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I decided to have a tourism blitz – a day of seeing some of the major sights of Cebu City and Mactan Island. I had lived here in the Philippines for two months and had never gone to any of the “touristy” things. So I rented a taxi for most of the day for 1600 pesos (about $35 USD) and laid out the plan of attack.
First stop would be the Lapu-Lapu Shrine which is near where I live on Mactan Island. Next stop, we went to the Taoist Temple. Third stop was the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Fourth stop was another church, the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. And finally, we ended the day at the famous Fort San Pedro. I’ll add photos and more information about these other four destinations in future posts.
I went to the Lapu-Lapu Shrine, not knowing what to expect. It is actually a small but beautiful park with a few monuments inside. The grounds are covered with flowering trees and flowerbeds. It is next to a small inlet. In the parking lot, there are many small shops and restaurants, selling souvenirs or a bite to eat. I probably only spent 30 to 45 minutes in the park before moving on to the next destination.
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