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Soft Luxe Travels: Marilao - Pampanga - Tarlac - and Back to Bulacan Part 2: The Journey to Pampanga

 


After Rosalie's, my sister wanted to go to the market in Pampanga. However, we got there at 11 am and the stalls were already closed. So, she said that we should have lunch instead. She asked us where we wanted and I said, "let's go to Marquee Mall as I've been wanting to visit that mall for a long time." 


Snapshots from the Road

I took a snap of my wrist candies during the long drive. 

It was so traffic even though it was a Sunday because there was an accident. 

I don't know what happened, but I hope no one got hurt. There was someone on the driver's seat, but I don't know if he's the driver of the bus. 

Finally, we reached San Fernando, home of the Giant Lanterns




This is another mall I want to go to, but my sister said it's not nice. 

I was actually taking a shot of that sign. One is going to Mexico, the other direction, to Baguio. And no, it's not Mexico the country. Just Mexico, Pampanga. 😁 My son said that this is proof that Mexico and Baguio are just neighbors. 😆

On the other side of Robinsons is SM City Pampanga, and of course I want to go to this mall, too. We've passed by these malls many times, but I haven't really stepped foot in them. These two giants are facing each other, like a Mexican standoff. 😁 Most people flock to SM than Robinsons. One time, we passed by from the other side and the parking line was so long in front of SM whereas with Robinsons? Crickets. 


Most large SM Malls have that ferris wheel. 


Marquee Mall

And here's our destination - Marquee Mall. 


Watsons

There was a Watsons calling me from the second floor when we entered the mall, so I told my family that my son and I will check that out first while they go to the restroom. 

I've been looking for these Watsons-brand masks as I've learned that they're good. 

I didn't buy any because I'm still healing my face. These are not available in my local Watsons. 

A shot of the atrium.


This store looked very much like Mumuso. My son said that it could be a bootleg version. Of course, we had to see what's inside! 

 I love these spoons


...and these plates. But there was no one in the store! No cashier, no staff! I wonder if they get their wares stolen. 🤔

Other products on offer were like Mumuso's, but the materials used look cheap. 

Toll House

My sister wanted to eat at Toll House. 


They have lots of cakes 


Mango smoothie for us

Avocado smoothie for my sister

Thai Seafood Rice

Pancit

Burger Steak

Shrimps with Vegetables

Okoy

Fish Fillet



Chicken Lollipops that were still bloody

Tacos

I really liked this double decker bus. We only have the trains in Manila malls. Why don't we have this?? Hello, Timezone! 

We passed by Flying Tiger Copenhagen. The fall collection is out! I want to buy everything! But we were in a hurry, so I was only able to take photos of the display by the entrance. 

Yes, everything! I may have to visit my local Flying Tiger Copenhagen, soon! 


After this, we went straight to Tarlac to take care of business and then we went back home. Up next: Back to Bulacan. 


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