The Philippines started out as a place for me to go for business, but has become one of my favorite places. The people, the culture, the landscape.
As in any place on earth, they have affluent and poor, busy cities and quiet suburbs. My preference is the city. The non stop life in action. Always moving, never ending. Perhaps it's my favorite partly because of modern conveniences. Out in the province, it is a bit to rural of a life for me. But the people I visited there were wonderful and beautiful. We all could learn a lot from them.
They are a people who do not complain life is hard. What they have is appreciated, not expected. They make due with what they have, and open their hearts and homes as if I were family. I wonder if that would happen as easily here in my own country. Life is celebrated there, just about everything is celebrated and cause for a party.
Family is an essential part of life. they stick to together and are close knit. the elderly are revered.
My experience with them was one I will never forget, and look forward to doing again. Their graciousness and hospitality was wonderful. A fun group, singing and dancing is a must. I'm not much the karaoke guy, but they sure get into it. Writing about them makes me miss them. Thank you for such a nice time spent with you and your family.
Manila a city typical of any country with it tall buildings and life never stopping. But what stands out most is the cleanliness of the city. I grew up outside New York City, so I am quite familiar with the lifestyle. They actually wash the sidewalks in Manila. Very impressive. The people are so polite. I realize I'm getting older, but the "Sir" thing. I did hit up the many Starbucks located around the city. Which anyone who knows me, knows my slight addiction to it. One of my favorite Starbucks location is in Greenbelt Mall. In the middle of a city, a beautiful green space. Hard to believe its in the middle of everything.
I'm sure I will be counting the time until my next visit.
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