The Magic of Caleruega

As per UST tradition, last March 15 -17, 2013, my block (4CA5) went on our first - and last - retreat as a block section in Caleruega, Batangas. (Which, I will blog about later.)

The place was beautiful. Green grass, trees, blue skies, colorful flowers. It was like a painting had come to life for three days - just for us. (and of course, the other people visiting Caleruega.) 

Of course, it wasn't only the great outdoors that were breathtaking in Caleruega. It was also the man-made wonders that complemented the already beautiful surroundings. 

Although, I couldn't say the same for the girls bathroom that we had to share with 60 other girls - but, that is beside the point. 

All in all, thank you UST for giving us Caleruega - even for just a while. The place is serene, and not in the creepy "Oh my God, its way to quiet in here, I'm about to go crazy" kind of serene, but rather the kind of serene that is conducive to making life choices. 

The place rings with the pleasant chirp of the birds around the place, children laughing as they ran around the grass, and the familiar sound of my blockmates talking - reminding me that no matter how hard the decision I had to make was, I would never be alone. 

 

Also, I deem it mention-worthy that Caleruega is not only a wonderful place to reflect, but also to get married :> With its stunning chapels, and lush greenery with colorful flowers, its no surprise that it is a favorite among couples to be married. 

Apparently, its so popular that one has to wait for TWO years before you can get a vacancy! Some would find the wait as troublesome. Like, if you're young and in love, then I'm sure you'd want to marry right away. But, I think the two year waiting period would be a good thing for couples, because it would assure you that even in two years and more, the person who is standing next to you now, will still be the person who you will want to be standing next to you in the future. 

Anyway, I'd just like to mention that we we're lucky enough to spy a bride on her way to the altar one morning before our scheduled breakfast. :"> I don't know who she is, or her story, but I wish her all the best, and I hope her marriage would be as magical as the place where she was wed.