Cebu City's Recovery

It was my first time to visit Cebu. As I've mentioned I just want to taste their lechon. My initial plan was to visit Cebu over the weekend, but since I have no company and some of my office friends would like to join me with my travels, I asked one of my close friends at the office, Biancamille if she would like to join me to Cebu. And because it was her first time to travel outside Luzon, she asked me if we could fly to Cebu on Friday morning and since Cebu would be my last stop this Summer, I said Yes. 

It was 6 months after the Earthquake when we visited Cebu and Bohol. Aside from eating lechon, it would be nice to know that we would give contribution to the city's tourism. 

We decided to stay in Cebu for one day then travel to Bohol the next day. 

I like Cebu - very relaxing and it is a City close to nature. 

How's Cebu after the Earthquake?

Friday when we arrived, we decided to visit the historical places and at the same time booked a ferry ticket to Bohol. Most of the historical sites were under renovation.

Basilica del Santo Nino

The oldest church in the Philippines. Since it was Friday a lot of people were there. Mass was held at the Pilgrim Center of the Basilica. We went inside the church and found out that it was still on construction but there were many people praying inside. There was a long queue for devotees who would like to see Santo Nino. 

Not just in the Basilica, I also learned that people of Cebu were very religious to Santo Nino. I saw images of Santo Nino as we passed by the store or along the street. I know that this City will recover soon. 

Magellan's Cross

Another reason why I really wanted to go to Cebu was to see Magellan's Cross. Magellan's cross is just outside the Basilica in front of the public office. It was one of the famous landmarks of Cebu because it is where religion and history meet. The cross was housed by Ferdinand Magellan during the Spanish Era.

Still under construction but we were so lucky that it was now open to the public.

After Magellan's Cross we walked going to the Pier and we saw this Fort - like the one in Intramuros, Manila. 

Fort San Pedro 

It is also called Fuerza del San Pedro. Served as the military defense structure during the Spanish Era. Among those that we visited, this was the least affected of the earthquake. 

As compared to Fort Santiago in Intramuros, it was the smaller version of it. 

                                                                                                   

We stopped and drank Coke at a Kiosk Outside before heading to the Pier. It was a very long walk but we were not yet done.