Manila is very different from Cebu. I felt like i was in another world - or at least another country. This might have something to do with that fact that we barely left an area called Makati - which is the main business & shopping district in Manila. Needless to say, this is where people with money hang out. That description apparently described us because we stayed (although in a very cheap condotel) in Makati and ate all our meals there and did some shopping. At times it felt like America because we ate at places like Chilis and Outback Steakhouse, and enjoyed coffee at Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. There was even a Seattle's Best Coffee shop as well although we never went there.
It was a nice break from Cebu. The reason for the trip was to see Switchfoot in concert. It was put on as a benefit for IJM. The event was a success. Switchfoot put on a great show. We had great seats and we got to meet the band. One bandmember is from the Philippines so he was especially welcomed. We rocked out and sang loud! What fun.
Our friends from Cebu, David & Hilary joined us for the trip which was a real highlight since it gave us time to get to know each other better. We really value the genuine friendships that are formed as they make life so much more liveable when based oversees. The Lord is blessing us with friends just like he did so well in Chiang Mai -and in a seemingly short time as well so we are thankful.
I have no photos to share as we left our camera at the Canon service center in Manila for repair. It will be sent to Cebu in about a month so we'll be without it for a little while. That's a bummer but we hope to borrow some camera usage from friends/family while home on furlough so we don't miss out on documenting the good times.
Speaking of which, we begin the journey to North America in just 8 days. We'll be on the continent for a month with ~1/2 the time spent in Canada and the other in the U.S. We are REALLY excited about it! So to several of you... we'll see you soon!
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