PAL's New Boeing 777

This is my ride to HK, Philippine Airlines' new Boeing 777. It had it's maiden flight just 2 days ago

 

Update: added more pictures of the plane and the cabin

Packed up and Ready to Go

I've just packed up for my trip to Hong Kong and Macau, 12 hours from now.

Snooze

This picture of my bed, in KokosNuss in Coron, feels so quaint to me. It reminds me of my childhood. We used to have mosquito nets draped over our beds, protecting us from mosquitoes.

Staying Fit

Staying fit in Metro Manila can be a cinch, as there are countless gyms and fitness clubs to join. The two biggest are Fitness First and Gold's Gym. I've been a member to both, but I now prefer the former.

Fitness First RCBC, at the corner of Ayala and Buendia avenue in Makati, is currently my gym. Aside from a multitude of gym equipment, it has an indoor pool, jacuzzi, dry and wet sauna, as well as a spa.

Ortigas at Night

Ortigas CBD, the second-biggest commercial district in Metro Manila, at night. This view is from the 35-storey Wynsum buiding.

[pic by RV]

Leonids Meteor Shower

I went to the PAGASA observatory in UP Diliman to join my colleagues from UP AstroSoc in observing the Leonids meteor shower.

The news crew of GMA7 and ABS-CBN ruined the experienced by flooding the area with camera lights and high-beams of their vehicles.

Quote of the Day

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

– Lao Tzu

Just Around the Corner

Christmas is really just around the corner, judging from the decors found in the malls.

(pic: a diorama in The Block, SM City. SM City is the largest mall in the Philippines, 3rd largest in the world)

Proudly Filipino

Manny Pacquiao puts another dominating performance, winning the record 7th title in 7 weight classes against Cotto.

(watching the fight at home)

Christmas Trees

Festive and ready for the holidays, Shangri-La Makati is decked with colorful Christmas trees

Quote of the Day

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

-- Mark Twain

(pic: a young boat tender in Coron, Palawan, Philippines)

Manila Sunset

Manila sunset, as seen from Avida Towers New Manila, 20 floors up