Thursday, June 18, 2015

Happy birthday Jose Rizal

A few years ago, we had the chance to visit the Calamba Rizal Shrine, the historical place where Jose Rizal grew up.  

Jose Rizal was born 19 June 1861.


The shrine features a reproduction of the grand house where Rizal grew up.
During his years in exile, Rizal longed for his home in Calamba.
A few crude cooking instruments. It has been narrated that Rizal learned his alphabet in the kitchen.
A glimpse of life more than 100 years ago.
In this modern age where water just flows out of the tap, we appreciate how comfortable life has become.