Welcome to my first attempt at blogging my experiences in Makati City, Manila. I hope you find the information both informative and entertaining. If you wish to leave feedback, feel free to do so at the bottom of the post.
The flight to Manila (Makati) was approx. 18 hours with lay-over. The airports in both Hong Kong and Manila had a Far East feel like none other. Arriving in Manila at 11PM in the evening is a bit intimidating at first glance. The small houses and dark alleys help you realize how venerable you can be if you happen to wonder off the beaten path. However, when I arrived at my new apartment complex, The Rockwell (http://www.e-rockwell.com/) my concerns of safety were easily relieved. The complex is a work of art. Sporting all the amenities one could want, including fully equipped gym, cleaning services, housekeeping and washers/dryers in every apartment. The view of the city is spectacular 36 floors up. After unloading my bags and resting for a bit, I decided to turn in for the evening and start fresh tomorrow.
What a miserable morning, rain, rain and more rain. I have a bit of a phobia of lightning and the storm was pounding hard against my window, so I decided to rip my fanny off the couch and go to the gym. After a great workout at the gym, I ran into a young girl on the street. She was probably 6 to 7 years old and asking me if I could spare money. Now, before I go on, I would like to state that I am not a person to easily part with his money to strangers. But seeing the pain in this little girls eyes, made me think twice about dismissing her. I past her a few pesos and told her to get something to eat. It's quite amazing how 2 days in a foreign country can force you to reevaluate yourself. The sun is setting now and i plan to do some studying before I turn in for the day. Expect another blog post soon.
The flight to Manila (Makati) was approx. 18 hours with lay-over. The airports in both Hong Kong and Manila had a Far East feel like none other. Arriving in Manila at 11PM in the evening is a bit intimidating at first glance. The small houses and dark alleys help you realize how venerable you can be if you happen to wonder off the beaten path. However, when I arrived at my new apartment complex, The Rockwell (http://www.e-rockwell.com/) my concerns of safety were easily relieved. The complex is a work of art. Sporting all the amenities one could want, including fully equipped gym, cleaning services, housekeeping and washers/dryers in every apartment. The view of the city is spectacular 36 floors up. After unloading my bags and resting for a bit, I decided to turn in for the evening and start fresh tomorrow.
What a miserable morning, rain, rain and more rain. I have a bit of a phobia of lightning and the storm was pounding hard against my window, so I decided to rip my fanny off the couch and go to the gym. After a great workout at the gym, I ran into a young girl on the street. She was probably 6 to 7 years old and asking me if I could spare money. Now, before I go on, I would like to state that I am not a person to easily part with his money to strangers. But seeing the pain in this little girls eyes, made me think twice about dismissing her. I past her a few pesos and told her to get something to eat. It's quite amazing how 2 days in a foreign country can force you to reevaluate yourself. The sun is setting now and i plan to do some studying before I turn in for the day. Expect another blog post soon.
This blog is well written. I enjoyed reading it, and as always, your photography and words moved me. Keep up the good work and continue to enjoy your time in Makati.
ReplyDeleteThanks Felicia,
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy my latest post. Hope you are well.
Randy