Oxford Suites Makati
Durban Corner P. Burgos Streets Makati, National Capital Region, Luzon, 1200, Philippines
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Car Registration at the LTO
... this. But as bad as it is, it's possible that one day the experience could evolve to something that resembles the wording of the LTO vision and mission statements. Hey, if the DMV in New Jersey could finally get it right, there's probably hope for the Philippines. :-) And instead of 5-6 thousand pesos to have someone take care of this I spent less than 1000, and of course the time spent, and aggravation. But it's done!
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A hard working city
... Rizal park, ducking under the shelter of trees when the rain came down again. After a less than local meal at the only place we could find when the light began to fade, I said goodbye to Rob, who was off to catch a bus to a province up north, and I made my way, cheating by taxi (it was dark and I couldn't quite remember the way back to the LRT) to the hostel to end up chatting with new room mates - travelling alone is anything but ...
Manila - Metropolitan Mania
... at the school. He seemed a bit spaced out and very shy. He had been too shy to eat food in the teacher’s house, despite offers of welcome. He had no money to buy his own food and so had not eaten that morning when we got to the school around 2pm. Dada decided to try and cheer him up, and decided that the boy should meet us at Soma’s house for meditation and a nice meal. The boy did not know the exact location of the house, so it was arranged we would pick him ...
Manila: An American Ghetto
... you are ignoring a clear message from your God.
We decided to walk all the way home in the hopes of clearing our foggy brains. On the way we passed through a park that had colorful water fountains choreographed to modern hits from artists such as Lady Gaga and the cast from Glee. In the background was a large group of dancers all in white learning their own choreography. My guess is they were practicing for the street dancing competition that will go on ...
The hottest day forever...
... whilst old were reasonably clean. The bed was comfy that was the main concern and we were happy with the nominal price (including breakfast ) that they were asking.
Having stowed our luggage we went for a walk around the base which is still in operation and visited the aircraft museum area for a while. Returning we were informed there was only one place to eat and that was directly across the road in a shop come restaurant so we went to investigate. Food in a ...



