It's More Fun in the Philippines - the Lego way

I am always fascinated with 'toys for boys' - from cars, construction trucks to Lego building blocks.  Maybe I'm a male in my previous life ^_^.

For the past few months, Lego is showcasing exhibits with different themes at the Block in SM North EDSA.    Fortunately, my office is near this mall so I was able to witness every exhibit.  Unfortunately, I was not able to take pictures from the previous exhibits.  But for this year's Philippine Independence Day celebration, I made sure to have a souvenir.

the exhibit with on lookers

They have created the Philippine map.  On top of each major island, they built and showed some of the famous tourist destinations.  It was an amazing creation; making sure of the tiny details.  Kudos to Lego for this!

the Philippine map made of Lego blocks

While taking shots and marveling at the magnificent creations, I was also reminiscing of the places I've been to.   I'm quite amazed that I was able to travel 90% of the total famous destinations featured here.

So let's have a tour of the Philippine Island....for free!

A.  Luzon - Let's start with the biggest island.  It has no many beaches but still a lot of interesting places to go to.

Luzon map with famous tourist destinations

Paoay Church and Bangui windmills

Vigan ancestral homes

Fort Santiago with our jeepney

Rizal Park should not be missed

hmmm..the famous Philippine mall...Yes! it's a tourists destination

our tamaraw

Camarines Norte's Capitol

Mayon Volcano

Banaue Rice Terraces

Basco Lighthouse in Batanes

B. Visayas - This island is home to the most pristine white beaches and great outdoors scenery.

Visayas and Mindanao maps

Sto. Nino Church

Mactan's Cross

Plaza Independencia

Magsaysay Park - where Mac Arthur first landed in Leyte

San Juanico Bridge

Bohol's pride

Iloilo's Museum

B.1 Palawan - This is my most favorite island.  This is still unexploited and the people are so friendly.

Palawan map

Coron

El Nido's stilts

Nature's Wonder - the underground river

crocodile feeding at the Crocodile Farm

C. Mindanao - It has its own charm.

Zamboanga's venta

stilts

i love the details on the fishing net and the fishes

St. James Church ub Zamboanga

Kadayawan Festival in Davao

Philippine Eagle

Pearl Farm in Samal Island

Pineapple plantation in Bukidnon (Dole or Del Monte?)

Ma. Cristina Falls in Iligan City

At least with Lego's creation, it seems we already went to these places.  It just showed how beautiful Philippines is.

There is also a play area where kids and even adults can practice their creative minds and hands.

it's just not for kids but for adults, too