Imperial Palace Suites Quezon City

... it took its toll on my umbrella which snapped several times, leaving me cold and soaking wet and forcing me to hike faster. <br><br>Upon reaching KFC, I readily walked into the counter and rattled off my order. When food was ready, I climbed up the second floor, sat in one quiet corner and ate my lunch. Sated, I lingered there for almost an hour but the downpour showed no signs of subsiding. I was getting impatient so I braved the ...

... some alive, some dead!! made in south africa see photo's for what to avoid hehehe<br><br>All visa ATM's are refusing me again here, it's a constant battle to try and remain solvent even though the accounts have plenty of money in them, I have a choice of at least 10 bank branches here some with two atm's but at the moment they are all frozen and the branches are closed from ...

... with the worst traffic just for the purpose, however still only cost a pound!! Watched transformersII very clever animation and human mixture, digital film, very good venu but aircon was like freezer, good coz Flora cuddled me whole time trying to get warm......... Ohh something different here, when you buy the ticket you also choose your seat.<br><br>Nearly so nearly went to lady gaga concert (I like her) BUT was on night before flight home and timings were ...

... I also cook enough for Flora's lunch box that she eats at midnight, I have taken to doing the same thing so we are in synch on the hunger issues!!<br><br>I spent ages looking for sausages that Flora said she liked (i often go shopping while she sleeps) but realized she meant hot dogs, this being an Americanized country! well i must say that I am not that keen on hot dogs, or at least some are pretty yuk, once I realized what I should be looking for I found ...

... Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a single parking space still open. People have resorted to parking on the side of the streets and wherever else the car might fit. It's pretty cool that we have these big name acts playing right outside our door even if Russ doesn't really care. He's not even sure who they are. But there are apparantly a lot of other people milling about down below that do know and do care and they're getting a bit ...

I can't believe how much time has passed since we've been in the Philippines. It feels as if it's only been just over a month but here it is Christmas time. Was walking through Market Market today to take our prospective driver for his physical and Christmas music is playing throughout the mall. Guess I've just got to get use to the fact that ...

I must belong here now because I got my toilet paper allowance at the office today. The guy came by with a big box and gave me three rolls. Toilet paper is not available in many restrooms unless you are in an upscale mall or restaurant. The exact reason for that hasn't been revealed to me yet. Maybe people steal it and take it home? I was also told that maybe ...

... on suspicion of being a peadophile when I arrived. To be honest, he looked the part, but you just don't know I suppose. Anyway, apart from all that its a great city. The people are really friendly and the foods good. And they know how to have a good time too, loads of pubs and clubs all over the place. And its hot. Very hot. Which is why Manilans seem to have a penchant for shopping malls. They are everywhere - monolithic, air conditioned, and really ...

... choose the fastest or slower train, depending on your attitude of traveling. I take moderate speed of train which travels at least 10-12 hours. There are also air conditioned trains and non-air conditioned for your own choice. I always take train number 272/271 to and and from Beijing to Changchun. The time of departure from and to Beijing is ideal for me and the travel time is moderate. There are bullet trains that can only take at least six ...

... land we entered a bizarre amalgam of flattened pastureland and housing development, and volcanic spires, great igneous crags breaking up the sweltering flats. It reminded me intensely of Costa Rica, another fertile land claimed by Spain. Fruit was for sale on the roadside. A thousand tricycles swarmed by us. Every spare space was being reclaimed by the hungry greenness. My first nights were spent the night staying with a family in an overgrown compound ...