The Virgin, Chuchi and Me
This was the day Chuchi my friend, and I went to Antipolo City to visit the image of the Virgen of Antipolo. It has been a long, long time that I wanted to see HER. Ayat, another friend of mine used to coax/cajole me to make the trip. I don't really understand why I was not able to find the time to go. Perhaps, I am not feeling very well these days. Meaning I do not feel too good about myself. Angsty. You see, when I am really down all I do is chant the name of Jesus and the Virgen Mary. I pray the Lord's Prayer and the Hail Mary. It never really fails me. I feel better after the ritual. Today, I decided to go and so here we are on our way there. The trip wasn't long or uncomfortable at all. Sure, it was 2:00 in the afternoon. The ultra violet rays were piercing through the skin. We were getting sun baked. From where we stood, a lot of passenger jeepneys were plying to the SIMBAHAN. The trip was exhilarating actually. Lots of trees and nature ambiance along the way. Except