Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET)

The Metropolitan Museumof Manila (MET), previously the Museo ng Banco Sentral ng Pilipinas is found along Roxas Boulevard within the BSP Complex near Ospital ng Maynila.  It contains a collection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and pottery.  However, We came to the museum for the Money Matters for Kids exhibit.  After all, it’s never too early to introduce your kids to proper money management.

Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine)

For one of our educational trips, We decided to visit ang Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine) in Calamba Laguna. Among all things, ang Bahay ni Rizal showcases a replica of the house where Jose Rizal was born.  What a way it is indeed to learn about our national hero than to experience and learn about his childhood.

Kamayan sa Palaisdaan sa Bay

After visiting the Rizal Shrine in Calamba Laguna, we decided to go around the neighboring towns which eventually led us to Kamayan sa Palaisdaan sa Bay for lunch.

It had a homey feel from the outside with lots of wide open spaces for the kids to run around while we wait for our order so we decided to give it a try.

The food is okay and fairly reasonable with approximately servings good for 3-5 persons.

Munting Buhangin Beach Camp, Nasugbu Batangas

Summer is finally here, and to welcome it we kick-off 2014 with a beach assault at Munting Buhangin Beach Camp in Nasugbu Batangas.  Nasugbu Batangas is roughly 2-3 hrs. from manila and can pass through Tagaytay for a much scenic view.

Nayong Pilipino Clark Expo Pampanga

Nayong Pilipino has always been close to my heart.  I remember the time when it used to be located near NAIA.  We would often go there with family and friends.  It's wide open spaces and scenic design of miniature land marks found in the Philippines make it an ideal place to go on picnics, run around, our just relax and enjoy the company of family and friends.  This used to be a popular stop over for field trips, where We would often go take a break and have our lunch.   I was still in high school when I last visited Nayong Pilipino. Unfortunately, they closed it down and relocated to Clark Expo Pampanga.  Since We now live in Laguna, it was very difficult for us to visit Nayong Pilipino in it's new as We would have to schedule a special trip just to go there.  Fortunately, We were able to schedule  a trip to Clark Land Dinosaurs Island and included Nayong Pilipino as a side trip.

A glimpse of Jurrasic Park at Clark Land Dinosaurs Island Pampanga

Clark Land Dinosaurs Island which is located inside Clark Field Pampanga, is an animatronic theme park and museum.  It shows us a glimpse of what it feels like to live during the dinosaur era. The displays are huge and I supposed are made up to scale. Looking at the dinosaurs make you feel like looking at super sized lizards.  A back ground of trees and plants transform the place into a jungle.  The outer skin of the dinosaurs are made out of rubber and are relatively safe to touch. Sound comes from a speaker near the display. I can’t seem to distinguish their sound as most of them are just a combination of growls & roars.  Although, most of the movements of the dinosaurs on display are limited to neck, mouth & head movements they often draw long crowds of people wanting get their pictures taken. 

A Day Trip at The Lost Eden Sucat Paranaque

One of the great benefits of home schooling is that you get to choose your own schedule, control your time, and avoid staying in line with long crowds and basically, just enjoy and have fun. Upon running an errand to Sucat last weekend, We decided to drop by The Lost Eden in Sucat, Paranaque since it was along the way and We had the entire afternoon to ourselves.

Though it would have been nicer to call ahead of schedule so their staff could have prepared the place and programs.  But this would have taken away the element of surprise and spontaneity. Plus going on field trips during off-season's gives you the rare privilege of enjoying the entire place all by yourselves.  "The Lost Eden" which is located along Sucat road Dr. A. Santos Avenue near Kraft is a 4 hectare area owned and operated by Bio Research.  However, most of the animals found here are a collection of birds, fishes, small farm animals, and house hold pets situated in a garden depicting our national land marks per region.