Philippines Day 1 : 5 December 2007

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~lalalalala~~ Yes, I am Out Of Office heading to Philippines!!! Well, pls don't misunderstood that I am going there to visit the newly opened Xcellink branch at Philippines. Stop talking bout work, in fact I'm going there for my wonderful vacation. Stress free vacation!!

Thanks to Pastor Victor for being our ever faithful tour guide. He was like a shepherd that cares so much for his flocks, carried a staff wherever he goes and make sure that no one bullies his flocks. Really thanks to you as we all knew that you were actually very very tired preparing for TRAILBLAZERS and CORNERSTONE leadership impartations. Well, those who wait unto the Lord shall renew their strength!!

We arrived at LCCT around 5.30 am and after checked in our luggages and settled with our passport stuffs, we had our early breakfast at McD before we entered Air Asia that slashed us with the RM8 nasi lemak or watsoever.





The food storage cabin..



After 4 hours of flight, finally we entered the skies of Philippines. First time landed at Philippines which consists of 95% own brothers and sisters indeed was an exciting moment.



Justin posing at Macapagal International Airport at Clarke Field. This is their low cost terminal in Philippines. It's just like our LCCT..



Surprisingly, instead of our bags going round the rail, a baby's pampers would like to have fun in this rail too.. lolz, don't ever let this pampers to touch your bag!!!



After collecting our luggages, we met up with Pastor Victor at the exit point of the terminal. Our next destination was to Baguio, the homeland of Pastor Victor. :) He was like a typical Malaysian that will understand the stomach of Malaysians! He bought the famous Philippines delicacies "BibingKinikan". It was really delicious and tasted like flour with salted egg. Really delicious and eat it when it is still hot!





Lunch Time!!! We were all hungry as the Bibingkinikan was just an "alas perut". We had our lunch at one of the stalls on the way to Baguio. Their curry was special, not like our usual spices and the food there was kinda salty.



The traffic in Philippines...



On the way to Baguio, there is a mountain called "Women's breast mountain". Why is it called so ??? Look at the picture and you will know the answer.. guess I don't have to explain much. Wahahaha...



Finally!!! We reached Baguio around 7pm and the sky was already dark as if it was like 9-10pm. In Baguio, the sunrise is as early as 5.30am and the sunset is as early as 5.30pm. Therefore, if you would like to experience the sunrise at Baguio, wake up at 5.30am! Ehehehe...

In Baguio, one of Pastor Victor's church members, Kuya Robert picked us up from the bus station to APTS (Asia Pacific Theological Seminar). We had our wonderful Yellow Cab pizza at Pastor Yee Tham Wan's house. He ordered three large pizzas and I only managed to eat two slices only..too bad, I don't have cow's stomach. Wahaha...



Julia with her big bites...





Low energy level of the two brothers..sleeping soundly with MIMIs :)

Philippines Day 2 : 6 December 2007

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Day 2, 6 December 2007.
We woke up at 5.30am just to see the sunrise, unfortunately, the gloomy weather covered the sun and thus, no sunrise for us. We started to prepare ourselves for breakfast around 7am. After breakfast, we had a fantastic hill climbing to wait for our van.

This is not the van that brought us around yea, don't misunderstood. This is the Philippines most famous transportation.



The hill behind us...



Everyone of us with Pastor Victor on the last right..





Stop for a break after climbing half of the hill. It was indeed a good exercise that gave us firm butts.



Finally, we reached the gate of APTS... fuh. Tired due to lack of exercise!



The very first place that we visited was Pastor Victor's hometown church in Baguio. It is known as Baguio Assembly City Church and this church has a good romantic view. This place is also known as lover's city.



The town's view from the window of the church...



He seemed to be so emotional till he sat at the rooftop playing his guitar. Emo day...Uncle visit I guess.. haih.



Emotional turned 360 degrees .... what a drastic change!



Around the cities, there are lots of Bible colleges and also churches. Really a nice city to visit..



After dropping Pastor Victor at his church, we headed to Strawberry Farm (La Trinidad). Wow, it has been such a long time when I last visited a Strawberry Farm. I love strawberries.. yummy yummy!!!



Aunty Helen busy busying the reddy delicious strawberries...









I'm not sure what delicacies is this, but I tried some and it was good! Don't simply think and interpret that it looks like worm, but it was a good food you know. Too bad, I'm not sure what is this called....



And this is the Strawberry tao fu fah.. taste different and really creative for the Philippines to invent such a food. Hahaha...



Nothing much to visit in a strawberry farm, except to get for fresh strawberries.
Look at the complicated wires around the city...



Philippines prepaid card is known as "SMART BUDDY". It cost about PHP65 for this card which is equivalent to our RM4 something. Cheap rite, compared to Maxis or Digi. Haha..



12pm and we were all looking forward for the next dishes. So far, I really enjoyed Philippines food as it met my taste bud. I love the sourish PK soooo much!!! When come to think bout it, my salivary glands automatically generates sourish saliva. Wahahaha... We stopped at Fiesta for head hunter pictures and also lunch..



Yuck...Please don't korek your nose in front of me larhhh...



Oh no!!! Someone seemed to peee in front of me! Apalah....



Hey, how's my new handphone looks like???



Spot the living woman!!!



Lalalalala...



After lots of funny picture shots, we were all seating patiently waiting for our food.. =>
Sorry again that I couldn't remember the name of all the dishes, but what I can express is that the food are all yummylicious!!! Seriously, I love Philippines food more than Malaysia's.



















This is Halo Halo (ice kacang) made from UBE (yam).. our favorite dessert in Philippines. Looking forward for Halo Halo again!!!!



Next trip after lunch -> a Catholic Church





Yes!! Boat riding at Burnham Park.. at first I thought I could ride the boat by myself, but after being overconfidence, I decided to give up. Afraid that the boat will turn upside down. Hahaha...

Have you ever seen such a bicycle in Malaysia???



Aaarrghhhh!!!! You all are too heavy!!!! The boat can't move....

Shopping and Shopping and Shopping for the shopaholics!!! SM is so famous in Philippines, it's like our Jaya Jusco or Carefour I guess.. You can just see SM in every towns...

Yeerrr... katak on your head!!!
Me and Pastor Victor at SM's foodcourt..


Doing something good in Philippines...

SM's outdoor park.. a nice place to paktor.. hehehehe.

Everyone was busy admiring the little photographer capturing a shot.. :)

Time passed and without realizing, it was already 7pm. Our dinner will be at Korean Palace for Korean food which was introduced by Pastor Yee Tham Wan.









After dinner, balik APTS and then ZZzzzz....

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