Educational Trip Essay Example

and palm trees. Old ruins, canons and guns also surround the big courtyard.

On the left side from the entrance, there are war machines that were used in the World War II before. After crossing the channel, there’s a smaller courtyard, considered as one of the beautiful gardens in Manila, where one can peak the magnificent view of the Pasig River and the Rizal Shrine Museum, in honor of our national hero, at the side. It made me think of the people that suffered before just for us to get our precious freedom today. The message of the Fort Santiago is very clear. It’s to appreciate the past for it is what leads us to the present and the future.

Yes, it’s an old place but many historical events happened there. From the past mistakes, we can now act and correct it if ever it will happen again. As we see the old ruins, we can easily remember what happened in that place. Walking around there makes us think again to live the life we want to avoid having regrets in the future just like what Rizal did. We must never forget that many people suffered to achieve the freedom we enjoyed today. Indeed, this place is a great escapade with a lesson from the busy life in Manila to the beautiful Fort Santiago.

Manila American Cemetery was our next stop. I got tired during our visit in Intramuros so when we reach the cemetery, I and my friends decided to stay in the bus. But actually, I enjoyed seeing those lots of cross falling in line. We only got short period of time to stay there because

of the time schedule given by the next stop, the National Congress. In National Congress, I learned that there are lots of processes in making a law. It was an exhausting trip but a worthwhile for I enjoyed this sight-seeing even though I’m already tired.