Mindanao Fun 101 July. 2015 | Page 24

LEARN how life in exile made a man out of a hero. 11 FEEL the zeal of Catholicism, weathering the storms of centuries. RIZAL SHRINE Talisay, Dapitan City What to expect A 16-hectare estate conceived at turn of the 20th century. A showcase of practical genius by the country’s national hero. 13 What to do Stroll through 4 years of Dr. Jose Rizal’s life. See enduring examples of his architectural, engineering, and carpentry pursuits. Visit the rock named Mi Retiro, where the hero spent a lot of special moments with his sweetheart, Josephine Bracken. What to wear Avoid wearing skimpy clothes. When to go Year-round destination but avoid going during the typhoon season. When to go