Day 1: Arrival in Manila

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May 14th 2011

Stephen pre-flight Stephen pre-flight
Stephen pre-flight

Stephen pre-flight
Stephen, my parents and I finally made our arrival to Manila after a 30 hour flight which started in Newark, through Anchorage and Tapei. When we arrived, my mom's sister Malou, brother Ferdie and brother-in-law Louie picked us up at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. They needed 2 of the drivers and 3 cars to transfer our 10 luggages and boxes. It was so great to see my aunt and Uncle after many years and as we met outside the 34 C weather and humidity felt so so good!

We headed to Ayala Alabang Village in Metro Manila where my aunt lives. Here we were welcomed by my Lola, cousins and a feast of filipino food!!! After unpacking and giving out our gifts for some family members, we ended up relaxing and planning out the first week here in the Philippines.

Stephen and I will be heading out to the white-sanded beach known as Boracay Island. We plan to relax there for the next 4 days until my sister, brother and two cousins arrive. Tonight we headed to Resort World Casino, where we stayed out till 4:00 AM!

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Enjoying the "relax mode" on the business class seatEnjoying the "relax mode" on the business class seat
Enjoying the "relax mode" on the business class seat

Enjoying the "relax mode" on the business class seat

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Bed time on Eva AirlinesBed time on Eva Airlines
Bed time on Eva Airlines

Bed time on Eva Airlines
Stephen sleeping on his way to AlaskaStephen sleeping on his way to Alaska
Stephen sleeping on his way to Alaska

Stephen sleeping on his way to Alaska
Stephen's first sight of the PhilippinesStephen's first sight of the Philippines
Stephen's first sight of the Philippines

Stephen's first sight of the Philippines
First site of PhilippinesFirst site of Philippines
First site of Philippines

First site of Philippines
 Mom an Stephen at the Airport Mom an Stephen at the Airport
Mom an Stephen at the Airport

Mom an Stephen at the Airport
All our luggagesAll our luggages
All our luggages

All our luggages
 Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggage Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggage
Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggage

Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggage
Our familyOur family
Our family

Me, Auntie Malou, Uncle Ferdie, Mom and Dad- my mm's siblings
Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggageOur drivers loading up the truck with our luggage
Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggage

Our drivers loading up the truck with our luggage
N. Aquino Ave...my own street!N. Aquino Ave...my own street!
N. Aquino Ave...my own street!

N. Aquino Ave...my own street!
Manila road signsManila road signs
Manila road signs

Manila road signs
The guard at the entrance of the gated community at my aunts...they salute when you enterThe guard at the entrance of the gated community at my aunts...they salute when you enter
The guard at the entrance of the gated community at my aunts...they salute when you enter

The guard at the entrance of the gated community at my aunts...they salute when you enter
My Aunts HomeMy Aunts Home
My Aunts Home

My Aunts Home
 The Welcome lunch The Welcome lunch
The Welcome lunch

The Welcome lunch
Welcome lucheon at my auntsWelcome lucheon at my aunts
Welcome lucheon at my aunts

Welcome lucheon at my aunts
Mango BravoMango Bravo
Mango Bravo

Mango Bravo
YUM...whipped cream, mangos, chocolate mousse and wafersYUM...whipped cream, mangos, chocolate mousse and wafers
YUM...whipped cream, mangos, chocolate mousse and wafers

YUM...whipped cream, mangos, chocolate mousse and wafers





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Date: 15th May 2011

Stephens friend Laura
That looks delicious. Looks like you guys are having a great time! tell Stepehen I said hello.

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Date: 15th May 2011

AWESOME
Love the blog. Great pics!!! xoxo Sara

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