Friday, May 17, 2019

TRAPPIST MONASTERY (JORDAN,GUIMARAS ISLAND PHILIPPINES): MY SECOND VISIT 2019



THE NEW TRAPPIST GIFT SHOP TRANSFERRED  FRONTING  MAIN ROAD

Are you looking for a retreat venue, or a peaceful place for self meditation well there is a beautiful and perfect nice place for you in Guimaras. I’m not kidding since I’d been visiting their place  twice already. There are a lots of improvements and new facilities at Trappist Monastery compound.They have already a coffee shop just  beside their gift shop store.
The Trappist Monastery grounds is a peaceful and sacred enclave in Guimaras run by the Monks of Cisterian Order of the strict observance. I was invited to observe their way of life for almost one week.
 
THE NEW TRAPPIST COFFEE SHOP FRONTING MAIN ROAD


 During my visit to them I was able to talk with four of the Monks. They’re all friendly and are full of wise thoughts and things to contemplate about while you’re spending your time in serenity. There are also guest houses available at reasonable prices for those who would want a retreat from the stresses of life.

The monks earn a living by selling souvenir items and processed foods such as jellies, jams, candies, piyaya and more, which are sold in a small shop within the monastery grounds. All the products are from ingredients grown in the Trappist grounds. The newest store was a coffee shop located just beside the souvenir store and they serve all local all time favorite coffee and the aroma is really good.


Location and how to get there

        The Trappist Monastery is located in Bgy. San Miguel, Jordan Town in Guimaras island . From Iloilo, Jordan, Guimaras . The last time I went there was last February 18, 2019. This place can be reached  via:
 Airplane – In my case I  booked  my ticket  from Cebu pacific air since it’s
        cheaper than other airlines. From Manila Terminal 3 airport  it takes 1
        hour to reach Iloilo International Airport. From the Airport there are  
        stand by shuttle van going to SM city proper, the fare is P50.00 each
        going back to airport from SM City fare is P70.00 each.
 boat -        From Manila and other  places in the Philippines you can booked 
                  your tickets via To Go Travel  and fare vary depending on your places
                 of origin.
 Bus-         There are buses from Manila and other  places of  origin in Philippines
                 going to Iloilo.  

First Option:
Once you reached Iloilo International Airport you can take taxi  going to Ortiz where a  pump boat is waiting for passengers going to Jordan, Guimaras Island. When you reach Ortiz wharf terminal just proceed to the booth and pay P15.00 and they will give you the ticket and name of the pump boat, just  write your name on the passengers logbook then proceed to your respective boat. Then from Jordan Port, one can arrange transportation to the Trappist Monastery with the help of the Provincial Tourism Office Outpost. It is approximately a 20-30 minute multicab / jeepney ride from the Jordan Port. For Tricycled fare is P150.00 and for jeepney P20.00 each. In my case I choose tricycle  for P150.00  it’s easy no need to wait for other passengers.

Second Option:
          From Iloilo International Airport you can  ride a shuttle van going to SM City proper  fare is P50.00 each. From SM city  just ride a jeepney  with a signboard SM City proper fare is P8.00 it will pass Ortiz  just tell the driver that you are going to ride the boat at Ortiz.
From SM City Iloilo  there are jeepneys and taxi where you can ride going to Ortiz wharf  for Guimaras

GETTING AROUND GUIMARAS

Once in Guimaras, you have the following options to get to any point from Jordan.
Jeepney – It leaves when it is full and may require a motorcycle transfer. Not really suggesting this due to inconvenience.
Tricycle – If you don’t have problems with this mode of transpo then you’ll be fine. Your butt is sure to hurt if you’re not used to sitting in non-cushioned seats though. Haha!
Chartered Car – There are private charter available as you arrive. This will be ideal if you’re in a group.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you want a more quite and a more private  experience, I highly recommend a Trappist Guest House because it is just along the road and easy access.  Starting  P1,000 per day  with foods you can enjoy your stay here. For more update please contact the guest house office of Trappist.
THE RECEIVING OFFICE AT  TRAPPIST GUEST HOUSE
 
THE NEW TRAPPIST GARDEN IDEAL FOR  RETREATS AND MEDITATION

 PLACES TO VISIT IN GUIMARAS


According to the tricycle driver  you can tour  all of the following places below for a fee of P1,500.00 for tricycle service. This is very good idea for those who have no private car.
*San Lorenzo Windmills
*Balaan Bukid Shrine
*Mango Plantation
*Trappist Monastery
*Guisi Lighthouse
*Guisi Beach
*Alubihod Beach
*Floating Cottage


THE NEW TRAPPIST GARDEN COMPOUND




Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Art in Island Travel: An interactive 3D Museum




It's really my dream to visit a museum even before but I have no ample time in traveling to historical places. One day I learned that  here in my place there is an interesting  3D Museum and I got interested  because they offer for free entrance on  the day  or after / before  your birthday. On the day of my birthday  I make it  not to forget to visit this place, so here are my photos and I considered it part I of my travel on this  beautiful museum since I was not able to finish to visit all the 3D paintings.


Don’t be bored by visiting  traditional art museumnow  you can visit by playing and interacting with 3D art paintings here at Art in Island  museum, you are allowed to touch the huge paintings and take pictures and videos as long as you want.  Yes, that’s right. In my case I visited this place alone a day after my birthday and  my entrance is free. I was so happy but  I was not able to finish all my picture takings because my phone got low batt. So anyway I should  plan for another part 2 visit on that place.

Art in island is located at 15 avenue  at the heart of Cubao near Araneta Center. There is an entrance gate at Cubao Expo. It is a 3D art museum and largest in Asia. Their ultimate goal is to make you happy and to be known works of art more accessible, appealing to a wider audience through the use of optical illusion and 3D paintings of famous works and scenes.

Art in Island Museum Video Presentation

Art in Island Museum video presentation on :Let There be Light" opening salvo.



How to get there?
Address: 175 15th Ave., Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila
  1. Take MRT going to Araneta-Cubao Station. Then walk straight across Gateway Mall and turn right going to Ali Mall. Near Alimall there is an entrance at Cubao expo.
  2. Those coming from Fairview Quezon City , take  Kalayaan Cubao route and  drop at  15th ave. front gate entrance or drop infront at Ali Mall  there is back entrance at Cubao Expo. Enter Cubao expo and go straight to the left side of the  entrance building of Art in Island .
  3. From Cubao, walk straight across Gateway  reaching  Cubao Expo entrance going right.
  4. If you are on budget take a jeepney. Fare is 8 pesos per person.
Entrance Fees:
  • 500 – Adults
  • 400 – Students
  • They also offer discounts for senior citizen citizens for 400
  • Free for the birthday celebrants  a day before or after your birthday.
Schedule:
  • Tuesdays to Sundays between 9:30am-9:30pm
  • Close on Mondays but open on holidays. Selling of tickets is until 8pm.
 
What to bring?
  1. Socks – black or any dark color, because shoes are not allowed inside.
  2. Camera – DSLR or phone camera
  3. Props – fans, jacket. bags  etc.
  4. Friends – bffs who also love taking pictures

 ENTRANCE GATES:
1. Main Entrance is located at 175 15th Ave., Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila.
2. Another entrance gate  is at Cubao Expo.  near Ali Mall  go straight to the entrance of Cubao Expo left side of Art in Island building is an entrance  that will lead you to the ticket admission office. In my case  I used the gate at Cubao Expo.
3. If you are coming from Fairview Quezon City, ride the jeep with Kalayaan sign board  because it will pass entrance  main gate of the Island Museum.
I used this Entrance Gate at Cubao Expo near Ali Mall Cubao

If you enter Cubao Expo gate you will  see this gorilla statue which  is  located outside beside the  Art of Island building
near entrance gate. Have fun to have a selfie before you enter the entrance of  the 3D museum
    PLAY AND INTERACT WITH THE 3D PAINTINGS 

This painting is located at the Ground floor
Play hide and seek  with the characters




  BE PART OF THE PAINTING
Experience  the amazing 3D painting

THE CHALLENGE OF BEING ALONE ON THIS MUSEUM
    For me I find difficulty to get the whole view of the paintings since I went alone on this place. I would advice  that  if you  visit here make sure you have companions to take  your photos.
have fun and  act  as in you are part of the painting

  INTERACT WITH WILD ANIMALS AND HAVE FUN




Get up closer to wild animals



Make wishes and be enchanted




 
Be friendly with Bear

And fly high with an eagle eyes

learned to be afraid , paintings comes alive 
be careful not to be eaten by big crocodiles

and have some fun with beautiful birds
up close to giraffe

and learned to be strong like an elephant
play with  behaving monkey


Don't be lost at the jungle

being friendly

be amazed by your surroundings

UNDERWATER SCENERIES
swim the deep down the ocean

Explore the stunning underwater world
Experience the  beauty  underneath the ocean

Have fun underneath the sea
And learn  surfing