Fr. Lawrence Llona
March 19, 2020
Philippines
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Embark on a dream vacation. Feast your eyes and feed your soul. Join a 4-day Pilgrimage to Batanes with Fr. Lawrence Llona leaving on March 19, 2020. Pray, meditate and reflect and have a wonderful time of reconnecting with God in one of the country’s most beautiful destinations.
Your pilgrimage begins with a visit to the beautiful Mount Carmel Chapel. Uniquely modelled after traditional Ivatan houses, Mount Carmel Chapel or Tukon Chapel offers a picturesque seascape of the West Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean. Proceed to the nearby Fundacion Pacita for lunch. Once the home studio of the internationally acclaimed artist Pacita Abad, Fundacion Pacita pays homage to the creative roots of the Ivatan people.
Next stop is a visit to Basco Cathedral, also known as Sto. Domingo de Basco. This first and oldest church in Batanes is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of Batanes. Experience the serenity of nature at the Naidi Hills where you will see uninterrupted spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Batan Island atop the Basco Lighthouse.
Visit the heritage towns of Savidug and Chavayan in Sabtang Island. Chavayan is a small village known for its well-preserved stone houses and for being the home of the Sabtang Weavers Association. Celebrate Mass at the San Vicente Ferrer Church, also called Sabtang Church.
Marvel at picturesque views at the Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint. This beautiful scenic spot has rolling hills and a small trail leading to a dramatic seascape. Not to be missed is a visit to Morong Beach, well known for the Mahayaw Arch that has become an icon of Sabtang and Batanes as a whole.
Head for Ivana. Stop by at the Honesty Coffee Shop, one of the most famous man-made attractions in Batanes. Uniquely known for its business concept, the store is unmanned and solely relies on the honesty of the customers for payment of goods. Drive south to the San Jose de Obrero Church, one of the best preserved churches in the region. Visit the iconic House of Dakay, one of the oldest houses in Batanes.
Enjoy a scenic stop at the Chawa View Deck to gaze at wonderful, picturesque views of the cliffs and South China Sea. Catch a glimpse of the Ivatan way of life on your visit to the tiny Diura fishing village. Here, fishermen perform the Kapayvanuvanua ritual to signify the start of the fishing season. Visit the enchanting town of Mahatao to see the historic San Carlos Borromeo Church. Built by the Dominicans in 1789, San Carlos Borromeo Church is recognized as one of the cultural icons of the Philippines.
Next stop is Uyugan, the town with the most number of intact stone houses in Batan Island. Visit the San Antonino de Florencia Parish Church. Drive by the Ruins of Songsong then proceed for lunch at LORAN Station (Long Range Naval Station), once called the “Little America,” where you will enjoy a history of Batanes during the American era at its National Museum.
Celebrate Mass at the picturesque Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Itbud. Proceed to Imnajbu, the birthplace of Christianity in Batanes. Here, the first mass and baptism in the island was celebrated by the Dominicans who first landed in Imnajbu in 1682. Enjoy some photo shoots at the awe inspiring Alapad Hills and Rock Formations where the site offers spectacular vistas of the Pacific Ocean.
Cap off your pilgrimage at the iconic Racuh Apayaman, more commonly known as “Marlboro Country.” Marvel at the magnificent paranomic view of the ocean, windswept cliffs rising above the sea and lush green pastureland with a handful of cows leisurely grazing. Enjoy the moment where the ambience is simply sublime.
Join a 4-day Pilgrimage to Batanes with Fr. Lawrence Llona leaving on March 19, 2020 and savor your inner serenity amidst the scenic Batanes landscape, a glimpse of heaven on earth.
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2) Deadline for full payment should be at least one (1) month before the departure date.
3) Cancellation Charges:
> 50 % of the tour cost will be charged if cancellation is made one (1) month before departure.
> Full tour cost shall be forfeited if cancellation is done fifteen (15) days prior to departure date.
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