PBW6: A visit to Luneta Park
by SassyMom on Oct.25, 2009, under Beauty of Nature, Kids, Parks and Recreational Places, Philippine Travel, Pixel Bug Weekend, Sports and Recreation, Travel
As a child, I have memories of my family visiting Luneta Park or Rizal Park and even having my picture taken at that place. Luneta is where the monument of our national hero, Jose Rizal is located. As a Filipino, I just feel that my kids should visit the place to have a sense of nationalism.
Last Saturday, I decided to take them there. More than the reason above, it’s also an excuse for me to take photos for my photography class. Luneta has changed a lot the last time I was there. It’s actually a lot cleaner than I remembered.
The first photo is a picture of my son riding the Kalesa — a horse driven carriage introduced in the Philippines during the 18th century. It is no longer a popular form of transportation, you hardly see them in the Metro except for tourist spots like this. The kutsero or the kalesa driver was so friendly, he actually allowed my son to be the kutsero during our ride. It was truly an exciting experience for my ten year old.
My kids are never afraid of animals which is a good thing — they just love to caress and play with them. Here you can see them enjoying their time with the horse.
One good thing about trips like this is that I can see my kids enjoying each others company. And as a mom, it’s a joy to see them like that.
I would have wanted to catch the sunset by the bay, but my boy insisted to ride the train that was going around the park… How can I resist?
I just have to settle with this sunset photo….
It was quite a tiring day for me and the kids but it was all worth it. Seeing the smile on their faces, I know this weekend will be part of their childhood memories.
How about you? How did your weekend go?
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October 25th, 2009 on 5:00 pm
Luneta for me is one of the nicest family friendly place to spend a time with family and friends.I’d rather spend a day there than at the Malls.
October 25th, 2009 on 7:34 pm
I agree with Willa
. I dream of bringing my kiddo there as well next time we go home. It’s been decades since i had a kalesa ride! now i am homesick!hihi
we had some camel’s milk chcolate for the weekend
my entry is here http://kcelebration.blogspot.com/2009/10/pbw-al-nassma-camel-milk-chocolate.html
October 26th, 2009 on 1:46 am
Enjoy ang mga kids mo sa Luneta Park mommy.
I love your sunset photo.
October 26th, 2009 on 1:50 am
nice photos.. iba na nga po ang Luneta ngayon.. hmmm.. makapasyal nga din ulit dyan
October 26th, 2009 on 3:57 am
weehh I never ride in a kalesa, i wonder what it is to be like. ehhehe here’s my entry for the week http://www.terryannemary.com/2009/10/pbweekend-4-at-pool.html
October 26th, 2009 on 4:29 am
Tagal ko na di nakakapasyal dyan sa luneta.. and i’ve never experience riding in a kalesa yet..
Would love to bring my son there too.
Lovely photos esp the sunset photo
mines up..
October 26th, 2009 on 4:45 am
whenever we go home to my parents house in manila, riding the kalesa is a major highlight!
great shots! where do you take photography clsses? i wish i can attend one too…
October 26th, 2009 on 8:39 am
never been to that part ng luneta. my try nga hehe for photo op din hehehe
October 26th, 2009 on 8:58 am
Oh I love the third picture of your angels, they look so loving to each other! Fun-filled weekend..
Mine is here
October 26th, 2009 on 10:52 am
Great photos,I told my hubby, you must be a professional photographer to capture all these beautiful images.
I wish I could jon, but we don’t always go out during weekend, so I really don’t have anything to share..I wish I could. I will if I have something that I can post. Thanks for the invitation.
October 26th, 2009 on 11:42 am
I know I’m supposed to submit my PixelBug post on Monday morning
Sorry for the late posting…
http://www.reyapot.com/2009/10/weekend-with-my-friend-janet.html#links
October 26th, 2009 on 12:21 pm
I can’t barely remember when was the last time we visit Luneta Park.Ang dami na sigurong nagbago.
I love the photos of your kids & the last photo w/ the sunset.
Mine is up now Mommy.Asusal late again.:D
October 26th, 2009 on 8:33 pm
Great photos! I didn’t knw that there’s a train
that encircles the zoo. That’s nice… especially for kids.
Great photography ^_^
October 27th, 2009 on 4:24 am
Hi Mommy! I don’t have an entry for this week. Luneta is one of the places for the family. Sarap mag picture and at the same time, you’ll really see what a typical Filipino family is all about.
October 27th, 2009 on 11:53 am
It’s been a long time ago I haven’t been there!!The last time I went there at Luneta was I guess when I was still a year older. Picture lang ang nakita ko.Great to see the Luneta Park–I guess I have missed some of the great places in the Philippines.Thanks for sharing them.Parang biglang na-miss ko ang Pinas!!^_^
October 30th, 2009 on 11:54 pm
Ay I’m too early for photo hunt visit, wala pa.
Anyway, ang cute ng dawter mo, maamo ang mukha, pang artista.
I really would love to enrol in photography class too in order to make some progress.
November 1st, 2009 on 9:29 am
Hello Sassy Mom!
It’s up now but I’ll be back to check on others.
You invited me a month ago and I said yes pero di ko nagawa. So this week I am finally participating