Showing posts with label family outing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family outing. Show all posts

Friday, July 12, 2013

Day 3 : The Family Escapade at Misibis Bay

Ah, the sweet life (or as Uno would say “the best day ever”, got it from Spongebob of course)! That’s was our experience during our Day1 and the Day2 in Misibis Bay. Our 3rd day was a little bitter though, because we all knew that sooner, this fairyland will vanish and real world will kick-in.

DAY 3:

Typhoon “Gorio” was mean to us. He decided to give his full rage that day, putting Albay on Signal No. 2. But Misibis Bay wouldn’t claim to be “Weather Proof” for nothing, though they stopped operations for their outdoor activities (for safety reasons). There are still tons of things to actually enjoy indoors (time was the one who’s KJ).

After our filling buffet breakfast, we headed immediately to the activity center. Uno and I played a little Ping-Pong. Err, we actually pushed the ball towards each other using the racket. It was so fun to see her giggle with laughter.

When Uno got tired, I left the kiddos inside the playroom and challenge the Esposo for a billiard match. We played 2 sets of 8-balls, 2 of which I lost.hehe Divided naman kasi ang attention ko between the kids and the game. #Palusot

After that no-match billiard game (kung makapagsalita, kala mo nanalo), we went upstairs for karaoke-time. There was also a Foosball table which got the curiosity of the little girl, but I told her we will sing “Maya Song” aka Please be Careful with My Heart, so she didn’t argue. There was also a business center which was calling me, but the call of Uno to sing was louder, so it's videoke time for all of us.


We wanted to dip in our private pool after, but changed our minds. Ang lamig kasi. I have to pack yet. Our luggage was picked-up on time (a schedule was given to us the night before). We were picked up next.  The rain was too strong that time that we have to wrap the kids with bathroom towels and soaked our feet in an ankle deep flood in front of the villa’s door. It was really tough because we have to hold the umbrella with one hand, carry the kids on the other and sling our hand-carries. That’s okay because I believe that they scheduled that to meet our flight schedule.


To my surprise we were just made to wait for almost an hour in the reception area. The van assigned to us was not there (or is it heading back to the resort from Legaspi yet). Worst when the van arrived, the rain has settled. See, sana, hindi muna kami sinundo. Sana tuyo lang kami at komportable yung mga bata sa villa since technically we’re still paid up to the 12pm - standard check-out time. I wish they’d be more sensitive next time. 

It’s our last minute, useless to complain. Anyway, that was a super minor glitch considering all the VIP treatments we received from them. And as we swore, we would definitely be back at Misibis Bay (considering I haven't set my feet on their sand). 


The service van was again, Super Grandia - all to ourselves. Accordingly, it’s the only type of vehicle they use as service to guests. As usual, the kuya driver made the long travel barely noticeable. He also showed us interesting fact. Apparently, there’s a part of the ocean that sea-vehicles use as resting station during storm rage. There was 1 passenger vessel when we passed that area, kuya predicts that later that day, it would be filled with vessels cautious in facing the storm.


We arrived at the Legazpi Airport on time, but our flight back to Manila was cancelled due to the storm. An adventure awaits the family anew. Extended vacation we’re ready for you. J

Friday, May 24, 2013

It's Never Too Late!

TGIF! 

It’s going to be a long weekend for the esposo and I. It’s not a declared holiday but we can always declare day offs courtesy of our vacation leave.lol On Monday, we’ll be taking the road to Laiya in Batangas for the much anticipated rest and recreation time with the whole in-laws. My PIL will be treating their children’s family to this posh resort for their wedding anniversary. Actually, we wouldn’t file our leaves if we had a choice, but since this resort was so elusive and the only available slot they can provide us is on a weekday, we took it. Their wedding anniversary was last April 25, btw, we we’re trying to get a slot as early as the 1st week of April. Hmp! Acuatico Resort must be worthy of our looong wait, or else. 

This R&R may be considered as our last hooray for summer too. I’m sure my kiddos will have fun with their cousins. I am hoping for a good weather too, the not-raining-but-not-sunny kind of weather, for we will surely be exposed under the sun most of the time. I already geared my babies too, and I am so excited in seeing them in their swimming paraphernalia and all.hehe 

It’s going to be fun!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Summer Lovin'

I was never out for some recreations during holy weeks, especially on a Black Saturday. But this year, I broke my self-made rule and went to this humble resort in Pandi, Bulacan for some R&R. Anyway, I was with my Visita Iglesia buddies which somehow lessen my guilt. The idea came out of exhaustion from all the walk and were all surprised that it actually pushed thru despite the absence of formal planning. Actually, what made me and mi esposo agreed to join was the kiddos. It was Dos’ 1st swimming experience and Uno’s exposure as well.


We went to Villa Concepcion Wet and Wild Waves for a day swimming and had a great time. The resort offers 2 wave pools and 5 swimming pools plus 4 more pools at the annex. They charge P200/adult and P160/children (4ft above) and senior citizen (with ID). The staffs are very courteous and accommodating despite the huge crowd that day. The resort also offers great amenities like spacious parking space, team building facilities, basketball court, among others. 

Although the sun was scorching hot, the pool water was cool and refreshing. Uno had a great time with his Tatay and swam a lot. Dos on the other hand was overwhelmed by the cool water and cried inside the pool, I have to get him out immediately and wrap him in his robe. It’s the experience we’re there for, after all. 


The little boy did not enjoy as her Ate


He'd rather watch from afar.


She wants her independence. She doesn't want to be held. 
 
                      

Tatay and daughter bonding.