BONG-ga Dubai! Day 2

We meant to keep Bong's schedule a bit lighter on his second day.  I know he was tired waking up early, mornings have been bearable with the help of caffeine and cigarettes.  He badly needs a break.  It was Patricia's turn to take him out, thank goodness for her approved-by-the-boss day off.  While me and the rest of the girls started the day bright and early, my two friends spent the morning in bed.  Chika chika, a quick shower and they were off to meet us for lunch.  Chat's, Rach's and my office were located near each other so we strategically planned to meet them along Jumeirah Beach Road.  We've an hour to spare so we thought of taking him to one of our favorite brunch spots in the city, The Lime Tree.  I know he wouldn't really enjoy the food but I've to feed him something healthy even for just one meal to break away from his coke-yosi-baboy habit.  


So there we were, four loud girls and a tourist chatting our way through lunch.  Bong thought the food was delish, he just wasn't that satisfied.  Wapakels, as long as he munched on something healthy, I'm happy with that.  


Here are some photos of that day.

The lift inside our building

Jumeirah Grand Mosque

They stopped by this mosque to take some photos

Roasted pumpkin and bacon quiche

Mediterranean pasta salad

Salad with pomegranate dressing

The to die for Carrot Cake! YUM!

Roast chicken and crispy beef bacon sandwich, I think. =D

The girls

With the tourist, soshal! =D

Our best look so far. =D

After lunch Patur and Bong went straight to Dubai Mall to view the stunning Burj Khalifa.  After a few rounds of shopping galore ni Bong Malong, they ate snacks at More.

  

Patur =)

Dubai Mall Aquarium

Turista sa Aquarium

Snacks at MORE with Patur and Kaan

Burj Khalifa

Kapag nagpapicture sa harap ng Burj Khalifa, nakakatangkad. =)

See, long legged in an instant! =D

Anong fez to? =D

Bong was cordially invited by our friends in Deira (parang Mayor lang, cordially!).  He got to know them through Facebook and kwento kwento lang.  It was their first time to meet after almost four years of "knowing" each other.  Truth is, Bong memorized their full names.  When we chat, he always calls them by their full names, or whatever name they put up in Facebook.  Thank you girls for the sumptuous PIGING you prepared that night.  Sarap na sarap lang si Malong sa baboy.  He deeply appreciates your warm welcome.  

Thank you Jem, Trisha, Batang, Kaan Patur and Lab! =D 

Thank YOU!!!!! Happy Birthday din pala kay Em!

Babuy galore!

Deira Peeps!

Habol kame!

Cheers!

If you think he's had enough fun, think again.  Things will get even more exciting in the next few days.  There's still a lot of places to see and stuff to do.  I think he's pretty well-rested and ready to explore some more.  Look out for my next posts hopefully in the next few hours.

Photos by: Bong Malong

 “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard

Let's get high on ORGANIC.

About a week and a half ago my brother JM, sounded really excited when we had our usual phone conversation. He said "Ate! May bago akong nabili, maiinggit ka!" I said, "Ano yun?" He goes, "Ang Billabong may Bob Marley collection for this summer." I replied, "Weh, d nga?" He said, "Oo nga!" in his ano-ba-yan-ate-wala-kang-alam-saang-planeta-ka-ba-galing tone. So stimulated by his latest purchase, he wanted us to turn the webcam on so he can show it off, animal talaga. I must admit, I was so envious that I immediately checked on-line if there are designs for ladies too. Unfortunately, WALEY! =(

Billabong partners with Marley & Co. for this eco-friendly spring line for 2011, hence the birth of Bob Marley x Billabong. The collection was tagged as "An apparel line committed to organic earth-friendly products". It was launched in Manila last February at the Rockwell Tent in an Irie festivity that brought together reggae acts like Cosmic Love, Spy, Coffee Break Island, and Tropical Depression who performed their own versions of Bob Marley songs. Here are some photos taken during that fiery night. (Photos taken from billabong.com/asia)

Here's the complete heap as shown in the Billabong website. To shop, you may go to this link http://www.billabong.com/asia/product-cat/345/bob-marley-x-billabong-collection.

So I went to the mall to check out these Bob Marley x Billabong items. In Billabong Dubai Mall  I saw one boardshort, some shirts and the wallet. Now I'm thinking it's really not a good idea to post this because you-know-who would surely have this bought for him. I'm still disappointed kasi waley pambabae. 

These are photos from JM, he was too excited to model for me but he doesn't want to show his face. Ahahaha, marunong din naman palang mahiya. He bought this at a skate and surf shop called Aloha Boardsports. They have branches in Rockwell, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma, Sm Megamall and SM Mall of Asia. I sure will visit this store when I go home a few months from now.

Photos by: JM, me and others taken from www.billabong.com/asia