we never...Last Saturday, Rene and I drove all the way to Clark, Pampanga to watch the “Hot Air Balloon Fiesta” - an annual tournament of balloonists from various countries held in Clarkfield during the month of February. We, together with some friends were suppose to stay at Helen’s “mansion na dampa” in Angeles City the night before the event but Ren’s work got on the way. So instead of leaving Dasma at 10pm, we decided to stay until 3am for hubs to take a rest.
We arrived in Clarkfield at 5:30am, just on time for the balloon flight event, which was scheduled at 5:30 to 7:00 am. But as expected, the show started an hour later. Well, at least we had time to have breakfast and to find a good spot to capture these beautiful balloons…
With Clemz, Helen and Mark…
Two amateurs trying to look like professionals…
Love at first sight! 
Where did my parents go again?
After the hot air balloon show, Ren and I met up with a very very dear friend, Karen who patiently waited for us while we were trying to figure out our way out the Clarkfield zone. You see, we went to the wrong direction twice! So are some cars who followed us. The organizers must have at least put signs/ directions in the area so first time goers, like us, would not get lost.
We then went to “The Lakeshore”, a 253 hectares of farmland in Mexico, Pampanga, converted into an industrial, commercial, residential and recreational complex. I learned about the place through Tin’s site. We’re in Pampanga anyway, so it would be a waste not to include it in our itenerary.
The Lighthouse Grill
A nice talk with Karen…
Lighthouse
Pink sisters?
Kayak, anyone?
I’d rather ride the paddle boat.
hi ate jolana, hope u remember me! grbe ang ganda ng mga pics and stories =) feeling ko nakaka-travel na rin ako while reading your blog…keep it up! Tke care always..regards to kuya rene =)
Comment by Sarah — February 14, 2006 @ 10:15 am
Of course, I remember you dear…Who would forget a sweet girl like you?
Anyway, how did you know about my site? Curious lang. 
Thanks for dropping by, Sarah!
Comment by Jolana — February 14, 2006 @ 4:20 pm
love, love the pics jolana! did you try the breaded tilapia at the lighthouse grill? sarap nun e!!
Comment by tin — February 17, 2006 @ 12:40 pm
We just had breakfast lang kasi kaya order lang kami ng cheese burger. Masarap din!:) The place was really nice kaso napagkamalan kaming professional photographers at pababayarin sana ng P1500! Ha3x!
Comment by Jolana — February 17, 2006 @ 11:47 pm
Wow! I will post my balloon shots at the end of next week but seeing your pictures, I am a bit ashamed to show mine !
I really , really like picture number one and of course the picture of your son looking for his parents. Too cute !
Comment by Sidney — February 23, 2006 @ 8:45 am
Hi Sidney, I think it was such a good day that anybody won’t go wrong taking nice pictures. Post them still! I’d love to see them too!
Comment by Jolana — February 25, 2006 @ 8:13 pm
ur indeed a secretary of tourism….happy wedding…congratz girl…miz u…
Comment by BJ — March 1, 2006 @ 3:14 pm
Ha ha! Tnx for dropping by BJ…and yes…I’m going to attend a friend’s wedding soon…
Comment by Jolana — March 1, 2006 @ 10:52 pm
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