most, if not all, are very warm and can be considered a REAL close friend from day 1. There are also snobbish people, but... =)

Trivia Time

Only in the Philippines you can find a convicted felon smiling for the cameras---hehehehhehe...I don't know why I added this, but I really, really find fit funny!

We just love having our pictures taken and I'm guilty as charged =)

( to see the rest of my Uncle Frank's gallery, please click this)

Boracay or Bora as we "natives" of the Republic of the Philippines love to call her, is simply the best. There are many, many beaches and if you love good food, there are many bars and restaurants to choose from. You can also go inter-island hopping. =)