Rock Climbing

Clocked up 4.5 kms walk this morning. Same as yesterday plus a little more along Aries Street which had a mix of amazing homes (there seems to be some Chinese influence in some of the architecture) plus some derelict ones that look like they’d be rat-infested. Past the signs pointing to the Earthquake Evacuation Centre. 

Back and forth along Libra Street, Zodiac, Solar, Aquarius, etc.; haven’t come across Gemini yet 😀. Total yesterday ended up being 8 kms so, early days yet.

Pretty frangipanis in all colours. 

Had to urge the girls out of bed but once I suggested rock climbing at BFC, enthusiasm picked up markedly.

We walked to the exit to book our Grab rather than bother with getting the Grab through security and traffic was congested as expected. Nevertheless, we arrived with plenty of time to have an ice-cream as the rock-climbing didn’t start until Noon.

Unfortunately the guy for the rock-climbing didn’t turn up and I think the outdoor shop had to call him. 3/4 of an hour later … but he was a super sweet young guy and he took the girls through their paces.

We spent an hour here and then did lunch followed by some shopping.

Grabbed a Grab and arrived home somewhat weary (we walked from security as they wouldn’t let the Grab in).

The girls are jumping in and out of the pool. Such energy!

Walked over 9 kms.

Well, actually. Make that 12 kms.

After a rest, the others headed out for dinner. We were feeling like we’d eaten enough but we dif have left-over pasta from lunch so we heated that and felt revived enough to call up the others and say we’d join them.

It was a brisk walk - pleasant because the temperature by 7 pm has dropped and there was a nice breeze.

Had a yummy cocktail as the others finished their meal and then played chasies in the park outside; I was hoping I wouldn’t have a heart attack! Then long walk back - not all the way as they had the car parked near the security exit.

Manila is pretty at night.