Unplanned Dinners: A Cozy Trip to Bogo Pantaland

Hello Hivers! Good day!

Today, I want to share with you our go-to trip to Bogo City.

A Spontaneous Plan

It all started around 5 PM when my mom suddenly announced that we were heading to Bogo City for dinner. Hearing this, I quickly go into action, changing my clothes and doing a quick retouch on my face. I kept it simple with some powder and a little lip tint. At that time, it was drizzling lightly—not too heavy, but enough to create a cozy atmosphere.

Getting Ready

In about 30 minutes, I was ready, and so were my family. My dad decided to stop by the Bogo Public Market first, a place we locals also call "Carbon." While my parents were buying food, I stayed in the car, but my siblings stepped out to buy tempura. I didn’t want to miss out, so I asked them to get some for me too.

Heading to Pantaland

Once we were done at the market, we made our way to Bogo Pantaland. On the way, we stopped to buy barbecue, as we planned to have a picnic-style dinner there. My mom had thoughtfully brought plates, rice, and plastic gloves instead of utensils, keeping everything organized in the back of the car. However, she forgot to bring a small bowl or plate for the barbecue sauce. Thankfully, the kind vendor lent us one, which made us appreciate the warmth of small-town hospitality even more.

A Quiet and Peaceful Spot

When we arrived at Pantaland, we were surprised to find the place completely empty. We figured it was because of the drizzling earlier and the on-and-off rain, which might have discouraged others from visiting. For us, it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves—a rare and peaceful moment. .

At first, the drizzle had stopped, and we thought, "Perfect timing!" My mom started setting up the food, and we all settled in comfortably. But just as everything was going smoothly, the drizzle returned. It gradually became heavier, leaving us with no choice but to move our dinner inside the car.

Making the Most of It

Inside the car, I had the best spot at the back, where I could stretch out and relax. My dad even closed the back for me to keep the rain out. Despite the unexpected change of plans, we made the most of it, laughing and enjoying our food together.

At one point, my dad asked, "Don’t you have any lights there, Ate?" This made everyone laugh because it’s a common expression in our community, often used humorously to tease someone for being unprepared or clueless.

Heading Home

The drizzle didn’t stop, so we eventually decided to pack up and head home. Before leaving, we made sure to return the small plate we had borrowed from the barbecue vendor, a small act of gratitude for their kindness.

And that’s all, my dear Hivers! Thank you for reading!