We went to hear mass early on a Sunday morning at San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church in Nagcarlan, Laguna. I was captivated by this beautiful baroque style architecture with its iconic brick bell tower. Inside the church is actually huge. The priest who presided the mass was very engaging, and everyone could relate to his homily.

There is a parking area near the church and a public market across the street where you can also spend a few minutes or an hour browsing after the mass.