October 19 - 24, 2010

MANILA. MANILA. MANILA.

I have so wanted to visit Manila ever since I was little (lol! Have I ever been little?!). The fact that it's flooded with shopping malls makes me so want to save to purchase items which I can only buy there.

Finally, my dreams of stepping into the lands of Manila came true. Cebu Pacific had a sale and we were able to grab some tickets. My mom needed to fix her GSIS records anyways, so I guess it's an opportunity that we just had to grab.

I find Manila very busy. lol. :) I am a probinsyana, so it's a lot different here. We went to Divisoria to purchase affordable items to serve as pasalubong and was able to successfully tour like half of SM Mall of Asia in one day. I also loved SM Megamall even if I almost got lost. lol :P

These are my top 3 shops that I liked:

1. Marionnaud (even if almost everything is E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E.)
2. Watson's (there are brands and items that are available in Manila only and not here)
3. Papemelroti (cause I adore keeping cute stuffs)

Enough of my intro, let's proceed to photos.

Romney, my cousin. He stays in Makati.

one of Jose Rizal's books

another one

and another one.

The first publication of Noli Mi Tangere

a weird tree. I dislike this kind of trees. I feel like they will eat me alive.

Fort Santiago, entrance to where Jose Rizal was imprisoned.

a lady who explained stuffs regarding Fort Santiago. I was too busy looking around to pay attention. sorry :)

Kalesa. The horse. Honestly, I pity them. It was toooooo hot that day and seeing them drooling is like a pain in my heart. I can definitely tell that they are having a hard time since their tongue can't move freely and they can't swallow properly. which I think is the main reason why they are drooling. :'(

The fountain in front of Manila Cathedral.

Fountain too.

Manila Cathedral.

me and my mom.

my bestfriend, Siz.. She works in Manila while I am here in Iloilo. I am missing her. :(

Thank you very much for reading my blog! :)

much love,

Peepir