Pinay Travel in Manila Ocean Park
I’ve walked through the glass tunnels of Manila Ocean Park more times than I can count.
I’ve waved at the fishes.
Talked with stingrays.
Taken selfies with seahorses.
But this time?
This time was different.
This time, I wasn’t just a solo explorer or a tourist with friends.
I was Ate, big sister energy activated and guiding my two girl cousins through a world of underwater wonder, wide-eyed and full of giggles, holding my hands like we were about to dive into Narnia…
If Narnia was filled with sharks, jellyfish, and a 25-foot whale shark named Lolong.
And honestly? It was one of the most special days I’ve had in a long, long time.
My cousins? Sweet, smart, full of sass but rarely do we all get to go out just us girls. No parents. No school schedules. No “we’ll do it next time.”
This was our day.