Tag Archives: Manila

Philippines Post Script

Posted on May 25, 2024 by murray

The people make the place and the Philippine people are great. The diving is diverse and really, really good. Debbie managed to suss out good places to stay. The one place that was disappointing on first impression we grew to … Continue reading →

Posted in Philippines | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Manila Thoughts

Posted on May 20, 2024 by debbie

Monday today, the museums and art galleries are closed. After years of travel I think we have finally learned that. The markets will indeed be in full swing and since we haven’t visited any of them in Manila, we thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Philippines | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Architecture, Art and Cake

Posted on May 19, 2024 by debbie

The Manila Metropolitan Theatre was opened in 1931 and is in the art deco style. Unfortunately, during WWII it got bombed, which destroyed the roof but the walls held firm. The building has gone through a number of restorations and … Continue reading →

Posted in Philippines | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Intramuros and Binondo, Manila

Posted on May 18, 2024 by debbie

Our goal today is to walk though Binondo to Intramuros, the old Spanish section of Manila.The area houses Fort Santiago, the Manila Cathedral and other landmarks.  We purposely stay in a Novotel hotel located at a mall and at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Philippines | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by murray

Yup three days in just over 24 hours. We board the plane in Edmonton on Apr. 22. Left Vancouver on Apr. 23 and landed in the Philippines on Apr. 24. We should make up for that on the way home … Continue reading →

Posted in Philippines | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment