After visiting the Sumlang Lake, we then headed to
Daraga Church or also known as the Our Lady of the gate or the church of
Nuestra Señora de la Porteria.
“Super Ganda!” this is the only words uttered in my
lips. I was instantly impressed upon seeing the church for the very first time.
According to our tour guide, this church
was built by Franciscan missionaries after the eruption of Mayon that destroyed
the majority of the town of Cagsawa church. We took a lot of photo as this
place has the picturesque of Mt. Mayon as their background theme. Sad to say,
niyakap na naman ng ulap si Mayon.
Every time we visit places like church, we make sure to
say our prayer and wishes as this is our traditional routine ever since I was a
kid. So I teach my kids to join us in our prayers. Good thing, mababait sila
and mabilis makaintindi. I love the simplicity of the church’s interior, the
ceilings and walls are just plain white yet it maintains the solemnity of the
place.
Towards the left side of the church, you can see some life
size statues of saints or the saint’s hall. You can also see the history of the
church and the reconstruction details.
Look at the belfry tower, it was remained untouched. We
were not able to explore the place as we were like scorching under the heat and
my kids are already irritated. But before stepping back outside, we prayed and thanked
our Lord for all the blessings that we received and for giving us the chance to
visit and explore the city of Albay.
Next destination: Legazpi Boulevard
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