A day in the City of Manila

It has been Hubby's yearly promise to went to the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Since we dated (oh well, yes that was fourteen years ago!), I have been tagged on this yearly occassion. There was only one time when we were not able to attend the feast;that was last year because I happen to at the hospital for surgery. Nonetheless, we are not part of the crowd that was almost a mob during the procession. I don't like the idea of us being part of the crowd especially since we have our son in tow. We just went there to go to mass. Hubby said this for him is to thank the Black Nazarene for all the blessing that he have been giving him all throughout. He always told me how he begged Señor for a lady love that he will end up marrying (ako daw yun!). We actually met on a friday, he was from Quaipo church that day. Seeing how people from all walks of life present during the feast makes me believe (once again!) to the Infinite Power of God. Son was very fascinated that he never gets tired of walking nor did he ever get grumpy at all.

We have spent the afternoon after the mass, trying to look for an alternate route so we won't end up following the procession or getting tangled on it. Much to our surprise, our feet bought us to the Jones Bridge. We crossed Jones Bridge and off we went to the Intramuros. To my surprise, Intramuros was a much different place than I remembered it to be. We were lucky because there was a Sto. Niño Exhibit ongoing until that day. It was nice seeing all the Infant Jesus' image being shown. A group of youngsters were also there as if practicing for a parade. They were placing makeshift drums and cymbals, but they do sound great. Reminds me of Pinoy ingenuity. Since we are already around the place, we also dropped by the Manila Cathedral and off to Luneta Park we also go. It was almost sunset when we arrived there. Our son was very happy about the experience. He even blurted out not to go to the malls and spend some more time at the park. He even mentioned boating and fishing in La Mesa Ecopark to become part of our next itinerary.

Well, a day in the City of Manila is not bad at all. Seeing the smile, makes every drop of sweat (oh, I almost forgot, we never ride any jeepneys or what have yous transferring from one place to another) worth it!