#KILIGFEELS at Sitio La Presa
(The signage at Sitio La Presa as shown in Forevermore. These will greet you as you arrive at the place. Photo taken by Shelly Dalmacio.)
I am fond of watching romantic movies and series. Well admittedly, I am just a hopeless romantic, that's why. Sweet words, meaningful lines, happy endings. I am such a big fan.
And ABS-CBN's Forevermore is one of the newest source of my "kakiligan" these days. Call me "baduy" or "walang taste" or "OA na hopeless romantic" but I find myself smiling, hurting and crying because of Xander (Enrique Gil) and Agnes's (Liza Soberano) love story.
It's simplicity to tell a story and how the characters sincerely throw each lines make it a #hugot show being loved by many. Anyone would love to witness a happy ending from a hard, complicated start, right? And adding to this love story is the place where everyone has come to love - SITIO LA PRESA.
Sitio La Presa in Benguet is the shooting place of Forevermore. It is located on top of a mountain where a zigzag road is on the way there. That doesn't end there. People will have to walk in a non-cemented road going up and down to finally reach the place.
But the fulfillment of being there is the award you get. That feeling of being able to share "something" between you and the people of La Presa. It is like feeling the simplicity but contented lives they have. It is like you share a bond to be a part of their family.
(Me reaching Sitio La Presa. Finally! Photo taken by Shelly Dalmacio.)
(Shelly and I at the very seat where some of the "kilig moments" of Xander ang Agnes happened. Photo taken by Erick Mendoza).
But maybe, after all, it is not just about the place. It is not just Sitio La Presa or the strawberries or the love team of Xander and Agnes that bring "kilig" to the show. Maybe it is how everyone who watch the show, at one point or another, have seen theirselves on their situation. Feeling the pain and joy with family, friends and relationships because of love.
Happy love month, loves! #kelegs
