Manila’s Secret Garden
Posted on July 24, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks | Leave a Comment
I am sure there are a lot of you who are not aware that a garden as beautiful as this exists here in Manila. This is the Father Blanco’s Garden. Located right inside the San Agustin complex in Intramuros.
The garden was originally put up by an Agustinian Friar, Manuel Blanco, who is also considered as [...]
Read More..>>Back from the trip
Posted on July 22, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 3 Comments
My Benguet-Ilocos Sur-Ilocos Norte trip is finally over. I have just arrived here in Manila. Cebu Pacific flight 5J-403 was delayed for an hour because the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) south wing runway was closed.
Please watch out for my Ilokandia series, soon! In the meantime…first impressions first:
Baguio: its still cold, but not as [...]
Baguio Trip
Posted on July 19, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 3 Comments
Hello Everyone! Naminbg na Malem!
I am now here in the summer capital of the Philippines. The City of Pines, Baguio City, Province of Benguet.
I arrived here very early in the morning at 4AM. My day has been very busy. At 5:30 in the morning I started my city tour by attending the Holy Mass [...]
Mid year Vacation
Posted on July 18, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 1 Comment
As I have mentioned in my previous post, I will be having my mid-year vacation starting today July 18, 2006 to July 22, 2006. And the Destination? Baguio; Vigan and Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur; Paoay and Laoag in Ilocos Norte. If time permits, I will drop by Batac and Sarrat in Ilocos Norte.
I will [...]
Avilon Zoo Unforgettable Escapade
Posted on July 17, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | Leave a Comment
last in a series
This is a continuation of my previous post. Gie and I toured the entire Montalban paradise for about two hours. We were very much amazed at the vast collections of the animals. There’s the Malayan Tapir, Ostriches, Flamingo, Crocs, urang utan, spotted deers, pony, lion, tiger, and a whole lot more.
It [...]
Road Trip on a rainy day
Posted on July 14, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 5 Comments
Recently, I mentioned that Cebu Pacific had another round of promo fare for selected destinations. I also mentioned that:
1. I might avail of the Cebu Pacific’s 99-Peso fare promo, or
2. I might go up north and enjoy the cool breeze up there, brrrrr; or
3. Go swim my way down south
Actually, a lot of destinations [...]
The Cold Blooded pets of Avilon
Posted on July 14, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 2 Comments
Continuation of my previous post
3rd in a series
From the Aves section, what captured my attention next is the vast collection of the cold-blooded creatures. From python to alligator, lizards to king cobras, turtles to boas. Also included in this section are the several species of the tarantula spiders.
This is one section that will scare [...]
The Avilon Zoo Escapade
Posted on July 13, 2006 - Filed Under Fun Time, Road Trip | 3 Comments
second of a series
As a continuation to my previous post, After paying our entrance fees and decided to tour the place on our own, What grabbed our attention immediately is the vast collection of the birds. After all, The zoo’s name was taken from the word Aves, meaning birds.
There are a lot of speicies [...]
