Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

One of my recent make-up gigs brought me to Bagac, Bataan, at a "heritage resort" called Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. It was unlike any other resort I've been to so far since the highlight of this massive, (talk about 400 hectares of land), and I mean massive space are the reconstructed Philippine architectural masterpieces from the 18th to the 20th century. Each of this architectural structures (from mansions to buildings) were brought from all over the country and rebuilt, plank by plank within the estate. In essence it looked like a large and well maintained Calle Crisologo of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, with cobblestones and all.

As it was actually raining throughout most of our trip, and since I was not there for leisure, I only managed to take a few shots of the place.

If you want to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and be transported back into time, then Las Casas Filipinas Acuzar will be a perfect place for you. They also have accommodations for as low as Php 3,800++ per room good for 2 adults + 2 kids. It might be worth the 3-hour trip especially if you dig the vintage feel.

For more information about Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, visit their website.

LOMO ILOCO 2011

A couple of weeks ago, our family took a trip up North to visit relatives. There were about 20 of us so we decided to rent a mini-bus/ coaster. hubby and I were so excited since it'll be Joaquin's first time to travel quite far and to hit the beach. Water-lovers that we are, we're so glad that Joaquin enjoyed his dip at the hotel pool as well as at my Tito's private beach.On our way back, we also went up to Baguio to eat Bulalo and buy some stuff from Good Shepherd.

Anyway, I was really worried about the photos for this trip given that my trusty DSLR's lens is stuck, I'm not sure if my expired films and Lomo cams wold not fail me after being unused for more than a year. Despite several booboos (leaving the lens cap on and putting the wrong ISO settings), I still managed to get some decent photos using the Diana F+, Diana Mini, Fisheye 2 + Fisheye Sub and LC-A. Enjoy the pics!!!