The Beauty of Ifugao Rice Terraces

'Twas a long week end when a good friend (thanks Michael O.for the treat) and I packed our bags headed up north of Philippines pride the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
The trip was rainy and foggy yet, it didn't hinder our plan to see this World's wonder.
Arriving at Banaue got my goose pimples up, it's really amazing and irreplaceable. 
I just found out that Batad is a different & far from Banaue that you really have to condition your legs for a long trekking. And it is the World Heritage Site by UNESCO while Banaue is the 8th Wonder's of the World. 
After all, I just noticed that I could no longer produces a lot of adrenaline in me for a long, far, steeply places as my knee caps started to ache. 
Biblically speaking,when tribulation comes I'd be among of those unable to run and walk on slopes and hardest places to trek, but then for sure God will send His angels for that matter.
After all, Banaue and Batad terraces are in danger, young people of today finding no pleasures of saving it just as their ancestors were expecting them to be.
 My trip to Banaue is incomparable.

The mushrooming of houses in Banaue, that doesn't beautify the place.

     UNESCO World Heritage, Batad Rice Terraces.
                                            

     This place truly wowed me.

Tappiya falls,down beneath the steeply hills of Batad.

An Angel to Watch Over Me - An Ode for Mothers

A song that melted my heart every time I play this song on purpose. I certainly do believe that mother's serves as angel, created by God designed to watch after her kids. This song would always bring a river of tears reminding me of my mother's unconditional love and care for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Sm8rjUyPs

She watched by my cradle 

    through long, sleepless nights

She taught me to pray as she knelt by my side

She guarded my childhood, 

     and all through the years

She echoed my laughter, she counted my tears

In the arms of my mother, I came to believe 

She taught me the meaning of courage and faith

She taught me to live with the Lord as my strength

She taught me to follow the pathway he marked

She guided my steps when the journey grew dark

And I know there were dangers that I could not see  

but God sent and angel to watch after me. 

She taught me to serve with a spirit that sings

She taught me to seek after heavenly things

And because of her love and her kindness and care

Because of the place that I hold in her prayers

And because of her goodness, I still believe

That God sent an angel to watch over me