ESCAPADE

Have you ever dreamt of a place where you can escape from the stressful and cruel world?  Where all the luxury, comfort, entertainment and happiness can be found?  Where all of the mouth-watering cuisine can be tasted, and a place full of breathtaking view?

Mountain greenery, clear blue sky, refreshing breezes, sparkling blue ocean and fine white crystal beaches - it's more than just a wonderful world. It's a paradise on the beautiful island of “James Manor”, a royal mansion in an island that gives you the clear vision of paradise. That is what I have created in my dream. It is so ideal and perfect, my own world and my escapade.  It is a perfect place far from the reality.  I always think of this place every time I try to escape the reality of life.  When I am in this place, I always think of all the positive and wonderful things that I want to happen in the reality.

I know all of us have our own problems and hesitations in life and dreams are created to give color in to our life. As what the song of the popular band Kamikazee says “libre lang mangarap… walang hanggang  na pag-hiling libre lang mangarap, managinip ka habang gising ”

           

My fantasy world is in an island located at the center of the equator near Hawaii in the U.S.A.  I desire this island to have a tropical climate like in our country. The beach like Boracay with crystal sand and clear water.  It is an island just right to have bonding with my friends and relatives.  At the center of this island I will put my antique mansion.  The mansion is bounded by security to make sure that there are no intruders who will try to trespass with my surrounding area.  It is also surrounded by cameras to be certain in the security.

Passing through the eye popping gate, you will notice the breathtaking sculpture of myself riding a horse.  I am like a captain telling my soldiers that to retreat is to surrender, in the so called statue.  Before entering in the mansion you will be entertained by respective and heartwarming servants who will pamper you and provide you with all you want.

Everybody will be hooked and fascinated with the sophistication and elegance of the things that surrounds the mansion.  Try to take a roam inside and you will also witness how beautiful and relaxing inside. I have 10 deluxe rooms for my guest; each room is about 100 square meters, which includes its own private bathroom and balcony, it has 3 beds each. The deluxe room was designed to accommodate all my visitors, the people who want to run away from the reality. I also have 3 standard rooms; only have 2 beds each for my servants. The restrooms are designed to provide the guest with a comfortable stay with my mansion.  Every restroom has a triple shower head and a huge golden bathtub filled with milk and replaces every hour. In the basement, there is a secret passage, a tunnel that leads you all the way to Paris!

My island provides the guest and visitors the opportunities to play outdoor games: windsurfing, sailing, swimming and snorkeling; I have a gym equipped with modern workout facilities, sauna, massage and other services. The fitness concerned so that they will not miss out on their regular health and fitness enjoyment. The Nature splendor and the availability of modern facilities are complimented by the hospitality of my servants and liveliness of activities arranged for visitors, and nighttime entertainment.

One of the best views in my island is the garden that I created; it is a serene beautiful oasis with the combination of fascination like Eden’s Garden.   In the garden, there is a zoo safari where wild animals like tiger, lion, rhinos, giraffes, ostriches and dragon roam freely without people fearing them. There is also a small oasis in the center of the garden where pink flamingoes are swimming together with the swans. 

My island also have a carnival for the kids with full of eye popping and breathtaking rides to choose from.  A grand carousel with colorful features 60 ride animals to choose from, many of which replicate rare and endangered animals. You can ride giraffes, rhinos, zebras, cheetahs and many more. Get a bird's-eye view of my entire island on this unique flying ride, modeled after the hot air balloon. The helium-filled balloon can carry up to 30 people and rises up to 400 feet, giving riders a panoramic view of the crystal sea and as well as the beautiful ‘James Manor’.

I know that it is all a dream, very far from reality, but I am still hoping that one day, when the right time comes I will build my own house, a simple house that I can call my home.