Sunday was a date to remember. On that said date, I set foot on the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines knows as MOA (Mall of Asia) Eye. Others says it's 160 ft. tall but according to Wikipedia it's 180 ft. tall. I didn't have the time to verify which one is correct because there was no manager on sight and I was all set to be up high so I took my line on the long queue of people.
Riding the MOA Eye is not in my plan as I was in the Mall of Asia for another reason which I will clarify on another post. Right now, I am all ecstatic to share this momentous event. When I say momentous it means rare and extraordinary for me as I have a love and hate relationship with towering heights. Didn't I mention you that? Well, now that you know, be kind to me - okay.
At first, I was torn between riding or not. But my urge to overcome my fear and to experience the ride won. I thought it would be kind of a roller coaster ride but it wasn't. I was disappointed at first because I thought I would scream to death but I didn't. It's moving slowly and would take about 10 to 15 minutes in full turn. You will go up and down the gondolas while they're moving. It's so wrong of me to anticipate for a roller coaster ride for what did it offered was a nice view while on top. The famous Manila Bay sunset and the whole Mall of Asia.
There was an awkward story which made this experience unforgettable. If you want to know, scroll down on the last part. But without further ado, ladies and gentlemen the MOA Eye:
KIDDING! hahaha. this is a kiddie Ferris wheel inside the mall
Below are the pictures of the MOA Eye
If I counted it right, there are 36 air conditioned gondola
(I based my count on the picture)
(I based my count on the picture)
San Miguel By the Bay
Up close. this is the point where I was torn between risking my life or not
under the MOA Eye
while on the queue
you spot the difference? yes there are tinted gondolas
especially made for those who want to have a date overlooking Manila Bay
romantic or torture?
up and up and up
one last look
Awkward Moment:
Each ticket for the MOA eye costs 150 Php minimum of 4 person. If you'll ride in tandem you have to purchase 4 tickets which in turn cost 2 person 300 Php each. And no matter which you avail, you will be paired to another tandem when it's your turn (that's what we witnessed).
We're only two (me and my niece) so we waited for another pair to make the team four. Unfortunately we've paired to a couple who were so shy and with the duration of the ride, it's only I and my niece who did the talking admiring the view while the two of them stayed quiet and murmuring with each other.
IT FEELS LIKE WE RUINED THEIR DATE folks! THEY WANNA BE LEFT ALONE.
PRIVACY hello. But it's not our fault! Blame it to the crew.
