Cutty

When I took my kids to Kidzania in BGC there were only 2 things I knew.  (1)  It is a great place for kids to do pretend play.  (2)  It is less expensive if we go on a weekday.  Apart from that, I knew nothing. To access the facility, you must "check-in" at the Cebu Pacific Desk.  They will hand you your boarding passes that will serve as your entrance tickets.  Each child will be given checks for 50 Kidzos, the currency used inside the facility. Upon entering the main area, look for the bank, operated by BPI.  Have the checks changed to the local currency.  This money will be used to pay for the training facilities.  With the initial amount, a child can enjoy 3 activities. Most activities require participants to pay 15 Kidzos. In case you run out of money, your child can earn them by "working" for the utility companies.  The kids will earn money depending on the complexity of the task. I am not sure if you can bring in foo...

This afternoon, I said farewell to the land of milk tea and pineapple pastries. It was a tiring five-day gig in Taipei. We were fortunate to have been pampered by the organizers. We were housed in a five-star hotel, chauffeured in a tourist bus and fed buffet breakfast every day. We really didn't have to spend for anything except for souvenirs and non-essentials. I'd say that we really earned our keep. When I have more time in my hands, I'll share with you a more detailed account of my stay in Taiwan. For now, I am trying to stay up to tie up loose ends before we leave for the US this Friday. I need to remember the following: leave emergency money with my mother leave petty cash with the help issue a cheque as second installment for the house expansion look for my toiletry kit give the helpers their monthly salary pack the barong and dress for Ed's wedding get Lapid's chicharon as pasalubong bring the tablea as pasalubong #2 pass by the bank to get $ for th...