Sounds very interesting. I will admit that most of what I know about the city and its history comes from Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon, but it still made me more interested in going there.
As for the mail-order thing, you are right, it is everywhere. Back when I was flying all the time around the turn of the century, I shared a seat-row with a woman with a Russian accent and a ring-binder of pictures and bios from http://special-lady.com/.
Christina
· 2 years ago
Oh Lord, I was laughing through your post. Especially the moment where you decided to walk from Makati to Manila. hee. Good for you. And the guy trying to sell you 5 American dollars from 1800... made out of aluminum.
Manila is not an easy city for sure. It's got it's own charm and spirit, but it takes a while to find that groove .... amid loads of chaos and pollution and traffic and hustle.
It's Christina from BnA, btw. Look forward to reading the rest of your trip. Cheers.
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As for the mail-order thing, you are right, it is everywhere. Back when I was flying all the time around the turn of the century, I shared a seat-row with a woman with a Russian accent and a ring-binder of pictures and bios from http://special-lady.com/.
Manila is not an easy city for sure. It's got it's own charm and spirit, but it takes a while to find that groove .... amid loads of chaos and pollution and traffic and hustle.
It's Christina from BnA, btw. Look forward to reading the rest of your trip. Cheers.