One Of These Days

If you're reading this, you probably are wondering why there isn't any new post (other than this) here lately. And I want to thank you for visiting my blog still. Been busy with the role of a daughter, niece, granddaughter, girlfriend, cousin, aunt and sister which took up most of my free time.

I really hope to get back to writing one of these days. Topics pop out of nowhere from time to time, it's just the chance to sit down, face the computer and type them all down that seem impossible for now.

Exploring the Capital - Manila Zoo

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The Tour

After about less than an hour of resting with late lunch, we're on the go to get started with our planned activities for that afternoon. First up, Manila Zoo. We walked from Malate Pensionne and asked for directions. A man on the street told us that it's just two traffic lights away. Have you experienced being told that a place is near yet when you tried it out, it turned out to be farther than what you were made to believe? This wasn't the first time. But anyway, we continued to walk until we reached the zoo. We passed by a squatter's area and had to walk fast especially since we know that with how we looked then, we would very well fit the description of people not from the place. The good thing is that it's a straight route going there.

Just when we thought it would be better if we just take a jeepney (saw some passed by us), we arrived at the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden! The entrance fee is P40 for adults. For other info, visit their website. It's on my first post of our Manila escapade. Plus we got a bonus because a free entrance fee is offered to senior citizens! Just like how the airport in Manila is bigger than here in Cebu, the same thing is true with Manila compared to Cebu zoo. What met us as soon as we entered was (Dumbo or was it Ellie?) the elephant. Hehe. I like watching elephants on TV, how much more for real! It's a giant mammal with a gentle face. Really cute.