I’ve been meaning to explore more of Metro Manila for the longest time. I have a long list of places I want to see within the metropolis, but work, the weather and sleep prevails over my (non existent) will. The timely arrival of a guest from Australia gave me the perfect reason to wake up earlier than usual and venture out of my comfort zone.<\/p>\n

$\"Quiapo$ <\/a>
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Quiapo Church. I *think* this is only the second time I took a photo of the church because I always leave my camera at home whenever we go to Quiapo.<\/em><\/div>\n

\nI didn’t really venture out that far, actually. I took my guest to places I am familiar with, and though I am seeing them from the same vantage point, it’s refreshing to see them as a tourist, even if I am from this city.<\/p>\n
$\"Binondo$ <\/a>
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The Binondo Church. I was so glad the light and the sky was spectacular that day. Nevermind that the heat and the dirt, views like this makes it all worth it.<\/em><\/div>\n

\nWe walked around Makati (something I miss terribly), ate isaw at UP (always a pleasure) and haggled in Manila (a must do!).<\/p>\n
$\"Quezon$ <\/a>
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Something tells me we’re not in Makati anymore… I love seeing this side of Quezon City.<\/em><\/div>\n

\nIt was a challenge to think of things to do and places to visit. Well, of course I had to make him try eating balut (which he liked, and something I don’t personally eat), have him ride a tricycle (which he really loves), and show him where do buy dibidis and bicidis (which made the sellers VERY happy). After all those things, what do we do next?<\/p>\n
$\"Isaw\"$ <\/a>
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Mmmmmmmm, isaw.<\/em><\/div>\n

\nWe go out of town, of course. Finally, I’ll be able to go to Tagaytay<\/em>! <\/sarcasm><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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