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We are in this 1500 sq feet space in the middle of the Makati City. Client put us up at Fraser Place which is an Expat service apartment complex. Not bad. We got upgraded from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom place with kitchen and a huge laundry area. O yeah, large living room with two bathrooms w/ shower. A furnished place with everything! And I mean everything!

When we arrived on Wednesday in Manila, we were greeted by the Sale Manager of Fraser Place. As our client is one of his biggest account, he took personal care of us. Very nice. And the guy was young and energetic. Very fitting for the job. Since the check-in time was at 3pm and we arrived by noon, he took "pitty" on us and took us for lunch. We were in this sustainable food restaurant next door called LeXXXXVert (the X's because I cannot remember the name! That memorable. Was there 3 times!). Not bad food. But here in Philippines, eating habit is bad. Greasy meat everywhere. We had to eat at the Mandarin Oriental's Cantonese restaurant last night so we could have some greens! Good thing w/ the exchange rate, costed us only USD 45.00 for two people; that was 4 dishes and a dessert later.

Here are pics from inside the apt as well as the view. Today is the first day of clear sky in the afternoon. No pollution to speak of due to the rain from the last two days. But if you were to walk along the street, it's worst than Shanghai. I am pretty much apt bounded because of that. Me and the Internet to catch up on things. The wine was for a dinner tonight, 1 1/2 hour drive to another town! Actually, it's the traffic not really the distance. Hotel car is booked for the trip. It's USD 20.00 each way. Being Friday night tonight, not recommend to take a chance hailing a cab.