Philippines Trip / Day 1 Pt. 3

Finally we're here! We are staying at a little boutique hotel called Zuzuni which despite being smaller than most of the other hotels in the area easily became one of my favorite hotels I've stayed at. 

The room was just big enough that it never felt cramped and having a large bathroom certainly helped for the numerous showers we'd have throughout the day (humidity man, it gets ya). 

Since we were staying with Michelle's brother, we needed a room with two beds. That request ended up being a room within a room with separate bathrooms. Extra set of stairs to go up (our room now being on the 5th floor) but clever packaging. 

The placement of our place was perfect, located in Station 1 just before all of the shops in Station 2. We even had a top notch restaurant and bar located on the ground floor, working in conjunction with the hotel. Very helpful for whenever we wanted a quick bite or drink. Plus they had some top notch complimentary breakfast choices, none of that Motel 6 continental muffins and cheap bacon. 

No matter where you are in the world, there'll always be a Starbucks nearby, haha. We'll that's it for tonight 

Philippines Trip / Day 1 Pt. 2

Once we landed ashore, we again hopped into a taxi (the back bed of a tiny truck) and headed off to our final destination. On the way there though, we would go through the part of the island that wasn't meant for tourists, quickly reminding me that I am no longer in a first world country. 

Every armored vehicle I've seen so far has been unique, though this looks more professionally made than others. I'm guessing this one is based off a Toyota HiAce.

Wires on wires on wires. Not really very welcoming. 

Soon we began to see larger buildings and spotting some tourists wandering around. 

I gotta give it to MD, they do a solid job making sure that where ever you are in the world, they have a restaurant that's as nice as any other. Admittedly, the two I've seen so far in the PI are much cleaner than the ones in London. 

Passing by one of the entrances to D*Mall. We didn't know at the time, but we'd later realize that the beach was just a quick walk down that alley. 

Next post, we finally arrive.