A travel post,at last.

Yeah im calling it a travel post,even though QMC is only a 20-minute drive from home.A first because of reasons I have already explained.

We celebrated my Paleontologist-G.I. Joe cousin's 6th birthday in Quezon Memorial Circle.

You should already know about the place.

 No?

Okay,let me explain to you innocent souls what Quezon Memorial Circle,or as we simply call it Circle,is.Its a national park with various activities to try out like zip lining,boat paddling,go-cart and morning aerobics.It also has a theme park,a soccer field,an enormous picnic area,a playground,a cycling track and an outdoor market.It was built in memorial to the late president Manuel Quezon who has a mausoleum there.It is also shaped like ... wait for it ... circle.Hah.Didnt see that coming huh?

Aside from the activities,there was a lot to see.

 us feeding chips to the koi fishes w/c is strictly prohibited;picnic area;brownies and cake made by Merry Poppins,I mean my tita Sheila.

there were different kinds of birds by the picnic area;random stuff,kois enjoying the fallen flowers

 the boys;boat paddling;parked paddle boats;go-cart

the mausoleum;sync fountain;fountain blowing up to 15 ft high;more fountain

photos from Gerick Villegas & Ruby Ubales :D

I remember when I was little,whenever we go there,finding a perfect picnic area was the hard part because the ground,then was bare and muddy.Also the playground was poorly maintained,it stink.But I will never forget my grandpa buying us all ice cream.

Now you know my childhood consists of ice creams and stinky playground.

Some changed,some did not.All I can say is how glad am I that the city government thought of developing the park.The place has so many fond memories.Everytime we go there,there's nostalgia.I long for the old Circle but I sure am happy they enhanced its attractiveness and desirability.Now its waaay  better.

Oh I almost forgot,I started this post with my cousin's birthday.Happy Birthday Awenski!

photo from Rodolfo Jr Ubales