In Philippines Before New Years

We were very busy during the first week, in the Philippines. We flew from Hong Kong to Manila to Cebu. Our plane was 2 hours delayed in Manila so we didn't leave there until after 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve. We got to the hotel here in Cebu after 8:00 pm and they did not have a room ready for us. Luckily they eventually put us up in another room while they got our room ready so we could change and get ready for Christmas Eve Mass. We just made it over to Glyn's apartment and then to Mass at 10:00 pm.

However, the night was not over yet. After midnight, a lot of Filipinos celebrate Noche Buena, which involves fireworks and firecracker and a lot of eating an d drinking. We had the meal this year over at Glyn's apartment with her siblings. It was a lot of fun as we ate, drank, and open some gifts.

Christmas Day was more laid back as we were so tired. Glyn's brother Camilo, sis-in-law Lizel, sister Jen, and nephew Lourence came over to the hotel to visit. It was nice just relaxing and hanging out with them.

During the next couple of days, we spent some time relaxing and we also did some shopping too.

We spend another evening over at Glyn's apartment singing Karaoke, which is a National Pastime here in the Philippines. I read somewhere that Karaoke is to the Filipinos what food is to the Americans. Here are some clips of the Karaoke singing:









The one of me is embarrassing...but remember I had a few beers in me, and, hey, "do as the Romans do."

We are leaving to Bohol today to celebrate New Years. Have a safe and happy one too.

Enjoy the pictures.