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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Places to Visit in the Bay Area

Every year when I have the chance to visit the Bay Area in California I would go to inexpensive places with my best friend and her family. She would also come up with new places to explore. Either places she wants to visit or places her daughter's have been too for their field trip from their school. Either way it gives us a chance to bond and explore places together. Japanese Garden https://gardensatlakemerritt.org/japanese-garden/   Lake Merrit in Oakland Laney College Flea Market Address: 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Open on Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM The entrance fee varies depending on the day you go. Try Chamoyada a Mexican dessert made with a sweet and spicy type of shaved ice, or raspado, prepared with chamoy and mango. Chamoyada I went to Vietnam in San Jose to see what the place looked like. One of my friend had mentioned to me about

Facial and Diamond Peel

I had a relative who came over and wanted an inexpensive facial treatment for her face. I had brought her to Ali Mall located in Cubao. The name of the place is Hairliners Beauty Salon. They are located in the second floor. It is best to go there early morning when the mall opens at 10:00 AM. The place can be busy because there are only two people doing the facial treatment. The price for the facial and diamond peel for PHP 500.00 ($10.00). It is up to you how much tip you want to give the person after wards. Facial are for both men and woman. For woman it is best to go there with no make up easier to start off your facial treatment. It takes one hour. Before you will start they will ask what kind of treatment you would like to do on your face. They will check your face and recommend treatments you may need. Steps on having your facial: You will be lying down on a bed. The person will put a tie on your hair to prevent going to your face. They will pl

Zoobic Safari in Subic, Philippines

My sister was visiting with her family and close friends. She wanted to bring her kids to  interact with the animals.  We brought them to Zoobic Safari located in Subic . Entrance Fee from Zoobic Safari is: Adults: PHP 695.00 ($14.00) Children: PHP 595.00 ($12.00) You can check Klook for 50% off from the regular rates: PHP 350.00 ($7.00) Voucher include: Weekday - Regular Admission Ticket Plus Photos Opportunuty or Animal Feeding Weekend - Regular Admission Ticket The drive is 2 hours from Manila depending on the traffic. Papa Ping is trying to scare my Mom with the snake that he is holding. For the first time we all experience riding in a bus where you can feed the tiger when it reaches up to you unexpected. The tiger end up going to their window and everyone started screaming. It is a great adventure to see how the live animals live. You get the chance to feed the alliga