A.C. Rumpa Restaurant: Angeles City, Pampanga

After spending time in Picnic Grounds in Clarkfield, me and my friend headed to A. C. Rumpa Restaurant for dinner. It is a well known restaurant in the downtown City of Angeles. We ordered immediately after being offered a seat. 

Let us explore more about the restaurant. See their interior designs. I noticed that the restaurant is more of a house renovated to become a restaurant. Bright idea!

the entrance

We ordered Salisbury Steak! It's mouth-watering and for the iced tea! The best!!! Just squeeze more lime fruit and you'll crave it for more. Good enough to fill my empty stomach before going back to Manila! Wattah great weekend in Angeles City.

Iced Tea

their own version of Salisbury Steak

17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta: Angeles City, Pampanga

I got excited when my friend invited me to attend the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clarkfield, Angeles City, Pampanga. I did not confirm to join her on the date she was going to see the event (that was Saturday). As I browsed the net, checked the event and blogs related to the event, suddenly, I decided to see it too. Just got excited to see hot air balloon for the first time. I planned to catch the event the last day, it's Sunday!!!

my gate pass

Luckily I've got a friend in Angeles City, Odi, and I asked him about the event for further information. I got even more excited after few conversations. After few hours, he told me that he already got a ticket for me! So lucky enough! Hahaha. One more thing is that, he got a dinner appointment with his friends in Quezon City (Saturday night) so we decided to meet before the dinner and will go home to Angeles City together after dinner and slept over in his house.

I woke up around 05:00 the went directly to Clark to catch up the jeep going to the event area. I contacted a friend of mine in Pampanga who also wanted to see the festival. Funny thing was that, they attended the event but went late on the Saturday morning so they wasn't able to catch the balloons. With that, he decided to accompany me. How lucky is that?! 

The Crowd

We arrived on time! It was a heavy traffic approaching the event area. Long queue for getting the tickets and even more on the entrance area. I advise you get your tickets a day or two before you plan to see the event to be a hassle-free trip because it's too crowded on the event area. Here are some of the pictures I've got as balloons were getting fired.

My friend, Sonny, took pictures of me! We had so much fun taking pictures while those balloons were not high. Colorful balloons just in front of us, how cool is that?! Priceless for someone like me who witnessed a first time Balloon Festival. It was so cool. 

there I am with the balloons

After balloons, there were also some exhibitions presented to the viewers! Kites and paragliding exhibitions, helicopter flying exhibitions and RC helicopter show!

We also got the chance to see those planes used by the Air Force. Took pictures on those displayed equipment and stroll around the crowded area. Fantastic! With the gloomy sky it was not too hot so you can stroll as long as you want without even bothered by the heat of the sun. 

with Sonny

Sir, yes Sir!

The area is crowded and there's a lot of people enjoying playing kites! I did not try it! Hehe! Just enjoyed my stay there watching the crowd. 

No problem about food because there's a lot of food-carts within the area. Restrooms got a long queue too! It's not a commuter friendly unless you want to go there as early as 04:00 or even earlier. For those who got their private car, better go there early so you can have parking area near the entrance. It was totally fun! I might go there again soon... I said "I might"! :)

Didi's Pizza: Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga

Calories burned during the boxing event at Stotsenberg and we need to energize ourselves again before going home to Odi's house. I told him I am craving for pizza and a beer. LOL! We headed to Didi's Pizza. It was almost midnight and we were tired and feeling sleepy so we decided the order to take it home so we can also buy a beer before going home. After all, we might not enjoy the food if were going to have it in the resto.

Odi teased me that I look like a delivery boy of the food chain. Funny thing the interior color has also a touch of red. LOL! There is also a great painting hanged on the wall.

An aquarium inside the establishment caught my eye. There is one big fish inside the aquarium, it was behind the stairways going up to the second floor.

Try to visit this place if you happen to be in Angeles City, Pampanga so you can try their yummy pizza. It is located at McArthur Highway, Diamond Subd, Balibago, Angeles City.

Stotsenberg Convention Center: Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

After our early dinner (Odi and I) at Angeles Fried Chicken, we rushed to Clarkfield for the amateur boxing. We were picked up by his friend, Robert, who organized the event. We were assigned at the entrance, selling and checking tickets as well as stamping those who get in. When the event started, we strolled the place and took some shots outside the arena.

After strolling the area, we went inside and watch for the main event. The crowd was shouting and yelling on their bets. Betters for sure did have a lot of fun watching the event.

After the main event, we had a chance to take a picture with the referee. I forgot his name, LOL. But for sure if you're an avid fan of Filipino boxing you may know his name hehehe. I also went playfully inside the ring hahahaha! Just don't know how I felt when I was inside the boxing ring.

"with the referee"

"inside the boxing ring"

The event was a great surprise. I was not expecting I was able to watch live boxing. I had a lot of fun with Odi during that event. Good enough to burn the calories we had in our early dinner.

Angeles Fried Chicken: Angeles City, Pampanga

It was Saturday, (August 6, 2011) so I woke up early and did all the chores as early as 05:00. I was surprised when my boyfriend, Odi, invited me to visit him in Angeles City, Pampanga to watch an amateur boxing in Clarkfield, Pampanga. Without a doubt, I answered a big YES! LOL. I packed my things right after I finished my laundry and headed to Pampanga.

Oldest Restaurant in Angeles City

After meeting in Dau Terminal, we headed to a restaurant to have our early dinner. He told me, he will bring me to a nice chicken house restaurant in the city, called Angeles Fried Chicken. It was funny when we arrived at the restaurant, I noticed that there were two cars parked in front of the establishment with the same color, RED. I stood in front and he took a shot with me.

When we entered, I learned that it was the "Oldest Restaurant" in Angeles City! WOW!!! There must be something in their menu that is special which might be the reason why their customers keep on coming back with this place.

Check out their interior design. The color inside made us both laughing. We were both wearing red shirt and what was funny is that, the interior color is almost RED!!!

We ordered their special chicken. It was mouth watering! We ate barely with our hands! We enjoyed the food. Love also their ice tea with a touch of lemon. We ate as we never had meals for a week and even to Odi that he even ate my leftovers. Hahaha! That dinner is very much special. It was unforgettable dinner with Odi include that funny red wardrobe and the interior color.

Might go back there if we crave for their chicken. It was all worth it. And for sure most of the people in the city know about Angeles Fried Chicken. If you happen to be around the city, you might give a try to visit the restaurant and you'll definitely love their chicken.