On the last day of year 2010, my hubby decided to bring me to “Circle” – a round-shaped (thus its name) park which always been a landmark of Quezon City because of its MLQ (Manuel L. Quezon) mausoleum tower. We used to visit this park often when we were just friends, but lately, or I guess it’s better to say since we got married, we hardly come around because of busy work schedules, lack of interest, and also we preferred to do our bonding moments at home (*wink* lolz!). Okay, so we went there - to our old dating venue. Returning to this place after quite a long time makes me reminisce that it’s a haven for us when we were just starting to build our own dreams together. (Uh-huh.)
Relatively, a lot of changes happen to this place. Using the underpass which built, I guess 2 years ago – a project of the former mayor of QC, Sonny Belmonte; we cross from Philcoa to the park’s premise. Walking to the dimly, golden litted underpass which apparently gives the impression of classiness, we saw the halogen-illuminated posters which summarize the history of QC from the Spanish era to the present times. The well-designed streamers also showed the struggles of the “Quezonian” for its freedom. The queue of picture-decors hanging on the wall also exhibits the past and the present Governors and Mayors of the city, as well as the park’s highlights. It’s so nice to stroll and take pictures, as we did while learning the city’s history!
Going upstairs, you’ll see the wonderful fountain! Although we didn’t see the drama of its multi-colored lights since it is a daytime, I already saw it multiple times as I'm going home from work. It is such an attraction!
Walking our way to the center of the park which is the tower itself, we saw some bazaars selling shirts, Christmas presents, accessories, etc. which costs cheaper than those merchandise sold in “We’ve-Got-It-All” big air-conditioned stores. Other stalls were offering the comfort of their chairs while selling foodstuff for those who are tired and want to have some break from their stroll and needed some energy-boost for their walking exercise. I remember some scenes on those Korean dramas where the heartbroken lead drowning their sorrows in soju on those streetside food tents (pojangmacha). You could picture the same blanketed-roof as it is, tables and chairs, except that they’re not offering “soju” or beer to their patrons. Lol.
Together with me and my hubby is my youngest brother, B. I told them that we can take a tour inside the mausoleum for free. I was thinking of that because we (referring to my classmates) did it during our high school days. Passing through the soaring tower, we did our “thing”. Selfie, posing, selfie, posing, and all that, forgetting my first plan to make a tour inside the mausoleum.
Momentarily, we saw the “Circle of Fun.” It is a theme park inside a park actually, which offers different rides, arcade fun, games and amusement. We wanted to wander inside but the park’s schedule didn’t allow us. They are closed on December 31, so we just satisfied ourselves with a bunch of photoshoots. Many people were also just taking pictures of the rides outside since they can’t go in like us. Maybe they were thinking of enjoying the last day of the year on an amusement park, but unfortunately they can’t. I feel sorry for them, too.
Then, here comes the playground. This is way better than before. More swings, see-saws, and slides for the kids and for the kids-at-heart to enjoy. More tables and chairs for the picnickers and passers-by - a whole lot more perks to enjoy bonding with our family! For those who are jaded of walking around, they offered a wide selection of bicycle, from young ones to “young-once” type, single and pedicab-sort of bikes. And for those who are too languid to prepare and bring provisions, you can try the restaurants within. You might want to choose from Max’s, Mang Inasal, or a Tropical Hamburger to name some, depending on your taste and your budget.
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