Ina and Camille say "Ni Hao" to Mickey Mouse

On May 3, 2006, Ina, Camille, and Ate Lovely boarded the 8AM flight of Philippine Airlines bound for Hong Kong. Their day started just right! They were bumped into Business Class (from Economy Class) because the flight was fully booked. Also, while waiting for their flight at the lounge, they bumped into the famous and handsome Piolo Pascual. Of course, the very shy teensters could not muster the courage to ask Papa Piolo for a picture.


Ina : "Ang sosyal ko at asa Business class ako!"
Camille : Deadma

Upon arrival in Hong Kong airport, they took the Airport Express Train to Kowloon. Iris sat on the window seat and took in the HK scenary.


Ina : "Masaya ako."
Camille : "Astig!"

They spent four happy days in Hong Kong. But the highlight of their trip was going to Disneyland, Hong Kong. To get there, they took the MTR to Sunny Bay. From that station, they took the Mickey Mouse train to Disneyland! Inside the Mickey train, they saw Disney Character statues. The train handles were shaped like Mickey's silhouette.


Ina : "Wow, wow, wow, wow!"
Camille : "Coooool! Hindi sya katulad ng ibang train????"

After the 30 minute train ride, the girls finally arrived in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. It was raining, so Ina and Iris were happy they had their trusty umbrellas (which they bought from City Super).


Ina : "Wow!"
Camille : "Ang haba ng walkway from the entrance to the ticket booth. Hmph! Cute pala yung mga street lamps! Mga Disney characters... si Tinkerbelle at Ariel yung asa entrance."

A few meters from the arc was this fun fountain with a whale and a surfing Mickey (although cannot be seen in these pics below). Mommy Lovely in yellow was a great sunny contrast from the gray, gloomy sky.


Ina : Deadma
Camille : "Astig yung surfing Mickey!"
Ate Lovely: "Kaines ang mga ibang tourista dito! Nakikisingit pa sa picture! Dumadaan kahit may nagpipicture! Bad trip!"

Just like the Disneyland in L.A., Mickey Mouse greeted them "Welcome!", in a colorful arrangement of green, white, orange, and pink flowers. Check out Ina's rolled up pants. Very fashionable!


Ina : "Ang laki ni Mickey!"
Camille : "Bakit red si Mickey? Diba dapat pink? Diba pink yung sa L.A.?"

To make up for the lost photo op with Piolo Pascual, the girls snagged the chance to have their picture taken with Disney's very own Daisy Duck!


Ina : "Hi Daisy! Say Cheese! "
Camille : "Ang liit naman ni Daisy!"
Ate Tenten : "Siguro Asian si Daisy!"

The girls spent 4 hours in the Magic Kingdom. They report that parang Enchanted Kingdom ang size ng HK Disney. After Main Street, Tomorrowland na kaagad. Fantasyland and the beautiful castle can be found right in the middle of the theme park. The weather wasn't really on their side, but they had a good time nonetheless. They watched Disney On Parade and the Lion King Festival. Of course, merong shopping! Camille got several pink pens and a pencil case. Syempre may chocolates din, and Ina got lollipops.


Ina : "Masarap ang lollipop!"
Camille : "Pinakain ko si Ate Ten ng chocolate galing Disney."
Ate Tenten : "Masarap ang chocolate na galing kay Camille na galing Disney!"

Finally, what's a trip to Disneyland without a pic with Sleeping Beauty's castle?


Ina : "Fun! Mommy, I want more Disney Lollipop! Kelan ba tayo babalik dito?"
Camille : "Ang liit din ng castle, eh!"
Ate Lovely : "Nakakapagod!"