HK - Jan 16-22, 2011

Met Chris, Tata, Annie and Robi in Centennial Terminal. Flight to Hong Kong got delayed. I missed the hours that I am supposedly sleeping plus I still have hangover from the Cebu trip.

Day 1: Arrived in Hong Kong after lunch. At the airport, we took whatever maps they have of the place. The weather's 8 degrees Centigrade. Dropped off our luggage at YMCA Salisbury hotel and went out to explore the place.

I get to see the MTR for the first time.

We went from one store to another until we arrived at the Harbor View and the Avenue of Stars.

This is where we had dinner on our first day.

A few drinks before going to bed in Robi's room.

Day 2: First day of training, in the office elevator.

View from the 18th floor where we have our breakfast and lunch.

In Mongkok, eating street foods. This is where we first get to shop at H&M.

Day 3: Violet day.

Went to Temple Street for the flea market.

Day 4: Watched the Symphony of Lights at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.

(http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/participating/participating_hk_15.html)

In front of Hong Kong Cultural Museum.

Day 5: Dinner at McDonald's.

Day 6: Last day of Training.

Outside the mall, near where we rode the ferry to Hong Kong island.

Finally, the group at Lan Kwai Fong, where the party at.

Day 7: Off to the airport for 11:10am flight.

Special thanks to Tata for these pictures.

Cebu Trip - January 13-15, 2011 (Day 3)

This is how we start our day and how it looks like.

We went swimming in the morning at Leo's place. After lunch, we agreed to do another adventure, zip lining!

I love this adventure! One of the many firsts for this year. No pictures yet on the action scene but I'm hoping I'll get those soon.

Cebu Trip - January 13-15, 2011 (Day 2)

Leo's mom told us to get up before 4am so we can witness something part of Sinulog. We tried hard to wake up and join them but our dead tired bodies did not make it. Imagine a room alarming at almost the same time yet we can't get up from our beds.

We had breakfast and then rest some more. After lunch, we decided to go island hopping. (Photos on the left are taken by Allie Camungol) We went to Portofino.

While waiting for the boat, we took some pictures. (First 2 photos below taken by Kylie Cabral)

Then our boat ride.

We went swimming, snorkeling and jumping from the boat. :) A few went diving (for photo shoot's sake). Fish photo from Tin Suanino's camera.

Cebu Beach Sunset.

Su Tu Kil Dinner means Su- Sugba (Grilled), Tu- Tula (Soup) and Kil - Kilaw (Raw Fish marinated in vinegar)

I felt like it's the last supper already. I'm super full but the dishes kept on coming in. Oh my! We bought some pasalubong and went to Lapu Lapu Shrine.

Picture from TOPS.

We also checked out the IT Park for some tugs-tugs but it's already too late, place is already crowded.

Cebu Trip - January 13-15, 2011 (Day 1)

Itinerary:

Jan 13 6:35am flight to Cebu

Breakfast at Leo's place.

After breakfast, some went swimming, played cards and slept.

Lunch at AA Barbeque and Grill. (Got the picture from aabarbeque.cebubestrestaurants.com/) Food's really good and the Four Seasons drink is thirst-quenching.

Waited for Mabeth and Raffy. Leo and his parents gave us a tour of Katrina Footwear and Watever. :)

We had dinner at Harbour City, Ayala Center. It gave me a head-start of what to eat in Hong Kong.

Edgecoaster's next. (Photo below taken by Tin Suanino)

View from the 38th floor. (First two photos below taken by Kylie Cabral)

My certificate:

Mabeth! We conquered Cebu's Regency. Yes?

The night's not yet over. Must-try from Leo, Warm Brownie Cup.

Two unique items today: Edge Coaster and brownie. :)