Sunday, October 9, 2011
Like a Bird
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Gerry's Grill
Gerry's Grill at SM Batangas is always packed so we were surprised when we didn't have to wait in line this time around. We were seated immediately and in a single table with four chairs so it was a tight fit. When it became apparent that space was an issue, the waitress asked if we wanted to change tables and when we said yes, we were ushered into another table.
We ordered a group meal to save us from the dilemma of choosing which dishes go best with each other or which dishes were "magkaulam". The set we first chose turned out to be unavailable but the waitress pointed out what were the available items in the menu.The waitress said it would take 15 minutes for our food to arrive but the food arrived early, a fact which pleased everyone at our table.
The dish that first arrived was the calamares which wasn't part of our set meal but we ordered at the request of my brother. The calamares was good especially the dipping sauce.Then the dishes came in succesion with the last dish being the chicken.
The pusit was a bit undercooked for me, though I don't really know if its supposed to be that way. I wasn't used to pusit this soft and slippery but nevertheless, it was good when dipped in soy sauce. It was a bit chewy though and I had a hard time swallowing it.
The barbeque was good but nothing extraordinary. The sauce was good.
The chopsuey was a bit pale but still tasty.
The real star of the meal was the chicken. It was really delicious and moist. The dipping sauce was also good. It was huge and we had to take the half of it home and the staff was nice enough to give us extra sauce to take home with us.Overall, a nice dining experience at Gerry's Grill and we'll be sure to come back soon.
We ordered a group meal to save us from the dilemma of choosing which dishes go best with each other or which dishes were "magkaulam". The set we first chose turned out to be unavailable but the waitress pointed out what were the available items in the menu.The waitress said it would take 15 minutes for our food to arrive but the food arrived early, a fact which pleased everyone at our table.The dish that first arrived was the calamares which wasn't part of our set meal but we ordered at the request of my brother. The calamares was good especially the dipping sauce.Then the dishes came in succesion with the last dish being the chicken.
The barbeque was good but nothing extraordinary. The sauce was good.
The chopsuey was a bit pale but still tasty.
The real star of the meal was the chicken. It was really delicious and moist. The dipping sauce was also good. It was huge and we had to take the half of it home and the staff was nice enough to give us extra sauce to take home with us.Overall, a nice dining experience at Gerry's Grill and we'll be sure to come back soon.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Cavite
On the way home from water camp we passed by the Aguinaldo shrine and so we decided to take pictures or possibly even a tour. It was a Monday so we were expecting that the place is open but it turns out it was open on Tuesdays to Saturdays. So we just canned the idea of doing a tour (which is free) and just roamed around the "park". The place is open to the public, and in addition to comfort rooms there are also parking spaces in the area.
It is amazing to see where Philippine Independence was declared, it stirs up a sense of national pride as well as a sense of gratefulness to those who worked to attain the independence that we are now experiencing. Granted, the Philippines may not be the richest, cleanest, advanced country but we do have our history and culture which is truly unique.
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It is amazing to see where Philippine Independence was declared, it stirs up a sense of national pride as well as a sense of gratefulness to those who worked to attain the independence that we are now experiencing. Granted, the Philippines may not be the richest, cleanest, advanced country but we do have our history and culture which is truly unique.
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SM Southmall
Back to school shopping @ SM Sucat. My little sis and little bro went through the motions of buying their bags, notebooks, and other school stuff. My mother wanted to take advantage of SM's 0% interest on credit card purchases when you buy 5k worth of merch at the department store.
On the way home, saw this:
wala lang.
On the way home, saw this:
wala lang.
Water Camp
Because it was mother's day last sunday, we went to Water Camp in Kawit, Cavite. We stayed overnight on one of their Family Deluxe Rooms which set us back 3500 php. I disliked the fact that to get to the second floor rooms you have to go through the back of the 1st floor rooms. The Family Deluxe Rooms are on the second floor and the Standard Rooms are on the first floor. The room itself was nice, there was a coffee table, a TV, an aircon, an intercom. There was even a vanity table in between the beds. It was fairly spacious but the highlight of the room was the balcony which has a view of the pools. Another plus was the complementary toiletries as well as the towels they provided in the room. You are constantly reminded not to use the towels as "basahan" or rags or else you will have to pay for it (300 php ea.).
It being a Sunday and a holiday the place was packed, but come night time the crowd thinned out, the only problem was that it was very cold (because of typhoon Bebeng). Like in Splash Island where the slides open and close at certain times,the water camp pools also have "operating times".
Since we were staying overnight the food we brought with us ran out and so we decided to get breakfast at the foodcourt. We had goto, arroz caldo with egg, arroz caldo with chicken, chopsuey and lechon kawali. The food was okay, it was hot and tasty. The food prices are also reasonable as we spent about 250 php for all the food we got (without drinks).
(Sidenote: The food court is also called little Josephine's because the resort is owned by Josephine's)
All in all, I would come back to water camp. The place was clean,the pools were clean, and the staff were nice. It is a very nice weekend trip since its so near the metro.
Oh and also, inside the resort they are not strict about your swimming attire and swimming is also safe because of all the lifeguards who enforce the resort rules. Inside the resort, aside from the snack stalls and food court there are also stores selling cheap inflatables, we bought a "boat" for my sister and it only cost 250 php.
Water Camp
General Information
Open from 8:00 a.m to 12 midnight
Pool slides and Lazy river close at 6pm
Children's interactive pool closes at 9pm
Location
Water Camp is located in Panamitan, Kawit Cavite
One kilometer from the Aguinaldo Shrine
It being a Sunday and a holiday the place was packed, but come night time the crowd thinned out, the only problem was that it was very cold (because of typhoon Bebeng). Like in Splash Island where the slides open and close at certain times,the water camp pools also have "operating times".
Since we were staying overnight the food we brought with us ran out and so we decided to get breakfast at the foodcourt. We had goto, arroz caldo with egg, arroz caldo with chicken, chopsuey and lechon kawali. The food was okay, it was hot and tasty. The food prices are also reasonable as we spent about 250 php for all the food we got (without drinks).
(Sidenote: The food court is also called little Josephine's because the resort is owned by Josephine's)
All in all, I would come back to water camp. The place was clean,the pools were clean, and the staff were nice. It is a very nice weekend trip since its so near the metro.
Oh and also, inside the resort they are not strict about your swimming attire and swimming is also safe because of all the lifeguards who enforce the resort rules. Inside the resort, aside from the snack stalls and food court there are also stores selling cheap inflatables, we bought a "boat" for my sister and it only cost 250 php.
Water Camp
General Information
- Food and Drinks allowed
- Proper swimming attire is required (not strict on this)
- Breakable plates, glasses and bottles, alcoholic beverages, and firearms are not allowed
- Family villas and Water Camp Inn are open 24 hours
Open from 8:00 a.m to 12 midnight
Pool slides and Lazy river close at 6pm
Children's interactive pool closes at 9pm
Location
Water Camp is located in Panamitan, Kawit Cavite
One kilometer from the Aguinaldo Shrine
Thursday, May 5, 2011
M.O.P Want!
While looking for cheap destinations this summer I stumbled upon the Ocean Park website. We came there when it was still new, and the attractions few and so knowing that they added 5 new attractions (swimming pool, aquanaut, musical fountain, marine show, jellies) makes me want to go there again.
Mt. Maculot View Resort: Batangas
Rates:
Entrance fees:
~Day Rates~
Adults: 150 php
Kids: 100 php
~Night Rates~
Adults: 200
Kids: 120
Rooms:
Aircon Room
(2-4 pax)
2000 php
Bamboo Room
(6 pax)
2500 php
(4-10 pax)
3500
Kubo sa Dahilig
(2 pax)
1000 php
(4 pax)
1500 php
Dormitory A & B
(27-30 pax)
w/ aircon
9000 php
w/o aircon
7500
Cottages:
Pavillion
Day Rate: 7000 php
Night Rate: 9000 php
(100 pax)
Billiard Hall
3500 php
Family Cottage
1200 php
(20-30 pax)
Regular Kubo
600 php
(10-15 pax)
Picnic Set
250 php
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Nuvali
Nuvali @ December
Last December, we stopped by Nuvali @ Sta. Rosa while we were on the way to Manila. It was decked out in Christmas decorations. Along with the Christmas theme, there was a bazaar selling cheap imported stuff.
There was a bouncy house for the kids.
Before seeing what Nuvali had to offer, we went and ate at Reyes Barbeque which was located at the rear end. It was right beside a 7/11.
After eating we purchased tickets to go on the water taxi.
Waiting for the water taxi took us 1 hour and while waiting we went to feed the koi in the man made "pond". Fish feed goes for 20 a bag
After all our fish feed were out I took pictures of the surroundings. There were a lot of people since it was a Sunday.
There are many signs around the whole area.
Last December, we stopped by Nuvali @ Sta. Rosa while we were on the way to Manila. It was decked out in Christmas decorations. Along with the Christmas theme, there was a bazaar selling cheap imported stuff.
There was a bouncy house for the kids.
Before seeing what Nuvali had to offer, we went and ate at Reyes Barbeque which was located at the rear end. It was right beside a 7/11.
After eating we purchased tickets to go on the water taxi.
Waiting for the water taxi took us 1 hour and while waiting we went to feed the koi in the man made "pond". Fish feed goes for 20 a bag
After all our fish feed were out I took pictures of the surroundings. There were a lot of people since it was a Sunday.
There are many signs around the whole area.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Around the Foodcourt
SM Megamall Foodcourt
Multi-cultural food at the foodcourt of SM Megamall. The food was cheap, satisfying, tasty. The foodcourt offers a lot of choices.
My dad got bibimbap with gochujang at the side. I guess so one can control the spiciness to suit the taste of the diner.
My brother got a burger from Tropical Hut. I think its an Aloha burger.
My mom got a lechon from Lydia's.
As for me, a takoyaki from kuya chito's and taro ice from quickly was enough for me.
Multi-cultural food at the foodcourt of SM Megamall. The food was cheap, satisfying, tasty. The foodcourt offers a lot of choices.
My dad got bibimbap with gochujang at the side. I guess so one can control the spiciness to suit the taste of the diner.
My brother got a burger from Tropical Hut. I think its an Aloha burger.
My mom got a lechon from Lydia's.
As for me, a takoyaki from kuya chito's and taro ice from quickly was enough for me.
Ramyun
Shin Ramyun
The pack contains:
Added cheese to lessen the sawa factor. The serving was very large and I shared it with my brother. I added extra water to dilute the spiciness, and even then my nose started getting runny. My brother didn't mind the spiciness though and said that the spiciness was just right.
Serve the noodles right away, piping hot.
The pack contains:
- The noodles
- Vegetable flakes packet
- Soup flavoring packet
Added cheese to lessen the sawa factor. The serving was very large and I shared it with my brother. I added extra water to dilute the spiciness, and even then my nose started getting runny. My brother didn't mind the spiciness though and said that the spiciness was just right.
Serve the noodles right away, piping hot.
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