The Getaway (Part 3): One Day In Bacolod

It truly was a great time when we were in Boracay, the kids enjoyed it and so did we. Very meaningful vacation for us because we had the chance to bond, after all the busy days in the office and the business, that Bora trip was really something to be treasured. But there's more! After we had the Bora experience, Hubby's brother asked us to visit Iloilo first, time to visit relatives and friends.

Iloilo is nice, but before I blog about Iloilo, I will have to tell you about my trip to Bacolod. This is hubby and me's first time in Negros Occidental and mind you, it was wonderful!

The trip to Bacolod was cool, we had to ride a fastcraft, we rode Mr. Weesam. We did not bring the kids as to not spoil the fun.

For an hour we sailed towards the City of Smiles. The waves were splashing against our boat, and many people who have motion sickness just culdn't handle them, but if you ask me, well, I was asleep. The whole time we were sailing I was asleep because I just didn't have enough sleep with the excitement. So you see me here, taking a fitful sleep. I was awake by the time we docked though. And I opened my eyes to see Beautiful Bacolod!

sleeping onboard Mr. Weesam

My friend Andrew was already there at the port waiting for us. I was darn excited to see him. Andrew is a long lost childhood friend. He is our former pastor's son and we had very good memories together, we sang duet during church gatherings, taught Bible stories to kids, joined in out-station projects to teach kids. But while he was in grade 4, and me in third grade, we had to separate ways as his Dad was assigned to a different place. And so for 17 years, we haven't seen each other. We only had a chance to communicate with each other through friendster. Fate, I assume, is still working.

He toured us around the city. And these are some of the places we visited. Most of the pics were at the Panaad Park and Stadium where the past Palarong Pambansa was held. And to take note, some of the ASEAN Games too!

Panaad Park features all the municipalities and cities of Negros Occidental, and all of them has constructed a miniature replica of their place in just one place alone, for all to see.

Andrew and me

Panaad Park, Mansilingan, Bacolod City

mushrooming!

I dunno what municipality featured this alimango (crab) but this sure is huge.

old train from La Carlota, they used this train to transport sugar canes to places

Mask Of Bacolod

as it is, Bacolod is the only place that has its famous Masskara Festival

Cave Replica at the Panaad

Cool Lagoon

Andrew took this shot of Hubby and ME

This is what made me ooh and ahhh... the new Bacolod City Hall

Nothing beats the joy of seeing friends for a reunion, that is what I believe, but the tour of the city was a bonus. We could not stay longer because we left the kids back in Iloilo, so we had to go back that very afternoon. We had to say goodbye to Andrew for the meantime but we hope to be back soon, and not miss the Masskara Festival.

If nothing beats the joy of reuniting, one can even be happier meeting new friends! While onboard the boat back to Iloilo, here's making new friends with Emz Chua.


See, friendships are the best! So, thanks for taking the time to read this my friends!

Last but Not Least: Feasting Time in Iloilo