Back to the City

Noisy, crowded, and polluted, being back in Manila felt like a real drag after relaxing on the silent and still Saud beach. We had a day before our flight home and figured we should probably try to see a few things we missed the first time.

the 19th floor

11th biggest mall-pretty boring

 Manila Bay

Three weeks ago, when we were first in the city, our pedicab driver Moses brought us to the oldest church in Manila, the San Agustin. Unfortunately there was a wedding and we were unable to tour the interior. We returned to the area to find a couple more handicrafts and walk around. As we stepped out of the taxi, there was Moses and his bicycle. He brought us back to a little shop we'd been before and then to the church. It was lovely inside!

Manila Bay sunset and our last one in the Philippines

This trip has been exhausting, stressful, terrifying, disgusting, mind-blowing, stunningly beautiful, and incredibly fun all wrapped up in one. I don't know if I would do it all over again, but I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see this amazing country and experience it with my ridiculous mother. I love you even through all the bickering. <3