During the first week of spring break, we went to the Philippines.
This is a locally built Pope-mobile for the Pope's visit in January 2015.
Of course, I had to indulge in a $7 shave at Bruno's Barber.
This is the gigantic, double-door to St. Augustin, the oldest church in Manila built between 1587 and 1607. It is inside the Walled City known as the Intramuros.
Beautiful paintings and sculptures influenced by 16th century Spanish painters adorn the arched walls of the church.
The inner courtyard was reminiscent of California's mission style.
St. Augustin's stone façade and bell tower were quite impressive.
We enjoyed the view of the South China Sea from the H2O hotel lobby at Ocean World.
The sun sets from "100", the only revolving restaurant in the Philippines.
The Ayala is a beautiful museum with a diorama exhibit on the history of the Philippines.
An Argentinian chef (and distant relative?) opened this steak restaurant in Manila. We'll have to go there on our next visit.
We dined at Café Juanitas - an eccentrically decorated restaurant with delicious home-cooked Filipino favorites.
After a delicious meal and a good night's rest, we headed to Myanmar for week two of Spring Break!
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