Manila Zoo and Intramuros

One morning, the husband suggested that we go to Manila Zoo (probably the only zoo we haven't visited with the little girl). I was a bit hesitant but for the sake of my lovely kid's happiness, I finally agreed.

Here she is looking cool and all...

Here's a family pic...

I didn't take that much pictures of the animals, save for the old elephant which is probably the same one I saw when we first went here decades ago (hehehe)...

I later on found out that there was a zebra there and obviously we didn't get to see it. Oh well.

Entrance fee (for non-Manila residents) is PhP 40.00 per adult and PhP 20 per kid, if I remember correctly.

Since we were in the area already, I suggested that we go to Intramuros. Once there, one look at the kalesa and I knew I had to ride that one. And so we did.

We went around Intramuros with a tour guide. It was like grade school all over again hehehe.

Dr. Rizal's "bone" is encased here...

Three types of bamboo. L-R: Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish bamboo.

Intramuros still has this "old-world charm" to it. Ruins and buildings were preserved, and there weren't any new modern buildings like steel buildings. Oh, except for the new (and first ever!) hotel being built there. Mixed opinions on this though they said that the hotel will follow the old-buildings style and air. We'll see when it gets completed.

Anyway, that was the end of our trip. Very impromptu but I guess it was worth it. Oh, if you want the trip too, be prepared to shell out php 300 per person!