Sky jump at Macau Tower

"High School life , Oh my High school life" Don't really know the song but these famous lines lingers to me as I write this entry. As we explore college, my Highschool friends and I rarely see each other, weren't able to go out every so often and so it's nice to be able to rekindle the friendship every once in while. Thus, we plan to go on a trip tp MACAU!


Why Macau? Well, we've heard so much about the place and I think it is the closest thing to Las Vegas we can get here in Asia. Not to mention a touch of Venice experience in Venetian hotel. So why not, right?

Macau is compose of 3 Islands - Macau, Coloane and Taipa.

Macau Island is more of the Busy place where tourist activities and business takes place, Taipa is more of a residential area, a more laid back place to stay and Coloane is more of a historical heritage site.( Thanks to a Semi- Macanese native Ate Vanj, Diana's cousin for all these infos ).

Will tell you more about the places and my adventures with my HS buddies in the next entries, For now, I'd focus on one of bravest undertaking I've made. My Macau SKY JUMP EXPERIENCE!

The Macau Tower, is the tallest SkyJump tower tower and is the 10th tallest building in the world ( Up to date ). Height measures 338 m (1,109 ft) from ground level to highest point.

( Info from - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau_Tower)

View of the tower from a far

Outside shot of the observation deck

Tower Entrance fee - 44 MOP

The Lobby of the tower going to the observation deck is also a museum that exhibits Macau history and artifacts

The observation deck walls shows a list of the World's tallest towers

The Macau Tower Convention Centere Boast to be the highest Skyjump tower in the world

The lower Observation Deck

You can see a panoramic view of Macau from the deck. There is also a coffee shop and a souvenir shop in this area

Glass bottom floors allows the guests to view the tower from below. For those who are afraid of heights, this might me a real challenge to walk on.

View looking down on the glass flooring... Whew, I'm a bit scared to look down.

Admiring the view...

A 360 degrees of Breathtaking view of Macau

On the way up to the 61st floor we met a Chinese guy who made the first BUNJEE jump of the day! Of course, I need to take a picture with this brave soul!

And Just about before I to head for the elevator, I am happy to grab my Sanrio Buddy - Hello Kitty

A cutie Souvenir - Hello Kitty in Macau Photoframe

Price list on the activites to do here at the 61st floor. Skywalk ( Literally just walking around the tower but outside the deck! ), Sky Jump ( I think the carzy ones do this ), Bunjee Jump ( I think the uber crazy ones to this! HAHA!)

Whoo! Prices are pretty costly too, huh?

I think I'm good with the skywalk... I think I can handle that!

The guys in orange doing the sky walk....

Hmm.. this looks fun!

motivational line that made me and my freinds to consider jumping... After all, 10 years from now, we might me too chickened out to try it even more..

dressing andl ocker room for the jumpers

Gear rental area

Guess what I am about to do??? These guys are making sure I'm all gear up!
Do I look frightened?

Having fun to ease the tension... LOL!

Checking equipments for safety..

WHOHAAAA!!!! That's me doing the SKY JUMP!!!!! You just didn't know how many times I tried to back out. HEHE! It was a CRAZY, CRAZY experience but is all worth it!!!

Free fall jump with NO parachute, just a harness attached to my back!!!! I lost my voice shouting and I haven't reached the bottom of the tower yet. That's how high it was!

Got free Tshirt, a baller, a certificate and a membership card! I'm a certified sky jumper now! YEBA! ( You can get a DVD copy of your jump if you want to. Well, I did!)

WHOHAAAA!!!! WHEW! SOMETHING I WILL BE PROUD OF FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!

Cheers to all the ones who jumped the tower!!!!

Tramping Tagaytay

Another busy week, Another stressful workload, so it's time to unwind and freshen up. Where else is the closest best venue for an out of town trip for us here in the Metro? For me, it's still my favorite side trip place - Tagaytay City.
Tagaytay will never run out of good places and things to offer for kids, for friends, for lovers and for everyone!

As a good start, we decide to eat breakfast at the bag of Beans along Aguinaldo hi-way



There are talking birds that entertain the guests in the garden area

table seating for those who want to dine in the garden area



the indoor restaurant has a cozy atmosphere

Cute ansd Clean rest rooms

One of their specialties - Beef n mushroom pie ( Single serving of pies is only less than 100 php)


This Shrimp Entree is definitely worth tasting ( Kinda expensive about 350 Php I think, but is worth the price )

Try their best seller - hot chocolate

We decided to spend our afternoon at the PARADIZOO.

How to get there: From Tagaytay highway ( from the rotonda ), turn right to Mendez the street (after the public market), go straight and turn left on the intersection before the tricycle line. Better to ask directions from the natives of the place since there are no road signs going to the zoo.

Entrace fee is 99Php and you can request a tourguide for small groups free of charge. If you also want to visit the zoo at Residence inn, You can get a 180 Php bundle for entrance on both zoos.




That's our informative tour guide educating us about Paradizoo



For those who are not in the mood for walking, you can rent a golf cart to use in touring the zoo


You can feed the camels but ask your tour guide first



Their main star is BULL-TEZ- FIVE, the 5- legged bull






Some of the animals you can see inside



Posing with some cuties...




The zoo is also a farm garden for differnt plants and flowers



Inside the butterfly sanctuary

You can have some refreshments at the gazebo at the ceter of the zoo

Souvenir shop
Next stop, another zoo in Tagaytay - The residence Inn mini-zoo
This mini zoo is really small compared t o Paradizoo so for those who don't have much time to spend, but wantd to see some animals, then thjis is the place for you. This place is conveniently located at the Main Highway. Entrance fee is about Php 100.


You can take picture with the white Lion for only 49php. Proceeds will go to the animal welfare fund on the zoo.

What a relaxing day! I guess I will never get tired of spending my weekends in Tagaytay!