reaction paper
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The Legazpi City Chronicles (A Reaction/Narrative Paper on the February 27, 2012 Educational Tour)
By: Quennie N. Quiobe BSED 2A
Dhio Endeka Revisited
No other emotion cripples my soul during the trip to Dhio Endeka but pure
anticipation, as I saw the familiar road to the resort I felt the excitement in me growing
along with the beat of my heart. And as I stepped foot again on the place, I uttered the
words “it’s exactly the way I remember it-- just beautiful.” Anyway, the resort offers its
visitors the delight of water adventure and exploring, as it houses three large swimming
pools. The landscape of the resort adds to its unexpected twist. Hidden within is a large
replica of a ship, I, along with my picture-taking fanatic classmates had a blast doing
crazy poses which we reasoned for the purpose of documentation. But I also felt a sting
of nostalgia, there’s a playback of memories in me.
A Paradise named Kawakawa
I was a bit sceptical with my spelling of the place, but anyhow I played it over
and over in my mind and I’m sure there wasn’t any dash in between the name.
No words can describe what the feeling is like once you stepped foot at a
paradise like the Kawakawa hill. Walking across the tall trees that give shade as if
transporting you to into a dimension of pure bliss and serenity, it was what I
described-- a sanctuary of the soul. It’s amazing how such place existed into a land
almost unknown.
There I felt the closeness to God, the aura was divine, and as I passed
through the life-sized Stations of the Cross, it gave me a feeling of fulfilment and it
was as if my fatigue from the long-high hill hike was just washed away. It was an
enchanting experience, a mixture of peace and thrill collides. It really is an ideal
place for relaxation and meditation.
However, what gave me thrill was actually the angry gush of winds, it makes
me just want to held up my hands high and try to fly, which I immediately deleted
from my mind since I know I’ll just fall off the cliff.
This place was my favorite destination during the trip.
The Rainy Greeting at Cagsawa Ruins
I was a bit disappointed when we finally reached Cagsawa, although during the
long trip I kind of expected that we won’t see the magnificent view of the Mt. Mayon I
was praying for some miracle that the sun would suddenly rose, nevertheless I guess
going there was actually worth it, I got appreciate once again that Bicol was truly blessed
by an amazing landscape. But most of all what makes it even fun is the activity that I and
my class mates are always on the go, we got to do funny and tricky snapshots in front of
the belfry remains. As the story goes we started a fun photoshoot! No KJ allowed!
I also would like to mention that the souvenir shops and stalls at the entrance
gates were fun to look-into; it boosted the native products and handicrafts of the natives.
I also find the swimming pool in the park pretty interesting, too bad we didn’t
have much time to dip into the water.
Plants and flower lovers would also be delighted with the displays of exotic and
unique flowers and orchids on sale, but of course one has to be good at
“pakikipagtawaran” to get a good buy.
A Quest at Lignon Hill
Just when I thought we finally had enough of the whole walking up the hill thing,
I’ve just find out that it will be another round of walkathon. Although we didn’t get the
chance to actually explore the secrets of the hill because it was to be dangerous at that
time, still I was able to appreciate the view, it was exhilarating, you could actually see the
vast ocean from up there and also the other unexplored places of Albay. We took
countless pictures again up there and waited for the signal to go down and then moved on
to our next destination.
The Expedition at Wildlife
I was curious of what animals are in here so I eagerly joined my classmates to
explore the place; I was amazed to see the place was organized, although I noticed we
were the only visitors that day. I thought it was a great place for children; they would be
very thrilled of the animals there.
During the short-stop there, we hurriedly explored what was found in wildlife, I
discovered that they still lack exhibitions there though it was really spacious so adding
more facilities won’t make the place crowded. I wish they would add more animals when
I visit next time, and also contain the smell.
Preparing to Go Home Window Shopping at Pacific Mall Legazpi
There’s no other way to end our fun-filled trip but to go to a mall and what place
can be more fitting than the Pacific mall Legazpi, there I made sure I bought my
pasalubong to my siblings. I also got to window shop, how I wish I had more cash with
me, but it was a lot of fun anyway, especially with the entire picture taking on those stuff-
toys and on NBS where I bought my personal gift to myself which I would like to keep a
secret.
The tour was a great experience it was both recreational and educational, I look
forward to another one, but with a different itinerary of course!