We met Miggy, Hegel, and JM who had his Mazda 3, from the office here today and proceeded to go out exploring, heading to the older part of Manila. During my last visit to Manila during the summer of 07 I did not get a chance to see much of the city so I was looking forward to seeing some sights. Sights we saw.
We started at the oldest church in Manila, started in 1599. There was a wedding taking place 
when we arrived, funny because the last time I was here there was one taking place in the lobby of the Shangri La Makati. It was pretty cool seeing old the old artifacts and paintings.
when we arrived, funny because the last time I was here there was one taking place in the lobby of the Shangri La Makati. It was pretty cool seeing old the old artifacts and paintings. We then started walking to Fort Santiago. We saw the Ma
nila Cathedral on the walk. Strange thing about this place is it has been destroyed by earthquakes and wars several times, rebuilt each time, but the other church has withstood it all and it is only a few hundred yards apart.
nila Cathedral on the walk. Strange thing about this place is it has been destroyed by earthquakes and wars several times, rebuilt each time, but the other church has withstood it all and it is only a few hundred yards apart. On our way to the Fort Santiago where Jose Rizal (the Filipino Founding Father) was imprisoned and executed we saw a guy having a bad day. 
Then it was time to head for an early dinner. Debates took place on where to go and it was decided we would head to a Philippine national Treasure:
Then it was time to head for an early dinner. Debates took place on where to go and it was decided we would head to a Philippine national Treasure:
So while eating the national cuisine, wings and beers, who walks in but Eric Aurelio and his wife. Now here Duffy and I are, half way around the world, in a city of almost 2 million people, sitting in Hooters of all places and the guy we came to meet with this week is in the same place. I started this blog with one of my favorite phases and it continues to be.
Hooters is lo
cated across from the Mall of Asia which is the 3rd largest in the world and on Manila Bay. Saw a beautiful sunset and after learning that I was one of the original owners of the Clearwater Hooters it was picture time with the staff. 
Gave them all a raise and it was back to the hotel where I am now writing this drivel, listening to XM on the net and looking forward to the next adventure.
cated across from the Mall of Asia which is the 3rd largest in the world and on Manila Bay. Saw a beautiful sunset and after learning that I was one of the original owners of the Clearwater Hooters it was picture time with the staff. 
Gave them all a raise and it was back to the hotel where I am now writing this drivel, listening to XM on the net and looking forward to the next adventure. 
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