Cara Budidaya Ikan Manfish

 

Manfish atau yg dikenal pula dng istilah 'Angel fish' berasal dari perairan Amazon, Amerika Selatan. Manfish (Pterophyllum scalare) tergolong ke dalam famili Cichlidae, Beberapa jenis ikan Manfish yg dikenal dan telah berkembang di Indonesia antara lain ialah: Diamond (Berlian), Imperial, Marble dan Black-White. Diamond (Berlian) berwarna perak mengkilat sampai hijau keabuan.

Pada bagian kepala atas terdapat warna kuning hingga coklat kehitaman yg menyusur sampai bagian punggung.  Manfish Imperial mempunyai warna dasar perak, tetapi tubuhnya dihiasi empat buah garis vertikal berwarna hitam/coklat kehitaman.  Manfish Marble mempunyai warna campuran hitam dan putih yg membentuk garis vertikal.  Sedangkan manfish Black-White mempunyai warna hitam menghiasi separuh tubuhnya bagian belakang, dan warna putih menghiasi separuh bagian depan termasuk bagian kepala.

Ciri-ciri Morfologis dan Kebiasaan Ikan Manfish

-          Mempunyai warna dan jenis yg bervariasi

-          Bentuk tubuh pipih, dng tubuh seperti anak panah

-          Sirip perut dan sirip punggungnya membentang lebar ke arah ekor, sehingga tampak  sebagai busur yg berwarna gelap transparan

-          Pada bagian dadanya terdapat dua buah sirip yg panjangnya menjuntai sampai ke bagian ekor.

-          Menjaga dan melindungi keturunannya.

-          Bersifat omnivorus

-          Tergolong mudah menerima berbagai jenis makanan dalam berbagai bentuk dan sumber

Pengelolaan Induk Ikan Manfish

Ikan manfish bisa dijadikan induk setelah umurnya mencapai 7 bulan dng ukuran panjang ± 7,5 cm. Untuk mencapai hasil yg optimal, induk harus dikelola dng baik antara lain dng pemberian pakan yg baik seperti jentik nyamuk, cacing Tubifex, atau Chironomous.  Selain itu karena induk ikan manfish sangat peka terhadap serangan penyakit, untuk itu perlu diberikan perlakukan obat secara periodik  Obat yg biasa digunakan antara lain Oxytetracycline dan garam.

Sebelum dipijahkan, induk manfish dipelihara secara massal ( jantan dan betina ) terlebih dahulu dalam 1 akuarium besar (ukuran 100x60x60 cm3).  Setelah matang telur, induk manfish akan berpasangan dan memisahkan dari ikan lainnya.  Induk yg berpasangan tersebut sudah bisa diambil dan dipijahkan pada tempat pemijahan. Selain itu bisa dilakukan, yaitu dng memasangkan induk manfish secara langsung setelah mengetahui induk jantan dan betina.

Ciri Indukan Ikan Manfish

Induk jantan dicirikan dng ukuran tubuh yg lebih besar dibandingkan dng induk betina. Kepala induk jantan terlihat agak besar dng bagian antara mulut ke sirip punggung berbentuk cembung, dan bentuk badan lebih ramping dibandingkan dng ikan betina.  Sementara induk betina dicirikan oleh ukuran tubuh yg lebih kecil dan bentuk kepalanya yg lebih kecil dng bagian perut yg lebih besar/gemuk dan terlihat agak menonjol.

Teknik Pemijahan Ikan Manfish

-          Pemijahan dilakukan di akuarium berukuran 60x50x40 cm3 dng tinggi air ± 30 cm.  Ke dalam akuarium tersebut diberikan aerasi untuk menyuplai oksigen.

-          Ikan manfish akan menempelkan telurnya pada substrat yg halus, misalnya potongan pipa PVC yg telah disiapkan/ditempatkan dalam akuarium pemijahan.  Karena ikan manfish cenderung menyukai suasana yg gelap dan tenang, untuk itu pada dinding akuarium bisa ditempelkan kertas atau plastik yg berwarna gelap.

-          Induk manfish akan memijah pada malam hari. 

-          Induk betina menempelkan telurnya pada substrat dan diikuti ikan jantan yg menyemprotkan spermanya pada semua telur, sehingga telur-telur tersebut terbuahi. 

-          Jumlah telur yg dihasilkan setiap induk berkisar antara 500-1000 butir.  Selama masa pemijahan tersebut, induk tetap diberi pakan berupa cacing Tubifex, Chironomous atau Daphnia.

-          Penetasan Telur dan Pemeliharaan Larva Ikan Manfish

-          Telur yg menempel pada substrat selanjutnya dipindahkan ke akuarium penmetasan telur (berukuran 60x50x40 cm3) untuk ditetaskan. 

-          Pada air media penetasan sebaiknya ditambahkan obat anti jamur, antara lain Methyline Blue dng dosis 1 ppm.  Untuk menjaga kestabilan suhu, untuk itu ke dalam media penetasan telur tersebut digunakan pemanas air (water heater) yg dipasang pada suhu 27-28oC.

-          Telur manfish akan menetas setelah 2-3 hari, dng derajat penetasan telur berkisar 70-90%.  Selanjutnya paralon tempat penempelan telur diangkat dan dilakukan perawatan larva hingga berumur ± 2 minggu.

-          Pakan yg diberikan selama pemeliharaan larva tersebut berupa pakan alami yg sesuai dng bukaan mulut larva dan mempunyai kandungan protein yg tinggi, antara lain nauplii Artemia sp.  Pakan tersebut diberikan 2 kali sehari ( pagi dan sore ) hingga larva berumur  ± 10 hari dan dilanjutkan dng pemberian cacing Tubifex.

11 Cara Ternak Ikan Manfish di Akuarium

Pendederan dan Pembesaran

-          Setelah berumur ± 2 minggu, benih tersebut bisa dilakukan penjarangan untuk kemudian dilakukan pendederan sampai ikan berumur satu bulan.

-          Langkah berikutnya ialah memanen benih tersebut untuk dipindahkan ke dalam bak/wadah pembesaran.  Dalam hal ini bisa digunakan bak fiber atau bak semen, tergantung wadah yg tersedia. 

-          Selama masa pembesaran, diupayakan agar ada aliran air ke dalam wadah pembesaran walaupun sedikit.  Padat penebaran untuk pembesaran ikan manfish berkisar 100 ekor/m2. 

-          Pakan yg diberikan berupa cacing Tubifex atau pellet sampai benih berumur ± 2 bulan.  Ukuran yg dicapai biasanya berkisar 3 - 5 cm. 

-          Jika pakan dan kualitas air mendukung, sintasan pada masa pembesaran bisa mencapai 70-90%.  Selanjutnya benih manfish bisa dibesarkan lagi hingga mencapai ukuran calon induk atau induk dng padat penebaran yg lebih kecil.

Penyakit dan Penanggulangannya

-          Ikan manfish dikenal cukup peka terhadap serangan penyakit, untuk itu diperlukan pengelolaan secara baik dng menjaga kualitas air dan jumlah pakan yg diberikan. 

-          Beberapa jenis parasit yg biasa menyerang benih/induk Manfish antara lain ialah :Trichodina sp., Chillodonella sp. dan Epystilys sp. 

-          Sedangkan bakteri yg menginfeksi ialah Aeromonas hydrophilla.

-          Beberapa jenis obat yg bisa digunakan untuk menanggulangi serangan penyakit parasitek antara lain : Formalin 25%, NaCl 500 ppm. 

-          Sedangkan untuk penyakit bakterial bisa digunakan Oxytetrachycline 5 - 10 ppm dng cara perendaman 24 jam.

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10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Salvador

The capital of the State of Bahia and the largest city in the northeast of Brazil, Salvador was the first city in the colony of Brazil. It was founded in 1549, the first city sits on top of a cliff which can only be accessed in the steep climb from the harbor almost exactly under the large Bay called the Baía de Todos os Santos. Today, the old city is still filled with colonial buildings of the 17th and 18th century, which had become as the UNESCO World Heritage designation. This is where you'll find the Church and convent of Salvador's most beautiful, which is one of its main attractions.

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Salvador is the capital of Brazil until 1763, when it was succeeded by Rio de Janeiro, and for three centuries, it was the main port for the slaves coming from Africa. People of African descent is still the majority of the population, and African influences are evident in the music, festival, and cuisine of Salvador, also religious groups such as religion Candomblé and Umbanda.

1. Pelourinho

Salvador's Cidade Alta (Upper Town), which is the center of Government and housing when the city was the capital of the colony of Brazil, sitting on a cliff steep 85 meters above the beach. In his heart, in the district known as Pelourinho, is the best ensemble of the 17th and 18th century colonial in Latin America, very wonderful so it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Rua Gregório Wednesday de Matos is the Museu da Cidade (City Museum), measuring the size of a religion Candomblé used in ceremonial dances, and Abelardo Rodrigues Museum, which contains a sacral art and folk art, housed at the House of 1701. Prédio do Senac is a school of gastronomy where you can taste the typical cuisine of Bahian delicacies; In the evenings you can often find folk dance performances and other events here. Also in the quarter Pelourinho is Casa de Benin, devoted to the culture of the old Kingdom of Benin (now southern Nigeria), from where most of the slaves were sent to the Bahia.

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2. São Francisco

In a city that is famous for its highly ornate, São Francisco stands as the most opulent interiors, decorated in gold-covered wood carving. Release of the high altar are highly decorated so that it took two years to complete. This church combines Baroque and Mannerist style and was built between 1708 and 1750. The ceiling was painted in scenes and themes associated with the Virgin Mary, and the choir combining intricate wood carvings with images of azulejo (tiles). The walls in the square adjoining square is also confronted with pictures of Portuguese azulejo.

Next to the Church is the impressive ornate facade frater of the Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco church, the Franciscan third order. Statues of Saints and angels and other sculptural decorations cover the face of the Church, along with the luxury interior decoration, defeating Italy and Portuguese Baroque, Churrigueresque style which resembles Spain so popular in colonial Mexico.

3. the Elevador Lacerda (Elevators to the Upper Town)

The cities of the upper and lower part connected by steep streets and a number of lifts, including Plano Inclinado Gonçalves de (driven by cable) and the Elevador Lacerda, a dramatic free standing lifts that have become landmarks of Salvador. Built in 1930, Art Deco elevator connecting Praça Cairu in the port area with the Praça Tomé de Souza in the historic old town. From the terraces formed by the upper plaza, Praça Tomé de Souza, there are stunning views from the lower town and the harbour. In Praça Tomé de Souza is a number of 17th-century buildings, including the Palácio Rio Branco, one of Brazil's most historic palaces and formerly the administrative center of Bahian delicacies.

4. Cathedral

In Terreiro de Jesus, next to the Praça da Sé, is the Cathedral, which was originally the Church of the former Jesuit College, built between 1604 and 1656. The vestibule are faced with stone brought as ballast from Portugal, and the Interior is decorated in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The side chapel of the nave are very attractive for a wide range of art in altarpieces, dating from the late 16th century until the middle of the 18th century. Rich sacristy is well-equipped and decorated in Baroque style, with 17th century azulejos (tiles pictorial Portuguese) and ceiling panels painted. At one time, the Jesuit Seminary is the largest of its kind outside of Rome, and interesting to visit because of the cloisters and perempatnya. Also at the Terreiro de Jesus in 1709 Church is São Pedro dos Clérigos and São Domingos de Gusmão, a Dominican Church of 1731 with a Rococo façade.

5. Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo (Carmelite Church)

The original Carmelite Church on this site was built from the year 1580 onwards, but burned in 1788 and rebuilt forty years later. Its architecture is Baroque classic, with elegant lines and twin bell towers, but the most famous sakristinya are amazing, the rooms are almost overlaid with gold. Now the home of the sacred art museum, the most prominent is cedar wood statue of Christ in the chain by Francisco Manuel das Chagas, known as O Cabra, a slave who became an important sculptor in the 18th century. The statue carved in the year 1710 is equipped with more than 1,000 rubies, each representing a drop of the blood of Christ. Architectural and decorative features of a large and picturesque monastery next to the Church has been carefully preserved as a luxury hotel.

6. Church of Bonfim

One of Bahia'a most popular church is the Church of the Lord of Bonfim, built 1745-1754. It was also the scene of colourful festivals. Indoor ex-voto votive contain thousands of victims of the Church gives thanks to the Lord of Bonfim who Performed miracles. In late January, the procession of the people making the Departure of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia to Bonfim Church of God, where they wash the steps leading to the entrance. On Monday after washing it, the feast of Bonfim is celebrated with the typical local food and drink, dance the samba, and performances of capoeira, a unique martial art que Brazil combines acrobatics and dance.

7. The Beach

Salvador sits on a natural harbour separating the peninsula que large Gulf of Todos Santos (All Saints Bay) from the Atlantic Ocean. Both Bay and ocean beaches are lined by a white sand beach where locals hang out, go on picnics, surfing, and swimming. The beach on the side of the Bay is protected and is good for swimming, while people in the open ocean provide many waves for surfers.

Closest to the city centre of Porto da Barra, the location of the first European settlement of Bahia and the popular hangout for locals, and Farol da Barra Beach, which has a rocky pond near the lighthouse and good surfing conditions on the end. In the live environment with lots of restaurants near the beach, the beach of Red River. The southern coastal city of three islands, which owns Boipeba Tinhare and layered palm long shielded from the Atlantic surf. Itapoa Beach Lighthouse, near the beautiful Lagoon, Abate has large sand dunes and extensive beaches of white sand. anywhere, it is advisable to leave anything of value unattended on the beach.

8. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Blacks

The construction of this beautiful Baroque church began in 1704, when the King of Portugal gave ground to the fraternity of Black Men (the fraternity of Black Men). Many of the workers and slaves Do can only work at night after the routine of their work was completed, the building evolved slowly for almost a century. It was not until 1870 que façade (now painted blue sky) and the Tower even If started. The Church was for residents of blacks, BOTH slave and free the slaves, who Are not permitted to worship in churches in other cities. Inside, you'll find statues of 18th-century saints are black, and behind the Church is the tomb of a slave.

9. Cidade Baixa (Lower City)

On the basis of the Elevador Lacerda, commercial and business centre of Salvador runs along the port, from where you can take a boat to visit Forte São Marcelo, built in 1623. Near the elevator is an impressive Baroque church in Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia, built between 1739 and de pedra lioz, 1765 a stone marble brought from Portugal as ballast in sailing ship carrying Brazilian products back to Europe. The ceiling paintings in the nave, which are carried out by José Joaquim da Rocha in 1773, is a masterpiece of trompe-l'oeil. In the Church is a sacred art museum.

Explore the Mercado Modelo for local handicrafts and in the maze of stalls at the Feira de São Joaquim to see ingredients and flavorings for local dishes, or try some of the lunch counter. Several museums are located in this neighborhood, including the Museu de Arte de Bahia; Carlos Costa Pinto Museum showing furniture and jewelry from the 18th century 17-19; And Solar do Unhão, a colonial building which houses Museum of Modern Art. Palácio da Aclamação, the former residence of the Governor of Bahia, has beautiful gardens and luxurious interior open to the public as a museum.

10. Santa Teresa and the Sacred Art Museum

The Church of Santa Teresa was built from the year 1666 to 1697, modelled on the Church of the Gesó in Rome. Former monastery which is separated from the beans Discalced now holds the Museum of Sacred Art, with a collection of sculptures of the 17th century until the 19th century that is important in clay, wood, ivory, soapstone, and lead. Very impressive are the sculptures and relics by Benedictine Friar Agostinho da Piedade, especially the statue of the relics of St. Lucia from c. 1630, one of the earliest examples of portrait sculpture silver in Brazil. The Museum also contains the works of sculptor-Friar Agostinho de Jesus and Cuzco school paintings and colonial painter José Joaquim da Rocha, José Teófilo de Jesus, and Ricardo do Pilar.

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Visit A National Park With Your Kids

Visit the National Park is very useful, in addition to great fun, for children age bracket. This gives them the opportunity to learn about the natural, or man-made, ancient monuments, and instill in them a love of nature and history. They will be the custodian of the future of our planet, and during their visit, they can learn a lot about preserving the magic of it.

The first National Park was Yellowstone, which is set in the year 1872. A few years later, in 1916, the National Park Service was created, to protect and share this special landmark, which then put some more, like Sequoia and Yosemite, among others.

One of the seven wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon, designated as a national park in 1919. Living in a place that is relatively close to it, I often visit it, and still has never lost its wonder. Every day, a cloud, a sunny day, could make a difference how vast the Canyon looks. The above facilities have changed over the years, especially on the South Rim, because the crowd continues to grow need more facilities, and a way to help everyone enjoy it. However, the Canyon itself is still the same, still the greatest extent possible.

Some of the grounds of preserving "works of man". Mesa Verde was the first Park of this type, which is set in 1906. With a lot of ancient dwellings, this site is spectacular. Such as Chaco Canyon, which can be accessed via the ground, secluded and quiet, these sites give us the image of a glimpse of the lives of those who came before us.

We have a garden that protects areas that are as diverse as the redwood forests, snow-covered mountains, pristine lakes, rainforest, desert regions of high and low, and archaeological sites. By designating them national parks, they are protected, we can enjoy it just the same as the previous visitor owned, and make sure those who come after us as well.

In addition to preserving this beautiful sites, the National Parks Service help teach our children about the importance of protecting the environment. The Junior Ranger program is very beneficial to them. All my own children had done it, in a different Park, at different times. We have not visited all the children, but we have a Junior Ranger badge collection from what we do.

To get the badge, children should learn about specific parks, fill out the questionnaire, answer some of the questions asked by the guard of the forest to them, then promised to help protect the Park, and all that is in it. While issuing their paper, they go treasure hunting, learning about the garden, and all are preserved. It is almost like being in class super fun.

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10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in São Paulo

The largest city in South America, São Paulo is located in Piratininga plateau and is surrounded by rivers which excites inland. Almost from its founding in 1554, São Paulo became the entrance to the sertão (hinterland of Brazil), and Explorer known as bandeirantes expeditions from the city makes to this area. Major highways today to the interior cities are still following the path of bandeirantes.

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Immigrants from all over the world have always been part of São Paulo, and you will still see the influence of the Portuguese population, Spain, Germany, African, Jewish, Arab, and Japan in the life and culture. There are entire museums devoted to immigration of Japan, for instance, and another for the contribution of the people of Africa in Brazil. Perhaps the hardest thing to understand about this is the actual size. A good way to get an idea of how far they are from the observation deck of the building in Question 46 Ita-floor at Avenida Ipiranga. Many of the attractions of São Paulo is widespread, so you will find the Metro as a good way to travel between them.

1. Museu de Arte

The São Paulo Museum of art, known locally as MASP, just opened in 1968 but has Western art collection is the most comprehensive and representative in Latin America. You'll see works by the Impressionist and modern masters-Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse, Manet, Debret, Picasso, Miró, along with 73 works of bronze sculpture by Degas himself. Although it has reached back to the artists of the Renaissance, this is one of the first art museum in this continent which focuses on artists in the mid-20th century and later, also contemporary artists in Brazil, including a Portinari and Di Cavalcanti. A superb collection put him in League with Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Centre Pompidou. The building itself, designed by the architect Lina Bo Brazil-Italy Bardi, is a classic of modernism. The Plaza under a dormant structure to host the Sunday antiques market and concerts that often.

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2. The Teatro Municipal (municipal theatre)

Architect Ramos de Azevedo mimic the municipal theatre of São Paulo after the Paris Opéra, which draw an eclectic mix of Art Nouveau and the themes of Renaissance Italy. Almost immediately after it was completed in 1911, it became a major city attraction. This enhanced status in 1922, when it was home to an important event that revolutionized the arts in Brazil. The week of Modern Art introduces and highlights the artist's iconic Modernist movement of Brazil, celebrates the names including the painter Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, Menotti Del Picchia, and; The Composer Heitor Villa-lobos; Author Mário de Andrade; And sculptor Victor Brecheret.

The Centre performing arts performances in South America, the theatre has hosted performances by singers, dancers, musicians, and artists in the world including Carla Fracci, Rudolf Nureyev, Titta Ruffo, Enrico Caruso, Maria Callas, Arturo Toscanini, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. The building was completely restored to its original grandeur and opened in 1991. This House is home to the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, the Coral Lírico (Lyric Choir), and City Ballet of São Paulo.

3. Parque do Ibirapuera (Ibirapuera Park)

Ibirapuera Park laid out by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, with buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The vast green space with monuments, museums, playgrounds, parks, trails, lakes, and the show is a recreational paradise for people in São Paulo, as well as a showcase of modern architecture and culture. Commemorating the pioneer from Sao Paulo who opened the interior of Brazil, the monument was the work of magnificent Bandeiras sculptor Victor Brecheret, Brazil with heroic figures are impressive. An obelisk commemorating those who died in 1932 in the struggle for a new Constitution.

Auditório Ibirapuera, ultra modern music hall designed by Oscar Niemeyer, considered one of the best concert venues of São Paulo. Museu da Aeronáutica e do Folclore, Museum of Folk Art and Aeronautics, featuring model aircraft flying and equipment on the ground floor, with almost 20,000 exhibition devoted to folk art and traditions from all over Brazil fill the remaining floors. Museu Afro-Brazil celebrate great contributions to Afro-Brazil and their social and cultural history.

4. Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Museum of contemporary art)

In the Parque Ibirapuera, Pavilhão da Goya de Artes, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1957, it became the home of the Museum of contemporary art is very good along with the exhibition and special performances. The Museum more than 8,000 fruit representing various schools of art, ranging from Picasso, Modigliani, Léger to the leading painters and the Brazilian Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, Portinari, Di Cavalcanti and. Among the collections of Western art of the twentieth century in Latin America, the museum also displays works by Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró. The Sculpture Garden designed by Roberto Burle Marx and featuring 30 works great in outdoor environments.

5. Parque da Independància and the Museu Paulista

In the District of Ipiranga in São Paulo, traversed by flows in addition to Brazil's independence was proclaimed by Prince Pedro, Freedom Park commemorating the events of 1822 that. Facing formal garden of roses, topiaries, and fountain were inspired by those at Versailles, was the Museu Paulista, known as Museu do Ipiranga. The architect Tommaso Gaudenzio Bezzi, Italy, creating an eclectic design modelled on Italy, Neoclassicism reminiscent of Renaissance palaces. In it there is a large collection of decorative arts, costumes, paintings, and furniture of the Imperial Period.

6. Sé (Cathedral)

Neo-Gothic Cathedral built on the site of the previous Cathedral and take from 1913 until 1967 to complete. The building is interrupted by the two world wars, which makes it difficult to get the mosaics and other decorative elements are from Italy. It was consecrated in 1954, the anniversary of 400 years of the founding of São Paulo. On top of the façade is a statue of the old testament prophets and disciples of Christ. Although part of the Church is neo-Gothic, but was closed by the Renaissance-style dome. The Interior has some interesting features, including the 10,000 pipes organ and stained glass Windows depicting the history of Catholicism in Brazil. Be sure to pay attention to the capital is the city of columns, carved to represent the flora of Brazil (a branch of coffee and pineapple) and fauna, including the armadillo. You can visit the crypt under the main church to see marble statues and tombs. The Cathedral is located in the historical centre of São Paulo, and is a good place to start a tour of the old city.

7. College Courtyard

The square is known page College, immediately north from the Cathedral Square and the Cathedral, is the original core of São Paulo. Here, Manuel de Nóbrega and José de Anchieta founded the College of the Society of Jesus, a place to live and study centre for the Jesuits, and here on January 25, 1554, the first mass was celebrated in the settlement. Plaza draws now occupied by the Museum of history, museum of sacred art, and the chapel of Anchieta. All that remains of the 16th-century building is the door and the expanse of clay wall. At the children's museum is a pleasant Café.

8. The monastery of St Benedict (Benedictine)

The Benedictine monastery and Church Are founded in the late 16th century, but the date when the Church was only 1910-22. Don't discount for origin or modern exterior somewhat austere, inside is rich in painted and includes statues of 17th-century St. Benedict and St. Scholastica carved by Agostinho de Jesus. A number of other famous Benedictine artists contributed to the decoration of the monastery. Also notable are some impressive stained glass, the image of the Virgin in robes set with pearls, and dating to 1777 crusade. This is active, and the brotherhood of Monks accompany mass Gregorian chant with the morning. Stop shop at the Abbey to buy pastries, breads, and chocolate made by the brothers.

9. Our Lady of Light

Tiradentes Avenue, which skirts the Parque da Luz, is the monastery and the Church of Our Lady of Light, a typical example of traditional architecture of São Paulo: regardless of the age of their latest enough-they Are constructed in the 18th century – they are built entirely of clay. Monastery of our Lady of Light is now a House Museum of Sacred Art, which has a large collection of about 11,000 items, including statues, images, altarpieces, and furniture from the 16th through the 19th century. Also in Tiradentes Square is the Pinacoteca do Estado, State Picture Gallery, the oldest museum in Sao Paulo. It contains approximately 2,500 pictures, drawings, and prints by artists, especially Brazil.

 

9. Our Lady of Light

Tiradentes Avenue, which skirts the Parque da Luz, is the monastery and the Church of Our Lady of Light, a typical example of traditional architecture of São Paulo: regardless of the age of their latest enough-they Are constructed in the 18th century – they are built entirely of clay. Monastery of our Lady of Light is now a House Museum of Sacred Art, which has a large collection of about 11,000 items, including statues, images, altarpieces, and furniture from the 16th through the 19th century. Also in Tiradentes Square is the Pinacoteca do Estado, State Picture Gallery, the oldest museum in Sao Paulo. It contains approximately 2,500 pictures, drawings, and prints by artists, especially Brazil.

 

10. Largo de São Francisco

To the West of the Cathedral and College Courtyard, Largo de São Francisco is a street in the center of town named for the monastery complex que faced. The Church of St. Francisco de Assis, the Church of St. Francis, built in 1644 and is one of the oldest churches in the city. in based on their obvious period of que in Portugal, with a cheerful, airy and rich Golden flourish. It was restored after a fire in 1870 and again recently. Not only neighbors of the Church of the third order of San Francisco, the third (lay) Franciscan, built 1676-1791 and serious shows that age is closed to visitors. The third building in the complex, the Franciscan monastery, has been occupied since the year 1828 by the Faculty of law of the University of São Paulo. The neighborhood is a little run down and is not a place to visit in the evenings.

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Another Way to Enjoy Boracay

Party night, drinks overflow, too many crowds, coastlines polluted, and so are the comments we see (or hear) refers to the famous Boracay island at this time. This is not surprising because the island has become one of the most prominent tourist destination in the country for years. Just as the island tourist destination of other commercialised, Boracay island is a quiet and more beautiful than it is now. I can surely and personally attest to it because my first experience of Boracay which can be updated in 1999.

Roughly, fourteen years after pertamaku visits. I took my wife, and I decided to have a 2nd honeymoon there to renew our vows. We booked 4 days, 3 nights stay on 10-13 December 2013. A month before the date of our trip, the Philippines was hit by super Typhoon ' Yolanda ' (Haiyan) where large parts of Eastern Visayas were Hit, including Boracay. The flight was canceled and guests were stranded for several days. Some guests are scheduled after the cyclone until those who ordered around December, foreigners and local, deliberately cancel their hotel reservations when you see how great the damage is and expect relief operations and rehabilitation operation that is in progress. So, I made sure that the hotel and commercial companies up and running before we arrived. I kept trying to recall the memories of my life in Boracay when first I visited. Kinda hard but one thing is for sure: I can not, in any way, just remember there is a resort and restaurant right along the coastline. With normal speed, December will be the peak of the season in Boracay but since the cyclone, we are fortunate to have witnessed what Boracay during the lean.

I'm looking for a side of "crowded and polluted the shoreline" Boracay that I have seen many times in the news and on Facebook. I was frustrated because I myself see Boracay is not exploited as how to describe it. There are only a few people and peaceful, and the water is so clean. The beach was beautiful just like I remembered fourteen years ago.

After more than a year, once again I have the chance to go to Boracay, this time with my family who are growing. Around the first week of April 2015 when my wife became pregnant four months, I had the pleasure of seeing Boracay in the peak season. So, again the beach was filled with the most touristy beaches are on vacation. All the tinkering at White Sands during the day and partying at one of the many night clubs and bars at night.

Don't get me wrong, I still have a good time with my family and friends but I can't help but yearn for peace and tranquility that I enjoy on my second visit back in 2013. So, I think visiting Boracay island during winter from the first week of June until the last week of October, might not be a bad idea.

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