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The Charms of Old Manila
Architecture, Asia, Asian Culture, Chinese Art, Phillippines, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized

The Charms of Old Manila

Follow my journey from Hong Kong to Miami during my 70-day cruise on the Oceania Insignia.  Today’s segment continues our city tour of Manila, touching on the milestones of the history of Manila and the Philippines.

We visited Rizal Park which was built in honor of the country’s hero, Dr. José Rizal.  Dr. Rizal was a doctor and novelist who was shot by a firing squad in 1896 on grounds that he was organizing a rebellion against the Spanish government.  Continue reading “The Charms of Old Manila”

Traditional Manila
Asia, Asian Culture, Cruises, Food, Ocean Cruising, Phillippines, Photography, Travel

Traditional Manila

Follow my journey from Hong Kong to Miami during my 70-day cruise on the Oceania Insignia.  Today’s segment takes me on a city tour of Manila, Philippines.

Here are a few pictures from my tour of Manila. Some say it has changed little in the past decades.  Life goes on in the heart of Manila… locals go about their everyday routine.  Continue reading “Traditional Manila”