Canon EOS 500D

Float Addict

I can’t remember how it started. I and Gabby, my sister, were waiting for my mom and siblings who came all the way from Las Pinas, at Eastwood for a happy dinner.

It was already late and I’m becoming hungry. I told Gabby that we can go to McDonald’s first and get something to eat while we wait. We ordered french fries and McDonald’s coke float.

Since then, I’ve been craving for coke float.

Today, we were early for my check-up. We still have 2 hours of waiting time but I didn’t want to go directly to the hospital. I didn’t want to acquire germs and viruses, which we are very prone to. We decided to go to the McDonald’s BF Paranaque branch because I thought they’re already offering free wi-fi just like the other branches. They don’t. Good thing is they have a play place where my little girl had a good play time.

While she plays, I enjoyed my quarter pounder and coke float. I didn’t know that they offer it in a larger glass until I asked hubby to get me another one. It was one happy afternoon at McDo!

Relaxing at Puerto del Sol

We left our place at 7am in the morning. After several stop overs for some lunch at Jollibee, halo-halo by the hi-way, and asking for directions, we made it to Puerto del Sol a little before 2pm.

The whole resort is huge and very well maintained, the crews are all knowledgeable and smiling. I can already conclude that they are very used to customers.

At the information center, we were all given a lace necklace. Then we were asked to give a Php2000 deposit for incidentals, refundable upon check-out. After that, we we’re assisted to our Casitas.

This is the first time that I didn’t take a picture of our room so let me just describe it to you. It is a detached unit with two rooms and a small living area inside. Outside is a huge dining table which I assume is made of Narra wood. It has glass windows and sliding door giving the occupants a very nice view of the beach. Apart from being at the beach front, our unit is conveniently situated at the back of the swimming pools.

As soon as we have put our stuff inside, we head out to the beach.

The very clear shallow water.

The access to the beach

View from the small island between water.

Sister-in-law, Ayex and me playing under the heat of the sun.

A decent summer family picture.

My princess bakasyonista enjoying the water and not minding the sun’s heat.

After our quick view of the beach, we went back to the room to change for our swimming attire. You guess it right. It’s the little girl who is very excited to try the water/ We didn’t swim at the beach though due to low tide. Instead, we lounge by the pool. And since it’s a Friday, there were a few guests only. We were able to enjoy the pool by ourselves to the max!

The kiddie pool soloist.

The empty adult pool waiting for us.

Enjoying the pool as I watch over Ayex

We stopped swimming at around 4pm to eat some snacks then back again. We left the pool again and had dinner at the resort’s restaurant. The food is tasty and the serving is appropriate. As it is with resorts, the food is a bit pricey though. After dinner, Ate and I tried the Jacuzzi. By this time, Ayex is already with her Lolo and Lola back in our room, sleeping.

Owning the outdoor jacuzzi to ourselves.

The jacuzzi if pretty relaxing, specially for tired muscles because of the pressure it gives. However, we didn’t enjoy it that much because the water smells like old salt water. After the jacuzzi, we took another dip at the pool before cleaning up and calling it a day.

Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 Digital)

My sister-in-law arrived 12am today. And so, after the long wait, the hubby finally received his new toy.

While I have read almost the full review by Lars Rehm and Richard Butler for this gadget over at dpreview.com, I still think it’s too techie for my taste. Yes, I know I have this thing for techie stuff but… I’m just probably being biased because I never really wanted a DSLR. All I wanted is a simple point-and-shoot camera like Samsung ST550.

Still, I thank SIL for this toy because with the upcoming events, this baby will surely be useful. I will probably start tinkering on it in the coming days because I don’t have so much time in my hands now.

Sample photos and a review will surely follow this post. Who knows, I might fall in love this toy along the way and forget about my point-and-shoot camera.