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A holy place in Ireland

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:48:30 GMT

Last weekend, I joined my Irish friends to visit the western part of the Republic of Ireland. We stayed overnight in Ballymote and visited Ballina, Inniscrone, and the place called Knock. I dont have any idea about this small town in County Mayo. Even my Irish friends did not bother to tell me prior to the visit, until we reached the place - the Knock Shrine. As I stepped out from the car, my friends started to explain the significance of the place for the Irish Catholic community, or even for Christians around the world! Why? Because the apparation of our Virgin Mary, St Joseph and St John (the Evangelist) appeared in the gable of the church way back in August 1879. For details of the story, visit this link: Knock Shrine .

It is a timely visit in preparation for the Holy Week. We did not stay long in the Shrine, but I had the chance to pray and asked His blessings and forgiveness, had a communion in the small chapel, and took photographs of the entire place, including the popular ”golden rose” presented by the late Pope Paul II when he visited Ireland in 1979.

Indeed, a holy place for people who believe in His presence. Im quite privilege to be a guest - time to reflect His undying love to us. Surprisingly, holy water is everywhere and my first time to drink it! Details for the pilgrimage, visit the homepage of the Shrine at: Pigrims Guide. There are available camping and caravan facilities near the Shrine, including available transports (both land and air) to reach the town.

My quick summer city break

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:25:50 GMT

LONDON: 14-16 Sep 2007. Visiting the city for the fourth time is always bring excitement.

For the first time to experience of strolling the place during the evening which adds to the excitement. Three nights were not enough to explore the city but nevertheless, I was able to stay with friends and to meet some friends back from Australia who where touring Europe.

It was really a quicky adventure and with my limited time, I had to plan what places to visit. The places that made in my top list were: Big Ben, The Parliament, The Abbey, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Madame Lussauds Wax Museum, St Thomas Hospital, and London Bridge.

Photo Album: Dublin, Repubic of Ireland

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:53:34 GMT

Dublin, Repubic of Ireland

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Photo Album: Florence, Italy

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:06:25 GMT

Florence, Italy

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Photo Album: Vatican Museum, (Rome, Italy)

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:02:18 GMT

Vatican Museum, (Rome, Italy)

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Photo Album: Knock Shrine, Republic of Ireland

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:22:39 GMT

Knock Shrine, Republic of Ireland

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Photo Album: Koh Chang Marine National Park (Thailand)

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:19:47 GMT

Koh Chang Marine National Park (Thailand)

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Photo Album: London Eye (London, UK)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:18:23 GMT

London Eye (London, UK)

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Photo Album: Big Ben (London, UK)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:05:24 GMT

Big Ben (London, UK)

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Photo Album: Tower Bridge (London, UK)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:40:36 GMT

Tower Bridge (London, UK)

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Photo Album: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (London, UK)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:56:07 GMT

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (London, UK)

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Photo Album: Pleasure Beach (Blackpool, UK)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:42:50 GMT

Pleasure Beach (Blackpool, UK)

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Photo Album: Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:20:36 GMT

Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland)

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Photo Album: Belfast Zoo (Northern Ireland)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:16:12 GMT

Belfast Zoo (Northern Ireland)

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Custom List: Worldwide Travel Guides from TRIVAGO

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:59:21 GMT

Worldwide Travel Guides from TRIVAGO

Custom List: Natural Wonders of the World

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:00:41 GMT

Natural Wonders of the World

Niagara Falls (Ontario, Canada)
The Horseshoe Falls always fascinates everyone. Truly indeed a nature wonder and a showcase of the power of water!
Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland)
A fascinating scenery of stones along the coast. The only one UNESCO heritage site in Northern Ireland.

Custom List: Mega and Unique Structure Attractions

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:45:21 GMT

Mega and Unique Structure Attractions

Tower Bridge (London, UK)
A spectacular bridge that dominates the Thames River.
Big Ben (London, UK)
Everyone is looking up to this towering icon at the heart of London, besides the Parliament. It makes everyone in a hurry!
London Eye (London, UK)
Another interesting structure that dominates the skyline of London. Evening is the best time to visit this place.
Petronas Tower (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
This is one of the tallest buildings in the world, not to be missed while visiting Malaysia or Singapore.
CN Tower (Toronto, Canada)
Being considered as one of the Canadian Wonders of the World.

Blog list: My Personal Webs

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:31:58 GMT

My Personal Webs

Ang Aking Simpleng Buhay
(My Simple Life)
My Travel Photography
This is one of my comprehensive journals of my travels.
My World is getting smaller everyday
A way of living

Custom List: Best Places for Family Outing

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:11:14 GMT

Best Places for Family Outing

Belfast Zoo (Northern Ireland)
A zoo located at the top of the hill, overlooking the Belfast Lough and neighbouring towns in Co Antrim.
The Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland)
This is the only UNESCO heritage site in Northern Ireland.
Pleasure Beach (Blackpool, UK)
An amusement park for young and old with so much things to offer.
Madama Tussauds Wax Museum (London, UK)
A place where you could have a face-to-face encounter of the celebrities and well-known people.
Universal Studios (Hollywood USA)
One of the popular family attractions in the US. Exciting rides and tours make the visit memorable for everyone.

Custom List: Photo Galleries List

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:22:59 GMT

Photo Galleries List

TRIVAGO @ Flickr
A collection of images from members of Trivago who have also active with Flickr.
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
A collection of images taken in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Highlights include the Guiness Storehouse, Temple Bar and the city centre attractions.