Boac Revisited

Our second trip to Marinduque allowed us to explore more of Boac. On our second trip, we took our time getting to know Boac. 🙂

Of course there is that mandatory trip to the Boac Cathedral; but aside from this, we also got to explore the compound where the Boac Cathedral is situated. You will see the Ina ng Biglang Awa Shrine and the Bishops’ Residence where the gigantic statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is located.

Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Bishops’ Residence

The gigantic statue is located at the top of a hill, at the back of the Boac Cathedral.

with my mom and aunt

The compound overlooks the lower town of Boac. 🙂

overlooking the town of Boac

Once you get down from the compound, there is this another altar of Ina ng Biglang Awa at the foot of the compound, facing the street where the Boac Hotel is located.

enclosed shrine

Buying pasalubong is much more fun in Marinduque. You can opt to have your picture taken at the carton figure of a Morion, with your head sticking out, but made more authentic since store owners allow you to wear a Moriones headgear. 🙂

Hubby at the Moriones figure and headgear

We also got to try a fine dining restaurant near the town plaza, the Case de Don Emilio. We loved the ambiance, a restaurant in an antique house setting, with wooden furniture and elegant chandeliers lighting the place. Food is superb, we ordered lemon fish, beef con carne, and pancit. 🙂

Inside Casa de Don Emilio

Marinduque dining

A trip to Marinduque is always worth it. That’s why with our second trip (due to another court hearing), I brought my mom and aunt with me as I have no doubts that they would enjoy the natural beauty of this province island. 🙂

As always, I heart Marinduque. 🙂

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