Seems to me that since the bird flu episode, chickens have been on the short end of the stick. Over the weekend, as part of a company excursion, I visited the Zoobic Safari in Subic Bay Freeport Zone and was “treated” to a tiger-feeding session using — you guessed it! — a live chicken. Essentially,… Read More »
Dropped by Manila Zoo, a tiny zoo about 15 minutes’ drive from Makati CBD last Saturday. Entrance fee is a lot cheaper than Singapore Zoological Gardens (40 pesos, or about S$1.30), but understandably so, as the scale and facilities are also less impressive. In fact, some of the animals looked like they were pretty uncomfortable… Read More »
Went to view the last round of fireworks display tonight. As usual, the traffic around the Esplanade was mind boggling. Even the taxi driver refused to go any further than the PNB Financial Center along Macapagal Boulevard. Two teams – from UAE and the host country – showcased their fireworks. The former was another random… Read More »
Went to SM Malls of Asia to watch the World Pyro Olympics this evening. Actually wanted to have dinner at the “mall” but didn’t realise it was still under construction. Had to queue for food at Jollibee on wheels from 6.30pm to 8pm. Frustrating wait. Fortunately, the first fireworks display (by the team from People’s… Read More »