Ave Maria Shrine Cross (Balaan Bukid)

The Ave Maria Shrine Cross


Tatay at Anak


Aileen

Fortunately, I wore my Tribu sandals. The trek (an uphill trek) to the Ave Maria Shrine Cross with sharp coral-like rocks shaping the way took about 30 minutes. It felt much longer, but based on the photo information, that was it. Another 30 minutes at the top, and another 30 minutes going down (all time are estimates and approximates only).

Despite the “struggle” to go up (we were definitely unprepared, all thinking that it would be very easy), the view and feel at the top was breathtaking that I was among the last from the group to go down the Cross. So refreshing, with a view of Iloilo City!

But, uhm, I saw this last photo at the top where the cross stands!