This post will tackle a different kind of adventure. The one that many of us find boring but pretty much informative. But actually, I will not go into details or write historical facts or whatsoever you think connected to it. Instead, what you’ll read hopefully makes you appreciate, if not love, your country more.

Three days from now, Philippines will celebrate its Independence Day — the day when our country was declared truly independent and free from the leadership of other country. So, my boyfriend and I decided to celebrate it ahead of time. ? We went to the place where the Philippine Flag was first waved, held by President Emilio Aguinaldo, to the public. A symbolism of our country’s independence.

Yes, I was talking about Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, which also served as the mansion of the President during his time.

 

This was actually just the second time I’ve been inside the mansion. The first time was during a field trip back in elementary / gradeschool. I was kinda feeling guilty about it since I live in a town of Cavite and is just a ride away from it. I know that was quite an ignore but I think that’s just it. We often take for granted the best that we have. Be it human or things; we, most of the time take it for granted simply because we have it. And I am guilty of it.

I was once again reminded that I should be proud of my province when my boyfriend excitedly told me that we should visit Aguinaldo Shrine because he hasn’t been there and he was curious of the history it holds inside. And so we went.

I will not show everything we saw and captured inside the historical mansion because I don’t want to spoil your visit there just in case you have decided to.

Below are the glimpse of what will you find on the first floor:

 

 

 

The mansion’s second floor is where you can find the rooms and the antiques:

 

Another thing you might love about this place is that it’s perfect for a discreet  photoshoot. And we grabbed that opportunity, of course:

 

Only the first and the second floor are open for viewing. But they are already filled with historical facts and trivia that I’m sure you’ll be glad to know and hopefully would make you proud also if you’re a Filipino.

Before I end this blog, let me share one of the things I learned during our visit:

 

P.s. There’s no entrance fee but I highly recommend to drop any amount of money on their donation box.

P.p.s. Aguinaldo Shrine becomes tourist attraction especially during “Ber Months” due to its amazing dancing lights.