October 28, 2010

Open wide!

Another childhood favorite in the playground at the Rizal Park is this hippo. My sister, cousins and I felt like we were on top of the world when we were sitting in his open mouth. Now, I don't think I'd even fit in the tunnel in his chest. I think he needs a (paint) bath too—he looks like he's been wallowing in the mud for too long.

hippo playhouse in the Rizal Park's children's playground

17 comments:

  1. LowellOctober 28, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    A little hosing down would be good for him...and hippos love water (or so I've been told).

    He looks a bit frightening...I wonder if any kids are afraid of him.

    Isn't it fun to relive some childhood memories - at least the good times?

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    How impressive a sight ! Can't wait for winter to end and to return to the playground with me son.

    Please have a good Thursday you all.

    daily athens

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  3. OlivierOctober 28, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    photo culte ;o) elle est impressionnante

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  4. stevevhanOctober 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Um, hello there. I've been here too. I just wonder if my bayad pa diyan?ahahaha. I am planning to come back ther again, the go in that playground:)

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  5. DinaOctober 28, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    That would be an unusual temporary job to get--washing the hippo.

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  6. Stefan JanssonOctober 28, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    I'm sure you would fit in. Go for it!

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  7. James MarkOctober 28, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Hip! Hip! Hooray! I thought I'd look you up during my luchtime to be sure of getting a word in! It certainly is impressive and I can imagine some children being a little intimidated. Thanks once again for your visits!

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  8. brattcatOctober 28, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    hilda, this is such a pleasure revisiting childhood adventures with you.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaOctober 28, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Dear Hilda, I also agree with brattcat words, and my daughter loves so much Hippos, she has "un hippo en peluche", it's adorable!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  10. HalcyonOctober 28, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Reminds me of something you'd see on the jungle cruise in Disney World!

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  11. LoisOctober 28, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    He sure is cute Hilda!

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  12. RedPatOctober 29, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Looks like a wonderful playground!

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  13. GeorgeOctober 29, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    What a great place to play. At first I thought that was supposed to be mud on his back, but now I agree with you that he needs a new paint job.

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  14. ABOctober 29, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    He looks like he has seen a few years but - amazingly after all the kids climbing on him - he still has some teeth

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  15. ramy_vOctober 29, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Great idea for a theme. Thanks for your recollections.

    Houston Daily Photo

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  16. Costea Andrea MihaiOctober 29, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    :) beautiful place for children!

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  17. UnknownOctober 29, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    This is great! Even muddy! :-)

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