Friday, January 28, 2005

Times Square, New York


Times Square, New York
Originally uploaded by Princess Em.

Oh this was in times square in NY with my dear friend, Riza last Jan 03, 2005. Trip to NY was awesome!!!

My friend, Adjene was our personlized photographer.

New York, New York... I thought I was dreaming while the three (3) of us were walking to the main streets of New York. The first building I was looking for was the Empire State.. I usually see it to my favorite movies, An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle. I may be Deborah Kerr or Meg Ryan. At any rate, when I saw the building, I was then speechless.

We stayed in New York the whole day, yet it wasn't enought to see everything. We even had the chance to watch broadway show, Phantom of the Opera. Thanks to the younger brother of my friend, Iris who was so accomodating and was so nice to us. Through his connections, we watched it for free.

Been such an interesting trip and will never forget this. Thanks to my dear friends, Adjene, Riza and my new found friend, Francis.

Eiffel Tower, Paris


Eiffel Tower, Paris
Originally uploaded by Princess Em.
This is a dream come true seeing eiffel tower in paris...hence no lover that time...huhuhu

it was cloudy and experienced drizzle when this photo was shot by my friend, marvin.

wishing i was vivian...har har har

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Lourdes, France


Lourdes, France
Originally uploaded by Princess Em.
It was such a great experience to see Lourdes, France where the famous apparition of Blessed Mary to the 3 children. When I visited the grotto, everything was so peaceful and holy and only few people were there since it was winter. Such place was like a ghost town during my visit since most of the local were out for vacation. Hence, such experience is unforgettable..

I am Catholic by birth and Catholic by faith. I grew up with the belief that whenever you have the chance to see Europe, you should not miss visit Lourdes in France. With this statement from the elders, I wonder what would Lourdes looks like and why these people around me eagerly want to visit and witness the famous grotto where our Virgin Mary exposed herself several times to the three (3) innocent children.

When I had the chance, I should say it was worth it to finally experience and witness the holy place. It was winter when I visited it and very, very few people where there which like me were tourists. I also had the chance to hear mass, although it was in French which not a single word I understood. Nevertheless, such moment was so important to me and felt so fortunate.

During my stay there, I was freezing to death but I was so fortunate that I met filipino tourists who were so hospitable and offered their hotel rooms for me to rest for few hours before my departure going back to Cannes that same day.

With the above mentioned experience, I should say the the elders are right. Hence, I shall also relay such belief to my future children and my children's children.