Wysteria Blend
Monday, April 18, 2005
The Sunday ClubApril 17, 2005 - The Sunday Club reconvened with yet another interesting field trip; thanks to our club leader, Kuya Dondi!
We went on a sort-of tour of Manila. Not the Manila we know of that consists of Binondo and Malate. Instead, Kuya Dondi took Wappy, Bam and I to the reclamation area to go trekking. While watching the calm sea, the massive rocks, the lonesome seagull, and the many seen from afar we walked the perimeter of Manila Bay, just right behind one of the buildings of Henry Sy's soon-to-be Mall of Asia.
After the trek, Kuya Dondi surprised us with a visit to Manila Zoo. Although the animals' habitat is an eyesore compared to the Bangkok Safari, we enjoyed learning that there were a number of unexpected animals like the deer; the bearcat; silver fox, which emits an odorous scent; and the coutimundi, which looks like a cross between a monkey and a raccoon.
We ventured into a new wing called the Kinder 2005. This is the area where selected animals run free and can be petted. Here are our picture with some of them.
We went on a sort-of tour of Manila. Not the Manila we know of that consists of Binondo and Malate. Instead, Kuya Dondi took Wappy, Bam and I to the reclamation area to go trekking. While watching the calm sea, the massive rocks, the lonesome seagull, and the many seen from afar we walked the perimeter of Manila Bay, just right behind one of the buildings of Henry Sy's soon-to-be Mall of Asia.
After the trek, Kuya Dondi surprised us with a visit to Manila Zoo. Although the animals' habitat is an eyesore compared to the Bangkok Safari, we enjoyed learning that there were a number of unexpected animals like the deer; the bearcat; silver fox, which emits an odorous scent; and the coutimundi, which looks like a cross between a monkey and a raccoon.
We ventured into a new wing called the Kinder 2005. This is the area where selected animals run free and can be petted. Here are our picture with some of them.
Three red birds and two cockatoos.
It's Crocodile DONDI... and the three kids who didn't really want to get near it.
One happy "barkada": Bambie, Moi, Kuya Dondi, Wappy, and Erika the Ostrich - the very first tamed ostrich born in Cagayan de Oro.
The day adjourned with a quick stopover at Blue Wave, the new dining area the likes of Metrowalk, along the Diosdado Macapagal Highway. Kuya Dondi treated us to Ice Monster for going with him to the Zoo. It was a fun day!
