Trip to Divisoria

After the Venetian Moments at Grand Venice Canal, the three of us headed to Divisoria. Aside from getting the stainless jewelries from my supplier, hubby went for something we can get for our kids, while Jef also went on his way to find the items he been looking for. We thought of getting a toy guitar from the guitars center  if any, but unfortunately we found none. Nevertheless, we’re still able to buy something, wooden toys to be to sell online.

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The Venice Grand Canal in Taguig

Landed at NAIA Terminal 3 at 11:45PM from Cagayan de Oro, the 3 of us went directly to booked dormitory in Quezon City. Still, thinking we’re to spend our whole day the following day. 

 

The next day, with the trip to the beach cancelled, the three of us decided to spend our whole day in the Metro Manila. Jef wanted to shop at Divisoria, while Jessie and I were waiting for feedback as to where to get the auto parts in Banawe. Since, it’s too early to do both we decided to visit the newest picture perfect destination in Metro Manila. 

Getting to Venice Grand Canal Mall, into McKinley Hills is pretty much easier, thanks to the detailed directions in the internet. As much as we wanted to take the easy ride by “taxi”, we opted to take the cheapest public transport, the MRT + the jeepney. 

We strolled our way to the nearest MRT station, the Quezon Avenue Station after a quick breakfast at the Seven Eleven (easiest and cheapest place to find something clean and decent to eat). Way back, MRT is the best transport when you want to go places quickly, but this time around, we waited for 30 minutes before the lady guards allowed us to go inside, and waited another 10 minutes for the first train to arrive which unfortunately was fully loaded, we waited and waited and the area became crowdeswith so many commuters, good thing an empty train came was sent to our station, and all of us currently in the area were able to get in. 

We disembarked at the Guadalupe Station and rode a jeepney enroute to AFP Housing. Not really sure we’re going to, I switched “on’ the GPS tracking our location at the same time looking for pokestop to gather pokeballs. J

The Venice Grand Canal Mall is easy to find, all you have to do is follow the alleys and read signs, 2 hours after our very long travel, we arrived at the entrance of the mall that’s due to open in 10 minutes (11AM). The sun was pretty harsh, but still we positioned ourselves anywhere possible, trying to get the best photographs. Though I haven’t been to Venice or in Macau, I believe this place is stunning just like the original. 

There are gondolas too, but there were all parked under the bridge, I think the gondola rides are open at night, not really sure. 

It was a good decision, to visit the place before heading for a cheap shopping spree in Divisoria, it felt like we’re in a romantic setting. I even posted this photo in my instagram, and some even thought that we actually went to the real place. Cool to daydream!

Lunch? Nah, the restaurants in the area are quite expensive and we don’t have the budget for an expensive food tripping. J

So if you are in the Metro, take time to visit the Venice Grand Canal in Taguig.

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Manila Bay Twilight

I wanted to take a photos of the famous sunset of Manila Bay, unfortunately we're too engrossed with the fishes inside Manila Ocean Park. By the time we're in the second floor, the viewing area of Manila Bay, the sun had already set, all I got were Twilight hues, orange sunlight scattered in the atmosphere.

 

Next time I'll visit Manila I hope to photograph the beautiful sunset of Manila Bay.

SkyWatch Friday

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First Family Vacation 2013: Manila Ocean Park - Oceanarium

Why I chose Metro Manila as our first destination this year’s Vacation, was because I want my little boy to see the fishes, the water creatures + the birds. Manila Ocean Park is the best place to see them up close here in the Philippines.

We arrived at Metro Manila on January 24, 2013 around 10AM, checked-in at Tune Hotels and in the afternoon off we went to Manila Ocean Park. We arrived there a round 4PM too late to watch the Sea Lion Show so we availed only the Oceanarium + Musical Fountain Show package at P500.00 + P150 for the Kingdom of Prey experience.

Our First Stop was the Kingdom of Prey (I’ll make a separate post for this one soon), then the Oceanarium and these are the photos that we’re able to take. But unfortunately most were dark because flash photography is not allowed. Nevertheless, the photos are still passable.

A family picture at the well known MOP sign at the entrance.

Father and Son at the Oceanarium entrance. Hubby posing while Xye looking somewhere.

 Some big fresh water fishes.

Some fishes of the sea..

chambered nautilus

lion fish

 

 posing with the Giant Trevallies at the back..

And a family pose at the Asia's largest walk through underwater tunnel.

Manila Ocean Park is indeed a friendly place for adults and kids. We are lucky to have this one of a kind water attraction in our country.

Water World Wednesday

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