myth of the human body exhibit

Last  November,  I'm trying to research for my daughter's project and I was able to see this exhibit in Taguig called  " The Myth of the Human Body" ,  I was totally shocked but aroused my curiosity on how a human body can be preserved by means of  "Plastination". And I started reading all the articles and reviews about the exhibit,  it was really amazing and did I little know off,   I started sharing it with my husband and my kid.  After a week,  we decided to go and visit the exhibit.

The exhibit venue is at the  NeoBabylon Bldg, No. 9  Bayani Road  AFPOVAI, Taguig City opens from 10:30a.m. till 8:30 p.m. Entrance fee is 350.00 per person,  they say that the exhibit will run until December 2011 .

According to the guide,  the exhibit is actually divided into 7 parts according to our body systems and each parts deals with the Greek mythology : Gods and Goddesses 

1. HERACLES (Hercules in Roman Mythology) - possessing exceptional strength and power, symbolizes the muscular and the skeletal systems that support the human body.

2. POSEIDON -    God of the seas, the only god that can breath under water, symbolizes the respiratory system

3. DIONYSUS - God of wine and abundance, symbolizes the digestive system.

4. EROS  -  God of love, symbolizes the reproductive system.

5. HADES - (brother of Poseidon and Zeus) - God of the underworld, symbolizes the circulatory system of the heart which performs the endless regression of our body. 

6. ZEUS  -  Ruler of the gods, symbolizes the brain and the nervous system (as the brain rule our body) 

7. ARTEMIS  - Goddess of birth and fertility, symbolizes the cycle of birth, the reproductive system.

How to get there :

1)  Edsa , Pasay ( LRT- Rotonda Station ) ,  Take a jeep going to FTI, Kaliwa, get down at Gate 3 (Fort Bonifacio and take a jeep going to Bayani Road AFPOVAI and get down at Neobabylon bldg.

2)  Guadalupe - ABC  , if you are in Guadalupe take a jeep going to Bayani Road AFPOVAI and get down at Neobabylon bldg.

So when we entered the exhibit,  hahahaha,  big disappointment come up because we we're not allowed to take pictures inside the area but nevertheless the exhibit is so good to see and how the exhibit made possible especially in the Philippines.  

I've read in the articles that "plastination" is an innovative anatomical technology where specimens like human body, animals are permanently preserved and retaining all the texture of the skin tissues, and including their capillaries, water and lipids are replaced by curable polymer (silicone, epoxy or polyester) that are subsequently hardened . The plastination of specimens is valuable for research and teaching.

But I wonder,  can you really look at them without any hesitations? because when I saw those babies cut in half , dissected their bodies and mutilated for a hundred times (because I saw a body that cutted like a porkchop from head to toes) ,  whoaaaa,  I can not imagine if it happened to me or to my families because I even saw a man with his eyes open but he was dissected several times and he looks like a bird with flying muscles and all.  

Anyway,  it was indeed a great experience but mind-blowing for me and my family . 

 

Tagaytay Ridge Zipline

Tagaytay Ridge Zipline

June 18 ,  its actually a day after our 16th year wedding anniversary and we decided to visit Tagaytay for _nth time just to try the newly installed Zipline in Picnic grove

How to get there :
1) Manila or Baclaran  -  if you are in Manila area or in Baclaran ,  just take mini buses or bus going to Mendez / Tagaytay,   there are lots of buses going around the area  , Saulog , Kirby , Celyrosa Bus line, Erjohn and San Agustin - the bus will pass thru Coastal road, SM Bacoor , Imus  via Aguinaldo highway.   I am not sure if the amount is still the same ,  but the bus fare is about Php 120-130 ,  about 2-3 hours travel

2) Alight at the Tagaytay Rotonda, where Days Inn,  BPI bank, Chowking, Jollibee , 7-11 as landmark

3) Take the Jeep going to Picnic Grove ,  Php 8.00 per person or take a tricycle and they will ask you about Php 50.00 to Php 60.00 per ride

Picnic grove :
When we got there,  we were really hungry,  so we just grab a meal in front of the picnic grove,  the food is cheap and their Bulalo is great,  waiters are courteous and very accommodating.we ordered Bulalo, Calamares and Softdrinks.

 now we're now full and ready to explore the place

Picnic Grove Entrance fee : Php 25.00 per person ,  Table rentals 100 - 250 per table

Enjoy the sceneries , especially the overlooking   Taal Volcano

You can also enjoy a 15 mins - 30 mins body massage at the Picnic grove - fee is about Php 100-200 depending on your negotiation skills

after the long trail,  we saw the Tagaytay Zipline

Fee- we took the package - 2 way for 2 persons with 1 mug and  2 pictures Php1,000.00 and be ready to experience the exhilarating ride 150 feet off the ground , 250 meter long with 60 km/hr speed

                      

If you want to try the horseback riding in Picnic Grove,  you may,   just pay an additional Php 200-250 per horse .  The Picnic grove is known to be one of the cheaper attractions in Tagaytay so definitely expect to be crowded  especially during weekends.

Make sure that you bring your cameras with you

  

and don't forget to bring additional money to stop by at Amadeo to buy  "pasalubong" like "bunch of bananas" hanging ,  dried mangoes, "sukang paombong",  green and ripe mangoes and especially buko pies that are all available along the road!!! 

Josephine - Watercamp

Two more weeks and summer will be over and here comes, school days once again.  So we really have to make it this summer worthwhile,  hahahaha, so we immediately decided to go to Josephine Watercamp,  Actually,  its better to have that way rather than to have plans. 

To get there :

- If you are in Lawton or in Baclaran - take big buses ,  Saint Anthony , Saulog Transit and  Saint Agustin going to Cavite City and tell the driver that you are going down to Josephine , Watercamp ,  its in Panamitan, Kawit, Cavite bus fare around Php 40.00 to Php45.00 .

- You can also take small buses going to Cavite city or Tanza (via Putol or Centennial)  just go down  to Panamitan, Kawit

Entrance fee :  Adult 220.00 , Kids 200.00 

Room rates  :  Php 2,000-3,000 per night

Table Rates : Umbrella Php 450.00     Gazebo : Php 750.00 -1,000.00

Features :

1. They have 160 meter Lazy  river and you just want to afloat to the river

2. They even have kids interactive pool and adult swimming pool

3. Amenities and facilities are complete but expect a long wait especially during summer because it is really filled with so many people

4. The newest attraction in watercamp that everybody in the family will definitely enjoy,  the mini waves

pool with mini  waves

enjoying their food my husband,  my daughter and my nephew

the cute posing

the lazy river

enjoy your summer and dont forget to bring your swimsuit, your sunblock and a pocket money ,  ang pahabol sa tag-araw 

Aguinaldo Shrine

April 9, 2011, Aguinaldo shrine ,  we are here once again.  Emilio Aguinaldo is the First President of the Philippine Republic

How to get here :

Again,  take a small or big buses from Lawton or Baclaran going to Cavite City and get down in Kawit , Cavite and big or small buses will definitely pass here. Take Saulog Transit,  Saint Anthony Padua Bus line,  St. Agustine with  a sign Lawton to Cavite City. Fare around Php 40.00 - 45.00. 

Entrance fee :  

There's no entrance fee but small amount of donation would be appreciated by the caretaker and tourist guide for the maintenance of the place. 

Aguinaldo Shrine -  it is the National Shrine of the Philippines located in Kawit, Cavite and the Philippine Flag was raised here and where the Independence of the Philippines from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898. The shrine was being preserved by National Historical Institute.  

The house was first built in 1845 made from wood and thatch, and reconstructed in 1849. It was in this home where the general was born on March 22, 1869


Some of the pieces displayed has certain surprises every post or pillar in the spacious reception hall, can actually be pulled out from the wall to serve as pot stands and number of chairs and cabinets have secret compartments.

The house has also many secret passages and hiding places which can no longer show us by the guide because it is now being preserved including memorabilia and other historical facts 

The park in front of the house was highlighted by bronzeequestrian statue of Aguinaldo set on a marble

  

 

There is also a souvenir shop beside the house or near the exit gate and where you can find different kinds of souvenirs,  books,  Tahong chips,  Squids,  Shrimp chips and many others .

Prices around Php 50.00 each and  3 packs for Php 100.00 for small packs

There are so many things that you can see in here .  Hope you could at least visit the house of our heroes and take a glimpse of our National history. 

Oasis Hotel and Resort

Its our first get together weekend with our new acquaintance and its started breaking the ice for all of us. Oasis Hotel and Resort is previously known to us as Mt. Sea Resort so we decided to have a party there to get unwind.

Oasis Hotel and Resort is consider as one true destination offering the perfect mix resort accommodations and services. Just one hour away from busy life of Metro Manila which offering a modern and elegant hotel.

Oasis Hotel and Resort  offers 3 largest themed Swimming pool that can cater adults and kids, enjoyable slides . The people working there including their customer service are very accommodating and approachable. 

how to get there :

From Baclaran -  by public transportation - just take a baby bus with Naic , Cavite sign or take Saulog Transit Bus bound to Naic Ternate and ask the driver to drop you off at Oasis Resort or Km. 41.  Fare around Php 40.00 to Php 60.00 per one way.

From Manila or Baclaran via private car
If you take Coastal Road ,  once you reach SM Bacoor just turn right till you reach end of Cavitex or  take Cavitex and once you reach the end of Cavitex ,  just straight ahead , you will see on your right , CEPZA , Puregold , Jollibee if you encounter a crossing just straight ahead and once you reach KM 41 just look on your right side Oasis is just around.

entrance fee : pool and amenities
for the swimming pool and beach - Php 200.00 / pax
for beach alone Php 80.00 / pax

beach hut - Php 1,200.00
table - Php 750.00

hotel accommodations 
basic charge from Php 3,300.00++  to  Php 5,000.00++ (pls visit their website or their Facebook account)

address and contact nos.
Km41 A. Soriano st. Tanza,Cavite  (Capipisa)
tel.no. 046-686-2548

Oasis Hotel and Resort is definitely a nice place to spend with your family and loveones but be careful with the slides and the stairs because its very slippery.

If you gonna visit here,  Its definitely a refreshing thing just do not forget to bring your swimwear or swimsuit because that's what happened to me and I was very disappointed :((   Also,  don't forget to bring your cameras with you.  Anyways,  everything was so good have a wonderful time!