One fine day in Antipolo City

Ever since I can remember, we have been going to Antipolo for several years now. It is usually a pilgrimage to visit it during the month of May to honor its patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. It is merely a 45 minutes or one hour drive away from our place. A pleasant drive where once you see more tricycles than private cars then you know you are far from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Antipolo is also the place to go, if you want your car blessed. I remember when we first bought my sister's car years ago, we made our way there to have her blessed. Yes, her car is a female. :D

This year, we went in April when my sister was in town. First stop, the Antipolo Cathedral to ask Our Lady to keep us safe during our voyages. Not only the road trips, but also to endure Metro Manila's horrendous traffic jams. Plus life itself, it is a voyage, right?

Secondly, the buying of usual pasalubong items like cashews, suman and other local delicacies which can only be found in Antipolo. There are several stalls right beside the Cathedral so no need to go too far away. 

Lastly, there are many restaurants (as well as malls now) in Antipolo which offer all types of cuisine so no fear of starving. Or even relieving oneself, a fact that now presents itself when you have senior citizens along for the journey. We had light snack before heading back home.

The place is an easy destination as it is not too far away. It has malls for shopping; several restaurants for dining any time of the day; churches for worshiping; some museums for exploring; stalls to bargain for souvenir hunting and pasalubong items. Kaya tayo na ... sa Antipolo.

P.S This is not a sponsored post.

Main altar of Antipolo Cathedral

ME having a cold shake after a long
warm day in Antipolo City