JOHANAN Papyrus: Trip-let’s-Trip-pers (KrAK-ers) Goes to Manila Ocean Park

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“Manila Ocean Park started as the first marine-themed park in the Philippines, and has now evolved into an integrated resort destination that houses exciting, enticing, and enriching marine life attractions that are truly at par with Asia’s best.” (Source)

Trip to Manila Ocean Park was not yet on our plan to do. Eventually, my cousin from Bikol, Hazel Demesa asked me to accompany her there. So I agree. But because it was a best place to experience, I asked also Krizta and Karen to go with me. They did not fail me. We went to Manila Ocean Park on February 20, 2011 (Sunday). We enjoyed the attractions altogether. Common’, join us as we looked back to our marine experience. Enjoy!!!

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We first watched the Marine Life Shows featuring the South American Sea Lions. There we met Yeni and the only male sea lion, Vincent. We were entertained by their charm. We were amazed by their performance. They made me even shouted “Wow”. They are trained so well and so tamed just like a man’s bestfriends. They can dance gracefully. And their tricks were really amazing. “It's a must-to-watch”.

They made us also realize the value of saving the water from pollution. They taught us of the importance of Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle. In the eyes of viewers, their performance had voice to be encalcated in the mindset of the people especially in the children, to save the nature from on-going destruction. Their message is not just for marine restoration but to the the whole nature at large.

After the show, we were allowed to watch them closely swimming at their aquarium.

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Next, we went to the Jellies’ place. I taught before that those I had seen in TV are no where to find here in land but only in the sea. Here, I realized that they are really true. Their graceful movement is seemed to be elegant dance in the rhythm of the music, lighting and multimedia effects. As I watched them, I felt tranquility with their gentle movements. There, I felt the silence and elegance of the sea.

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Our next destination was the Oceanarium. It said that there, we could discover over 5,000 varieties of marine creatures from around 300 species, all indigenous to the Philippines and the Southeast Asia. But as we went along, to see all those creatures could be possible in a limited time. Nonetheless, the experience to pass that “Asia's largest underwater viewing tunnel, stretching 25 meters long and curved at 220 degrees” is an awesome experience. It is a must to see place here in the Philippines. If you were there, you would feel as if that you are under the sea interacting with diffrent marine creatures.

There we searched for Nemo and fortunately, we did find him in one of the corner. I wish I could swim also on that tunnel together with them. There, I realized that we, people are not the only creatures who need respect and love. They are not just animals. They are also God’s Creatures. They need to be respected & loved, too. We could do such act by first taking care of their habitat – the sea. Oceanarium shows to us the how beautiful the sea is. It is a kingdom of its own. As I watched them inside the aquarium, it seemed that they are talking to us – “Please take care of us. Please take care of the sea.” Just imagine our place to destroyed by other creatures. Could we be happy if that happened?

Anyway, realization must be realized actually. Thus, in order for you to see the grandeur of the sea, I invite you to pay visit on this wonderful marine kingdom. You will realize, too, how good is the wisdom of God.

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When the evening came, we led our way to the Musical Fountain Show. True enough, as their advertisement goes, we were “enthralled with the magical water screen that showcases a spectacular display of fire, music, and laser lights, backed by animated marine characters.” It was a show as if we were watching a 3D cinema. But now, not on the silver screen. I was personally amazed on how the water being turned into water screen where we can watch Nemo and friends on it. It was first time to experience that thus I was really amazed. It is more than the Dancing Fountain that we could also see in some public place here in Manila. Laser lights and fires were playing above and within the water. To mention also the entertaining and funny acts of those artists in mascot. To the entire time of the show, you cannot feel bored. Your heart will be always in motion of excitement and enjoyment. I graded the show with highest excellence.

(Click here to watch Musical Fountain Show)

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To complete the package, we never allowed not to experience the prominent treatment of Dr. Fish. We set for an appointment to those little doctorfish. We went to his clinic. After a full load activities on our day at Manila Ocean Park, we are being treated to a unique spa experience. These small fishes gently nibble away dead skin on our hands and feet as for treatment, leaving the healthy skin to grow. At first, I could control myself to laugh because of the tingling sensation that I felt. In fact, this spa experience is the best for me because I had seen Krizta and Karen to be super sensitive in tingle. They could bear the tingling making them to Laugh-Out-Loud. Haha... As I enjoyed being treated by doctorfish, I enjoyed also watching my friends like crazy. Hehehe!!!