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It is such a tiring day for me as I went to GSIS Main Branch in Pasay City commuting. Can you imagine the temperature outside and I was transferring from one vehicle to another? It took me 9 rides to get home.  Whew! First, tricycle going out of the village, secondly ride a jeepney to Junction, third ride an FX to Ayala, fourth ride a taxi to GSIS which costs 100 pesos. Nice to stay in the building for it’s cold. Going back home is such an adventure for me. Fifth ride I took a small jeepney to LRT station (forgot the name of the station), sixth took a train ride to EDSA station, 7th from EDSA station to Cubao-Araneta station, 8th ride a jeepney to Sta. Lucia Grandmall then finally tricycle again back to home… Isn’t so tiring??? But still can’t take a rest… I still have a dance practice tonight!

Most of the time we are thinking of visiting places out of town. We often neglect the place near us which is worth a visit too. I admit I am one of these people. But not this time because me me and Sean together with friends and family went to Manila on April 12, 2012. We left the house at 7:30 am and our first destiantion… Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.   We took some shots and roamed around Intramuros.   Unluckily we didn’t able to watch the Light and Sound due to some technical problem.

After that we headed to Manila Ocean Park but before we entered the park we had our picnic lunch. We had pork adobo and fried chicken with my own version of gravy.  We started watching the four fantastic show of Marine Life Show, Penguin Talk Show, All Star Bird Show and the Musical Fountain Show which is their main event.  By the way I purchased our tickets via metrodeal.com for the amount of Php 399.00 each instead of Php 700.00. Nice deal huh?

We also went to Luneta Park as an interval to those shows. It’s nice to show the kids what they are taught in school. Our trip is just like a field trip in school.  And surely it was fun!!! and informative too!!! Nice bonding with my family, friends and my Sean.  Care to try?

Just took a bath for the 3rd time today. And the reason is because it’s 34 degrees hot! It is really hot here in the Philippines but of course it is expected because summer just started. But I’m surprised sometimes that it rains. Yes it rains on summer! Thought of having a downspout diverter for rain barrel which will also be preparation for rainy days.

What’s instore for us this summer? I have no plan to go swimming at the beach nor the swimming pool. What my plan is to go to Banaue Rice Terraces (to see one of the 8 Wonders of the World), then to Sagada (to witness the Hanging Coffins), then to Baguio City. Wanna chill to those places. Don’t you think those are the perfect places to go this summer?

Sean and I attended King’s (my godchild) 7th birthday last Sunday. I can say that it was a good one. We were ask to wear our best Hawaian outfit but sad to say, I only found one for Sean. So what I wore is just a plain shirt and tights and wrapped a “malong” around my waist. I should say it’s more described as tribal outfit. Hehehehe….

The party would be much better if the rain stopped pouring. Well anyway, there’s a saying that if it rains the celebrant is being blessed by God from heaven. The party was jump packed by games, prizes, foods, entertainment and guests. Sean enjoyed it so much.   Too bad  that I left my camera at home. Didn’t able to shoot pics.  There’s magic show, bubble show, photo booth (which we enjoyed much) and face paint. It would be merrier if Tom Kuhn was there to complete the fun.

My friend Joy (King’s mother) did it well. I heard that she’s the only one who planned and prepared the party of  her one and only child. Kudos to you Joy! Happy Birthday King! You made your mom and dad so proud. Happy Birthday to you too Mommy Joy. You deserve to have a son like King. God bless you and your family too.

Underground River or what we called Subterranean River National Park in Puerto Princesa, Palawan is now officially declared as one of the New 7 Wonders of  Nature. It an 8-kilometer stretch and was discovered in 1992.

I booked our flight 3 months before the date for all of  us (13 pax). It costs us 3,300k for each of the ticket (round trip) via Cebu Pacific. I searched the internet for the accomodation and I found Niko’s Cabanas, which is also located in Puerto Prinsesa (about an hour and a half travel to the park). Too bad Sean didn’t able to go with us because he got mumps just three days before the trip!!! We were picked up from the airport which is included in the accomodation. The resort looks nice and comfy and yet the price is affordable. Each room costs 2,500 per night good for 2 pax with free set breakfast.  Additional 600 for extra person. The food were good but little pricey. I also arranged the tour to the Underground River which cost 1,500.00 each with buffet lunch.

We went to the park the next day we arrived. It is a whole day trip. And I swear it was a good one. Halfway to the park we stopped over a souvenir shop. Just bought couple of a magnetic stuff for our fridge and a hat. We reached Sabang point where we will ride a banca going to the river. It took us about 20 to 30 minutes to reached the place… we registered and took a 5-minute walk along the wooden path and waited for about an hour for our turn to the cave. I can say that the cave is really a wonder of nature. Different shapes of stalactites and stalagmites were seen.  And also there are lots of monkeys mingling with people at the waiting area but beware… they snatch foods and drinks.  Don’t let them hear you’re handling plastic… they will grab it drastically.. Hehehehe… It is really marvelous!!!

The trip inside the dark cave took about 45 minutes and traveled only upto 1.8 kilometers only. The boatman said it requires a special permit to penetrate more inside the cave where there is shallow area where one can waddle and where the oxygen is thinner. The whole day trip was really fun and adventurous.

I regret when we didn’t able to visit Honda Bay Island Hopping (one of the main attraction in Puerto Princesa) where we can snorkel and swim with different kinds of fishes and take some steps on a white sand. It costs 1,100 pesos and only 30 minutes drive from Niko’s.
Anyway it’s ok… I still have plan of visiting back and this time with Sean. Who would like to come?