Manila, Philippines

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Jeepney, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Frying chicken in Malate, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Horse carriage, Malate, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Back alley, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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JAL746 flying over Manila — January 12, 2018


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San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Tree house, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Malate Church, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Kim Guan Taoist Temple, Malate, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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View over Malate, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines — January 11, 2018


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Japan Airlines Boeing 777-346-ER in flight — January 11, 2018

This shot was taken in flight from Tokyo to San Francisco, on my way home from the Philippines.

Philippines 2018 Journal

Wed, Jan 10

Manila — Thai Airways International 624 from BKK to Manali. Take off at 2:50pm and arrive at 7:00pm. Check into the Pan Pacific Manila. Walk around town. Dinner at the Korean BBQ.


Thr, Jan 11

Great breakfast hotel. Walk around Malata and Intramuros. Excellent lunch in alley cafe. Taxi back to hotel. Swim. Taxi to Makati. Another long walk. Taxi home.


Fri, Jan 12

Good breakfast. Check out of hotel. Taxi to airport. Board JAL 746 to Tokyo Narita. Exit plane, grab bags, pass immigration, clear customs, hop on airport to HND Haneda Airport. Eat sushi. Pass immigration. Board JAL 2 and depart at 7:45pm. Arrive SFO at 12:10pm.

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