A big salamat to my family in Manila, from left to right: Tita Agnes, little Louie, Tito Bengie, Alexi, Paulo, Juliana, and Melissa. From eating (see below, plus some durian ice cream) and drinking (thank you, Melissa), to sightseeing, they braved the Manila traffic to show us around the bustling city. The sights -- Intramuros, St. Augustine Church, Manila Cathedral, Rizal Park, Manila Bay -- were all very impressive. What won the day for me, though, was seeing the area where my mom grew up and went to school.
Link to pictures on the right.
An extended thanks to Agnes, Benjie & kids for their hospitality to you and Larissa. I probably won't recognize Malate area if I see it . I heard that it has changed much. So nice that you visited and can't wait to hear your impressions.
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