Mom's First Trail To Antarctica

November 8, 2023

Something awaits you at the trails to Antarctica. When I saw this trail after our Oceanarium adventure, I remembered My First Polar Adventure at Ocean Park Hong Kong. I was more excited to show the place to my mom, even though I knew it wasn't as pretty as in Hong Kong. But I was certain that it would be my mom's new experience again. I bet she was more excited to see penguins.

Let's keep moving forward!

Of course, we did and passed through snowy terrains. Nope, it was just the background.

I initially expected something similar to Ocean Park Hong Kong, but unfortunately, I was disappointed to see only one kind of animal, the penguins. However, I understood that it would be hard to keep polar animals in the Philippines because of its tropical season. I even wondered if penguins survived longer in their refuge because it was quite hot inside, contrary to what I expected in freezing temperatures. It's the Philippines anyway, so I wasn't concerned much with visitors but with penguins and, of course, electricity bills, lol.

The cute and agile penguins seemed to showcase their skills to visitors. They aren't new to me, but I always adore them. The other one even gestured his head toward Mom's hand, as if doing mano po, a Filipino gesture showing respect to older people and the elderly. It was a perfect pose, not the shot, though. Just excuse my bad camera. My mom was so happy to see the penguin's gesture.

It wasn't just my mom who looked happy seeing penguins for the first time, but my little nephew too. If he can only talk, he has a lot of words to say. This little guy loves adventure too. At the same time, I was happy to be part of my family's new adventures and happiness. I hope we'll be complete next time.

See you on my next Manila Ocean Park adventure.

(All photos are mine)

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