Met up with Julia and Andy (both from Germany and here on vacation) for lunch at Robinson's Ermita. We ate at Cabalen (a first for all of us), then went to Chinatown. After finding a parking space I tried to take them to the area full of restaurants, but took a wrong turn at Juan Luna and ended up having to endure the sea of people (more than usual) at the market area (w/c is apparently every inch of the street).With the streets of Divisoria being what they are (w/c is freaking disgusting), I was feeling sorry for Julia since she was wearing flip-flops. And the smell..! Trooper/polite guest that she is she said she was okay.
One thing's for sure: everyone ogling them both thought they were American (those that were yelling Hey Joe weren't calling for me). Almost everyone we saw greeted them either a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. I was thinking Yeah great but watch your wallet, anyway. (Cynical, I know.)
We stopped by Tutuban Center and Binondo Church before deciding to head for the Baywalk in Roxas for some coffee. Found the car after two attempts.
After today I concluded that I am a poor tour guide. Bring me along for the wisecracks, but don't expect much in terms of historical information. Thank goodness for polite friends. ;)
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