Walking in Bogo City 12-12-08
We took a tricycle to the post office which is located at Bogo City Hall. And then we walked back. The battery in my pedometer is dead and so far we can’t find that particular battery type, even in Cebu City. So, I don’t know how far we walked. Jessie said it was a long walk, but I don’t think it was any longer than most of our walks.
We came upon several Bogo City churches. I only took pictures from the outside though. I might get brave
enough to go in them next time. Jessie was a little concerned we might be intruding. They are not catholic we don’t know their customs and what is acceptable to them. She’s a bit shy and doesn’t want to ask. I’m a bit English and can’t ask. LOL
One of the churches really confused me. The sign on the outside seemed to be indicating it was an English speaking church but then the sign that displayed this was in Spanish. So I’m confused. 
At city hall, I noticed two ordinances posted on the bulletin board worth talking about. One was regarding the recent ruling by the supreme court removing the city status of Bogo municipality. It basically gave the mayor the authority to work with other affected cities and wide ranging power to restore the town’s status to a city. As far as I’m concerned, its still a city. Several cities lost their status when the Philippine National Legislature made an exception regarding an income average. The mayor of the affected cities were upset while the City of Cebu was very happy over it.
I also noticed the creation of a new agency to help improve the nutritional status of children in Bogo City. It is nice too see efforts being made in that area. I think it is in large part caused from eating too much rice and dried fish and not much else. Which of course, has much to do with poverty.
At the post office, I was a bit surprised that we didn’t go to a counter, we went into the post office directly where the workers are. I took a picture, but as I feared, the light coming in from the back of the scene ruined the shot.
I forgot to take a picture of Bogo City Hall itself. LOL Which I found a good reason to laugh at myself. We did find a scary bridge. There are no side rails on it. Its a small bridge, possibly built by the people that live in the area. It was behind city hall, a wooded area which always seems to call my name. The hills though made me doubt the wisdom of going down the trail.
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Hey Rusty, Glad to see that you’re out exploring again! These are great pics. I would think that in the future you and Jessie shouldn’t hesitate to venture in to a church. I would go during their off time and as long as you appeared genuine about your interest, they would be flattered and glad to tell you about their place. Usually a caretaker of the buildings could probably be found to talk to, maybe in English or if not, with Jessie’s help to translate.
Having a natural curiosity like yours will probably open up different wonders for you. Keep us posted!
Jessie is very shy. And she is waray waray which makes her more shy. Sometimes she has no idea what people here say to her. I’ll go in next time, if not locked up tight.
I went out yesterday but it started to rain so it was a short trip. I have not been feeling well the last few days. I’ll likely stay in today, I need to get out but just not up to it.
I don’t always take pictures when I’m out but I usually take my camera. Never know when something different will be discovered. I do enjoy going to different places.
Queen, can you tell me more about the Twin Hearts? Is that Jesus and Mary or Joseph? Where did this tradition come from. I assume it is related to the idea of hearts beating together. I have limited familiarity with the concept of walking with Christ so closely that one’s heart is in sync with his. Jesus’ heart though is usually shown in thorns.
Rusty I have no idea–I thought it might be Mary and Jesus but I’m not sure. I wondered what some of the signs read, I never knew that there were so many places of worship in one place! Usually each town has one church and one patron saint for each town. Individual barangays have their own patron saint also. I think Bogo has had and influx of international money to set up all these churches, because you won’t find them unless the town or city is on the large side, and even then it’s rare to find so many. I’ve always heard that Bogo is a town with some money, and also I guess quite a few foreigners. Do you have any idea about how many foreigners live there? Bogo City also has had the distinction in the past of being voted the “cleanest and greenest” in Cebu many times.I’m not sure if presently it still holds that title.
I understand that it’s natural that Jessie would be shy. You two are at a disadvantage, because this is a new place to Jessie as well, so a lot of the people are strangers to her and not always easy to approach. I guess you’ll have to explore together. Neighbors around these places can sometimes tell a little about what they know if asked. I think the bigger the place sometimes the less homey it can be, just like any city in general could be, don’t you think? What if you took a local friend with you sometimes to break the ice–maybe that would be helpful.
Hey, have you found out about the orchid farm yet? I’m really curious about where it is. That flower that you say is everywhere is called hibiscus or gumamela in the dialect.Those berry looking clusters in another photo are from a particular palm tree.
I’m sorry that you haven’t been feeling well lately. I hope that you get on an even keel with your meds and get back to enjoying your routines. Take care!
Meds can only do so much.
Yea, I know those are not really berries, I don’t know what too call them. Fruit, nut? I was surprised my monkey didn’t want to eat them. He ate everything else it seems. LOL I’ve never seen them turn red like that. I liked it!
No I don’t know any more about the orchid farm. I need to get in touch with the owner of the Virgin Beach Resort. I saw he had a tour that included it at one time. I don’t know if he still does the tours. I want to grow some orchids and some bonsai trees too.
Hmmm you found me on another site. I don’t think I responded to your comment. I’ll get back over there and do that. I had so many I had trouble finding them all.
Are you stalking me? Just kidding…..
It would be okay if you did though. LOL
All the bee’s, I’ll have to ask our yaya when she gets back.
Maybe she knows what that hint is all about.
Queenie, do you know the name of the first flower? The purplish, pinkish, reddish one? I’m thinking of printing it and framing it.
Wow!! Another amazing pictures from Rusty!:) palm tree is a brilliant shot for me;)
Nel, thanks. My favorite is the one I put in the article, of St. Ferrer Parish Church, but I really like the red “berries” or nuts or whatever they are. They always do this during Christmas time? Or at different times?
Hope I an get some pictures of the Christmas directions soon.