The killer thriller in Manila
I am in Manila recovering from one of the most extreme drinking binges I have ever done. I arrived 3 nights ago and started attacking the 30pence bottles of San Miguel with an enthusiasm rarely seen in these modern times. Two days of debauchery with crazy traveller type people. Where Taiwan doesnt really have bars like the West, the Philippines has many karaoke joints with cheap beer. It is difficult to find a bar that doesnt have karaoke. Manila is hot, dusty, poor, busy and loud. I have been hanging with a 31 year old woman from Cameroon. She taught English in China so we speak Chinese to each other. There is also a big 6ft4 Yank who is great crack. The skinniest Irishman I have ever seen who wears IRA T-shirts. A very tall Kiwi who is out here looking for a wife.
It is nice to be in a traveller hostel again as Taiwan was a little like real life.
I must go as I want to take a nap and hopefully recover from one of the most violent hangovers I have ever had.
Mahubay - Tagalog for welcome
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