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This country club is named as such because the owner is a huge Elvis Presley fan. I don't know much about Elvis Presley but when I stayed there for a night, I learned that the home of the late Elvis in Memphis, Tennessee is named Graceland.

While walking to our home for one night.
We stayed at Villa # 3.

We had a sink, refrigerator, two bathrooms, two bedrooms.

Our sala and TV for the night.

Three people shared this room which was a little bit smaller than what we thought. Pang dalawa lang ata talaga 'to.

At ang aircon namin na naglalaba. Ang ingay lang!

The view outside our villa.
The pool is in that area.

Ganda. huhu.
I already posted this picture in my instagram account.
Ganda rin ng kuha ng cellphone ko. hahaha.

Our bathroom.

They have three pools I think.
Dito lang kami nag night swimming 4 feet to 6 feet ang lalim. Oks naman at may lifeguards.

I told myself that I'm waking up at 5:30 am to catch the sunrise and to walk around before heading to the breakfast hall but... k fine. Woke up at past 7:00 just in time for bath, to get ready and have breakfast because we have to leave at 8:30 AM.

I noticed that unlike other resorts, they didn't have phones in each room. Nasanay lang ng may taga wake up call. ahahha

They also have this area they call beach volleyball. Wala naman beach pero dahil sand 'yan. Kaya siguro.

My LongSiLog breakfast at Memphis Garden.

Yes, Madam?

They have a lagoon where you can rent a boat for P 100.00/person.

Di talaga kumpleto ang Quezon Tour pag hindi ka pa nakakakita ng Coconut Tree. Go nuts with coconuts ang peg.

We didn't rent a boat and instead used the rest of our free time to roam around the area. They have basketball courts, children's playground, biking and jogging lanes, horseback riding, tennis court and campsite.

I don't have a picture but sa bandang likod ko dito is where the campsite is located. You may set-up tents and merong wall climbing, ziplining etc. area banda dun. Adventure camp ganyan.

Beside me is a tarpaulin of TOUR DE TAYABAS which will be on May something to June 1. Kung ano 'yun? Baka magba-bike. ahahhaha. Nakalimutan ko na.

Behind me is the area of deers. Meron silang mga deer, my dear.

Ganda. Huhubells. Ganda ko. Joke. :))

All in all, I think Graceland Estates and Country Club is a great place for vacations. We just didn't have much time to explore more and make use of all the resort's amenities aside from the pool and do some picture taking.

I'm not so sure if you can reserve an overnight stay or lunch here as a guest or without knowing someone who's a member. Correct me if I'm wrong, I heard that this country club is for members only or for those who know a member since they can reserve under his/her name. IDK really.

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Kamay ni Hesus Shrine/Grotto is a well-known pilgrimage site especially during the Lenten Season so I consider this trip there an early sacrifice for 2014's Holy Week.

We were there last April 2012 link: here. Click on the link should you like to have an idea on the massive number of pilgrims that visit the site during Holy Week. :)

Here's the map of Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church with Father Faller.

Inside the church, you'll find these signs that are very helpful especially for first timers. DUH

There it is.
The challenge mountain.
Would you dare climb this hill to get to the 50 ft. statue of Ascending Christ? I did and managed to successfully climb it for the third time. hihi.

A new development.
This now covered court was still an open space last 2012.

Since a lot of believers go to this place to attend the healing mass, the church space is usually not enough for everyone so this covered space is of great help.

Let Go and Let God

Picture before entering the Garden of Eden.

HINDI KO KAMUKHA SI MAMA MARY. HUHUHU. PAANO NA SIR MARCO?!

Climbing essentials (pick yours): water! umbrella! sarong! shades! comfortable footwear and clothes! camera!

faith! courage! determination!

It's not easy. I tell you. It's not.

Okay. Two years ago, it was. I'm really unhealthy now. huhubells.

We should really exercise, guys. Kailangan ko na talaga. Magpu-Pulag pa 'ko someday hello! Tas ito lang, hirap na hirap na ko. Anyaaare. -_-

Of course, this place isn't only for picture taking and just so you can show everyone you made it.

The main purpose of this hill/grotto is to pray and reflect. Stations of the cross kasi 'yan paakyat until Resurrection.

Ready. Set. Go

Keribells na Keribells ang 310 steps. Bakaaaa. Hahaha.

Hinga hinga hinga hingal na hingal

YEHES!

Pwede ba ma-zoom?

F.Y.I If you're from Quezon City or somewhere near Q.C., Father Faller holds healing mass regularly (every 3rd Tuesday morning) at Buklod ng Pag-ibig Healing Center in Balete Drive Extension, New Manila.
Link: here.

Commuting Directions to Kamay Ni Hesus Healing Shrine:

You have two route options in going there.

One is passing through the towns of Sta. Cruz, Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisiana Laguna then the next town is already Lucban, Quezon. This route has a shorter travel time but you're going to pass on a zig zag road of Sierra Madre mountain range.

Here's the view:

Second is going to Lucena, back ro Tayabas then Lucban.

Dahil commuting directions 'to nga, ride a provincial bus bound to Lucena Grand Central Terminal and from there, you can ride a jeepney that would take you to Lucban.

Na-try ko na 'to before, we were staying at a house in Tayabas so sakay ng jeep pa Lucban, sabihin na bababa ka sa Kamay Ni Hesus/Grotto. Alam na ni driver 'yun. Dumadaan talaga 'yung jeep sa harap nitong simbahan.

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These sites are where some of the most famous Quezon delicacies/pasalubong are produced.

Taking pictures isn't allowed inside the production area so this is just to show you how their products look like.

They have broas, apas etc. sold at 3 for P 100.00

Address: 125, Don V. Cadelina Street, Lucban, 4328, Quezon

Is it langgonisa? All along I thought that this is called longganisa. Whatevs.

Address: 42 Avenida St. Lucban, Quezon

Their store is near Lucban Church

Production area.

P 70.00/dozen for regular size
P 140.00/dozen for jumbo size

These longganisas are not the type of longganisa we have here in NCR. Lucban longganisa is a combination of garlicky and sour taste that is perfect to be dipped in vinegar with garlic. huhuhu. Sorop

From G.B Daza, we walked to Lucban Church, to this cemetery below and eventually to Racelis.

Creepy but not so creepy cemetery

Mt. Banahaw and Mt. Cristobal are the two peaks you'll see around Quezon Province.
The yin and yang of Quezon.

It was said that these mountains possess good and bad energies. Mt. Banahaw, an extinct volcano, is said to have healing and mystical powers that's why it's also called holy mountain. Mt. Cristobal, on the other hand, is said to be a devil's mountain.

"Ang ganda! (ng mga bundok)"
"Thank you!"

Akala ko kung sinong engkantada 'yung sumagot ng thank you eh. hahaha. 'Yung Ate pala sa bahay na dinaanan namin pag lingon ko.

After mixing flour, water, salt and lye. The dough is then shaped like your regular noodles, air dried then baked.

Kainin ko kayo lahat eh.

The walk from Lucban church to Racelis is a little bit long which could get more tiring especially on a hot day.

You could ride a tricycle for P 8.00 per person should you still like to see the production area. If not, you can just buy your pancit miki at G.B Daza at P 45.00 each for a big pack.

In Racelis, a big pack is sold for P 40.00 and a small pack for P 20.00.

Other famous native delicacies are:

Yema Cake, Cassava Cake, Pilipit, Lambanog and Nilupak. These can all be found in Calle Budin in Zone 2, Bgy. San Diego in Tayabas, Quezon link: here.

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