The journey to Majayjay today is less complicated. Passed by the narrow roads of Nagcarlan and Liliw, then upon crossing the centuries-old bridge spanning the ethereal Olla River, Majayjay is just a few minutes away. Beneath the ancient bridge are children bathing and women doing their laundry, while seated midstream on the rocks surrounded by gurgling spring water. An empty grotto is situated near the riverbank, which is probably where the larger-than-life statue of Nuestra Seora de Porteria used to stand. The statue is located in another grotto at ground level, a few meters above the original. From the Virgin’s grotto, the road climbs up sloppy hills, twisting and turning, until it reaches the town of Majayjay.