#Bonchon#

August 17, 2013

BonChon - 2nd floor Ayala terraces

Presenting BonChon's  KoYo (Korean yogurt) dessert: Blueberry torte and Banoffee Pie for  75.00 php

I really liked their Banoffee Pie. It suits my taste. It has a sour taste with sweetness in it. Ummm yummy! Can't wait to try it again! ^___^

#Cebu zoo#

August 16, 2013

Unplanned visit to Cebu Zoo on my rest day is unforgettable. It was my first time to go there by taxi because it was too far and I'm not familiar to the place. Cebu Zoo is located in Woolbright Drive, Beverly Hills. You can pass by GSP/ Camp marina on your way to Cebu zoo. Entrance fee of 25.00 per adult and 10.00 for ages 4 and up.

First thing you'd see is their biggest snake in the zoo. You can take photos without flashes on the animals in the zoo.

I never had much expectation visiting the zoo. I also heard that they had a tiger but when we asked the care taker he said it died because of old age. He also said they will be expecting one after three months. There are only a few animals in the zoo which I've already seen most of them. 

Crocodile fish

 Talking parrot

 Black reindeer

 Silver pheasant

Turtle

Baby crocs

On our next picture-taking with the animals I saw an eagle with broken wings. I was so surprised and couldn't explain my emotion after seeing the poor thing. Then, I asked the care taker  why were its wings like that. He just said that they had to cut its wings so it couldn't fly higher.

Then we moved on to the next animal - an only crocodile in the zoo, aged 60 years, their oldest. Beside it are hatchlings aged 3-4 years old.

Moreover, you can see monkeys placed in a cage individually. Others are put in a cage with chains on its waist. I asked why do they have to let them wear chains on their waist though they are already placed in a cage. They just answered because some of them are witty and can easily escape. 

There also was an Asian Palm Civet but placed in a much smaller and isolated cage then I asked again why? They answered because the Asian Palm Civet doesn't moved around that much than the monkeys do. Which I don't agree.

Asian Palm Civet 

The zoo was just small enough to let us finish early. Before we decided to go home, we took the courage of taking pictures with the snakes. It really made me want to faint but at least I've tried. Here's the shot!

The scared mommy

The mighty "Stefan"

I was told you can reach Cebu zoo from Colon Street or Jones Avenue by riding any of these jeepneys with codes: 17B, 17C, 17D, etc.  Then ask the driver to stop at Sudlon, Lahug just beside Mormon's temple. You can see some motorcycle along it waiting in that area. You take one to Cebu Zoo.

#Gold mango - the search is over!#

AUGUST 4

Gold Mango Grill and Restaurant

Bagumbayan Uno, Lapu-lapu City

You can reach them at 0915-330-8432

They are open from 11:00 am to 12:00 midnight everyday

After a long journey, we have finally reached this area.  It was a 45 minute ride. It was very far indeed. We really struggled looking for this place. To those who'd like to visit and dine here's how:

1. You have to cross the first bridge to enter lapu-lapu city. 
2. From the bridge just straight ahead. You will pass by Indiana Aerospace University, few meters away you will see a signage: marigondon straight, maribago turn left.
3. Turn left from that signage and follow the road. You will also pass by Bahia Beach resort, Imperial palace, and Karancho beach. 
4. Ahead of the it are two separate roads. If you go straight the road will lead you to Tambuli resort.
5. Turn left, few meters away is where the Gold mango restaurant is located. It's placed on the right hand side of the road.

entrance just beside the street

main entrance to the restaurant

Gold mango is just a small restaurant but looks sophisticated - you can see it from their interior design. Menu's not allowed to be taken photos though we asked for permission but the owner didn't let us. So we've just taken photos from what we ordered.

This is what you'll see from their entrance.

As soon as we get in the place they immediately entertained us and headed us to our table.  

I only ordered dessert because I want to try their especialty the gold mango cheesecake but unfortunately it was unavailable. So instead, I ordered blueberry cheesecake for 130.00 php same price with gold mango cheesecake. 

Here it is! The blueberry cheesecake (130.00 php). It was mouthwatering and really looks delicious. This is the most delicious blueberry cheesecake I have ever tasted. You should also try this one! They only have small number for desserts and their most expensive was the mango crepe for 200 something.

This is their Chocolate Banana Smoothies (95.00 php) Most of their Smoothies are priced 95.00 php

We paid a total of 252.00 php with 12% vat.