" Dark "

a usual night here in Manila plus a ghostly figure that past it.
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" The Anime event "

So there was this Cosplay event last week at a mall here in Manila and boy was I glad I had my camera with me, like always, the place was packed with people and if you're an Otaku person and a true anime fanatic, then, i'm sure you're familiar with this event.
Since it's not exclusive, the meet and greet seems to be everywhere,
resulting to a bit of confusion and disarray, despite that,
I still manage to get some cool and interesting close up shots and here are
some of the highlights.













looking at their backs...






some cute hats! ^0^




where it happened:

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" Laing "

Laing - sounds like lying, is a famous Bicolano dish and is made from dried
Taro leaves or Gabi,that are meticulously shredded, or otherwise will taste itchy.

Its delectable concoction with Coconut milk, some pork, Jalapeno pepper gives
this dish a creamy with a spicy twist in it. ^0^
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" Repose "

If you want to catch a partial view of the bay,
head to the top deck, there are some comfy cushioned seats,
and what i'm showing right now is a glimpse of the
Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters.

In b*w


a word of caution though, the smell emanating from the bay can be quite
disturbing. ^-^

In colored


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happy weekend all!
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" Manila Hotel "

Now let's wander off to the pool area, where the fitness center's also located.



it's a nice balmy evening when I was there.



one could even catch a view of the bay.


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" attention please "

Inside Cafe Ilang Ilang is a smorgasbord of different cuisines and delectable desserts.

I was so busy getting small portions of this and that, plus the talking while dining that I completely forgot to take photos on some of the dish.

But I hope you like dessert... ^0^
Here's a scrumptious strawberry dessert.



for those conscious on their weight.
a sugar free pudding delight.


more sweetness and love the arrangement.


the bread portion, they looked like donuts but they're bagels.


a bigger view of the dessert area.


Sorry, I'm bad at remembering the name of the dishes,
but I think it's greek.


and i'm sure there's something that will suite your palate.


the main area of the buffet,
from Mexican burritos, to Chinese Pekin duck, to Japanese tempura and sashimi, to Italian pasta and Greek and Indian and Korean. ^-^ told you there's plenty.



Not only does it have a warm ambiance but the food was great as well.
In my opinion, better than Hotel Sofitel's Spiral or Hyatt's Market Cafe.
But as always, they only look good for now,so we'll see what happens in the
months to come. I hope it stays delicious. ^0^
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" Cafe Ilang Ilang "

Cafe Ilang Ilang as the name suggests is a resto that offers buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
But nothing seems stunning when the lights go dim and the dining experience becomes interesting as its interior.
I've never been there before, so I don't have an inkling what it looks like then, but the newly decorated furnishings was a definite masterpiece.

The one bit that I found most intriguing is this dome shaped room,
for those who wanted less noise outside and more privacy.
It looks small in this foto but has quite a room for at least 20 people.




and on the left is an array of delectable selections.


the place seems like a maze at first, but in every corner you turn are different kinds of cuisine for you to choose.


another passageway into another area, guests dining in.


From the outside looking, another dining area.


and the entryway to Cafe Ilang Ilang.


more about its food tomorrow. ^0^
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