Foot and Fire

This Arc de Bougainvilla is charmingly framing the mountain range backdrop of Zaycoland Resort and Hotel located in the heart of Kabankalan City. Watching and observing nature from afar, we were refreshed after braving the noontime sun! A quick pose by the wall decor at the lobby of Zaycoland Resort and Hotel. Zaycoland is located at Don Emilio Village, Highway to Mabinay, Kabankalan City,  Negros Occidental. Landline: 034-4712880 / 746-7055 Mobile: 639228712640 and 63949262727 Another quick pose. *** And another pose by the proof that we were in Zaycoland indeed. *** colorful bouys... *** Resting and texting? ms. Vik enjoys the poolside view. *** The inviting pool. *** Wanna ride too? *** Of Sugarcanes and mountains... That's the allure of Negros... *** *** *** Zaycoland Resort & Hotel  Don Emilio Village, Highway to Mabinay,  Kabankalan City, Neg...

An old photo of the mansion-in-the-making. The ruins of the mansion of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson was built in loving memory of his deceased wife Maria Braga after her death in 1911. The mansion of Italianate architecture was designed to be a monument of their enduring love affair. In the eve of WW II in 1942, the mansion was torched by the guerilla fighters and was burning for 3 days, leaving behind reminders of a glorious past. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** The couple, Don Mariano Lacson and Maria Braga. ***

Just before calling it a day after the Palawan trip, the Negros bunch had a side trip at The Ruins. That lady beside me is no haggard-looking, no low bat and no frizzy hair... She is the coolest travel buddy ever. She swam and played under the sun but did not burn a bit, unlike girl in blue... hahhaha. Well, my folks were super happy for taking the side trip because they have never been there too. As for me, oh, the allure of The Ruins never fades, indeed. The aunt and the niece *** Triple power! *** Inside the remains of the mansion! *** The unbeatable cousins! *** Lift it! *** He did, okay! *** A poser already after days of posing! *** It's a small world for them. *** No lowbat for her. Overcharged, actually. *** Aba! Don Mariano and Dona Maria Braga! *** Pocahontas, including the sun-kissed complexion! Lovers in The Ruins... hmmm familia...