One Day Trip in Ilo-ilo

While my nine (9) year old son is on his MTG training in Ilo-ilo, I was able to explore some good spots and historic places in the place alone. People in Ilo-ilo are so warm, the way I observed them, they are silent type, not loud and yet a very friendly, sweet people.

I've got the chance to roam around the city, crossing streets and riding their jeepneys going through and back in my hotel.

For this post, I am sorry but I could not give exact details on the streets of the many places I will mention here. 

I love walking, so the very first thing i did was I walked as far as I could go in many streets, crossing the streets, talking to many people, asking places and I was felt secure. 

I checked-in in Ong Bun Pension House, it is a budget friendly hotel of which I just paid P330.00 per overnight stay for 5 days.

These are some of my captured photos while walking around the streets in Ilo-ilo.

Since my son is on an in-house training, I could go anywhere in Ilo-ilo for a solo trip!

First on my list is the La Paz Market, I have visited the well known Madge Cafe for my breakfast. Sorry but I forgot to take a pic of their menu. I paid P100.00 for my breakfast including a cup coffee and an extra rice.

The place is cozy even though it's located inside the public market. The food also is okay.

The service is awesome!

 Before leaving the place, of course.

My next destination is the San Joaquin Cemetery. From La Paz market, a jeepney ride going to Supermart, I paid seven pesos for the fare. Then, a jeepney route going to San Joaquin Cemetery. May be for about 1 hour and 45 minutes I was able to reach San Joaquin Church.

 After the long ride, this is the outside view of the San Joaquin Cemetery. I was very hesitant to go inside because no one is around the cemetery!

With a little prayer for my angel, I face my fear, I roam a little around the cemetery alone. Took this picture smiling. Creepy!

The gate when you are inside the cemetery. Its really not a good feeling when you're inside in the cemetery alone!

Few steps from the cemetery, I found this store selling halo-halo for P15.00 only, so I grabbed one and enjoyed the moment. 

The fifteen peso halo-halo! The taste, not bad.

Next stop is the San Joaquin Church, it is a tricycle ride from the cemetery. Fare is eight pesos.

The view outside the San Joaquin Church.

The Altar, a traditional arrangement with the human sized crucifix in front.

The San Joaquin church in my background.