It's More Fun in the Philippines (@ Ilocos Norte )

Here is my attempt at contributing at the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" slogan.

On Moonlighting (at Maira-ira, Blue Lagoon, Ilocos Norte)




and on Rocking On! (Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Ilocos Norte)



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February 2012 -- 17th Hot Air Balloon Festival at Subic, Clark Pampanga

I was thinking of someplace to go when my sister, who has been eyeing this festival some months back, presented me with this opportunity, see the hot air balloons in Subic, Clark on February 9-12.  I am not sure yet if I can come, but I REALLY REALLY want to.

Here's what it looks like at the yearly hot air balloon festival




From http://abuggedlife.com/2012/01/07/how-to-make-your-own-its-more-fun-in-the-philippines-meme/
Anyway, looking for details, my sis checked that a ticket to the viewing area costs 200 pesos (4.5 USD estimate).  Check it HERE

Researching for more information, i found this site:
http://www.clarksubicmarketing.com/news/clark_hot_air_balloon_festival.htm

It has the schedule of the planned activities as follows:

2012 Hot Air Balloon Schedule
February 9th thru 12th 2012

February 09 THURSDAY	FIRST FIESTA DAY
	Hot Air Balloon Flights	5:30-7:00AM
	Paragliding Exhibition	6:30-7:30AM
	Ultralight Aircraft Formation Flying	7:40-8:15AM
	Ultralight Bomb Dropping Audience Participation	8:15-9:00AM
	Aerobatic Flight Display	9:00-9:40AM
	Kite Flying Exhibition	9:40-10:00AM
	AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition	10:00-10:45AM
	Sky Diving Exhibition	10:45-11:30AM
	R/C Demonstration Flying	11:30-12:00PM
	Open	12:00-1:00PM
	Sky Diving Exhibition	1:00-2:00PM
	AOPA Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting	2:00-2:45PM
	Aerobatic Flight Display	3:45-4:30PM
	Rocketry Demonstration	4:30-5:00PM
	Ultralight Formation Flying	5:00-5:20PM
	Hot Air Balloon Fly-In	5:20-6:00PM
February 10 FRIDAY	SECOND FIESTA DAY
	Hot Air Balloon Flights	5:30-7:00AM
	Paragliding Exhibition	6:30-7:30AM
	Ultralight Aircraft Flyby & Flour Bombing	7:40-8:30AM
	Aerobatic Air Show	8:30-9:15AM
	R/C Helicopter Show	9:30-9:50AM
	AOPA Aircraft Flyby	9:50-10:30AM
	AOPA Aircraft Balloon-Bursting Competition	10:30-11:15AM
	Skydiving Exhibition	11:15-12:00PM
	Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition	12:30-1:30PM
	Fire Fighting Exhibition	1:30-2:15PM
	Skydiving Exhibition	2:15-3:00PM
	Wings Over Asia Aviators Gathering Seminar	3:00-6:00PM
	Rocketry Demonstration	3:00-3:45PM
	Aerobatic Flight Display	4:00-4:30PM
	Paragliding Exhibition	4:30-5:15PM
	Hot Air Balloon Flights	5:30-6:00PM
February 11 SATURDAY	THIRD FIESTA DAY
	Hot Air Balloon Flight	5:30-7:00AM
	Paragliding Exhibition	6:30-7:30AM
	Ultralight Aircraft Flyby	7:40-8:30AM
	Krukspec Airsoft Speedball Competition	8:30-5:00PM
	Aerobatic Flight Display	8:30-9:15AM
	Search and Rescue Flying Exhibition	9:15-10:00AM
	AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying Club Flyby	10:00-10:45AM
	Skydiving Exhibition	10:45-11:15AM
	AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition	11:15-12:00PM
	Kite Flying Exhibition	12:00-12:45PM
	open	12:45-1:15PM
	Piper Turboprop bly by of Ed/Citation Mustang fly-by	1:15-1:45PM
	Skydiving Exhibition	1:45-2:15PM
	AOPA Light Aircraft Balloon-Bursting Competition	2:15-3:00PM
	Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition	3:00-3:45PM
	Aerobatic Flight Display	3:45-4:30PM
	Rocketry Demonstration	4:30-5:00PM
	Ultralight Flyby	5:00-5:30PM
	RC Airplane Flying Demonstration	5:30-5:45PM
	Hot Air Balloon Flight	5:45-6:15PM
	Hot Air Balloon Night Glow	6:45-7:30PM
	Aviators Ball	7:00PM-onwards
February 12 SUNDAY	FOURTH FIESTA DAY
	Hot Air Balloon Flights	5:30-7:00AM
	Paragliding Exhibition	6:30-7:30AM
	Ultralight Aircraft Flyby & Flour Bombing	7:30-8:30AM
	Krukspec Airsoft Speedball Competition	8:00-5:00PM
	AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying club Fly-by	8:30-9:30AM
	R/C Helicopter Show	9:30-10:00AM
	Helicopter Flying Exhibition	10:00-10:30AM
	Skydiving Exhibition	10:30-11:00AM
	AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition	11:00-12:00PM
	Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition	12:30-1:15PM
	Ultralight Flying Display	1:15-2:00PM
	RC Airplane Flying Demonstration	2:00-2:30PM
	AOPA Light Airplane Ballon Bursting Finals	2:30-3:30PM
	Aerobatic Exhibition	3:30-4:15PM
	Rocketry Demonstration	4:15-4:45PM
	Microlight & Ultralight Flyby	4:45-5:30PM
	Hot Air Balloon Night Glow	5:30-6:45PM
	Crew and Awards Night Party	7:30PM

 

I'd be interested to be there even for only a day just to see the hot air balloons get up in the air. Inspite of this disclaimer 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is prepared for your convenience only. As with any large outdoor event, programmed schedules are subject to change without notification. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather and numerous other factors, the actual times these activities occur may change or the activities may be cancelled altogether.

Regardless, I want to be in Subic next month. Oh please please Lord let me go there next month. I LIKE! 

Properties in this Fun Country, see here

It's more fun in the Philippines

Here is the recent Department of Tourism Slogan:



It really is fun in the Philippines. I haven't been to anywhere else so I can't say that it is more fun here than anywhere else.  Point is, it really is fun in here.

Just look at this:


Boracay


Palawan
National Geographic Places Photo Winner 2011 (See link)

Photo and caption by George Tapan

A rainbow arches over the Philippines' Onuk Island after a rainstorm.

Photographer George Tapan "showed a perfect sense of timing and composition in the way he captured the two small human subjects in this beautiful scene, and that really made the shot," noted judge Tim Laman.

The "very moody, beautifully composed" image, called "Into the Green Zone," compellingly shows a sense of place via the dark clouds, rainbows, the spot of pink amid a palette of blues and greens, and the woman's flowing hair, said judge Amy Toensing.

Peter Essick was also captivated by the detail of the woman's hair. It only "fills a fraction of the picture's real estate, but by capturing the movement at the apex, the photographer has documented a sense of style and flair," he said.

Overall, the picture shows that "small things can sometimes make a big difference."

Photo Location

Onuk Island, Balabac Palawan, Philippines

One of the Seven Wonders of Nature, The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River - Palawan


Chocolate Hills - Bohol


Banawe Rice Terraces - Benguet

The food


(from http://philippinesfoodrecipes.blogspot.com/)

The festivals


(from: http://www.paraisophilippines.com/category/philippine-cities/)

...and the people


(from: http://kunishare.blogspot.com/2009/10/filipino-smiles-despite-odds-typhoon.html)

(Photos searched from Google)

It really is fun in the Philippines.

Btw, if you would like to settle in this fun country and find a home, check these sites

Manila Sun Blogger
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Live in this Fun Country!