Manila – Glazed or Filled?
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View snapshots of the softball tournament
Manila offered something that was totally unexpected; a western diet. When I left NYC last August to head to Vietnam, I left behind McDonalds, Chipotle, Starbucks, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, and Dairy Queen. None of this exists in Ho Chi Minh City which is probably why I have lost weight since living in Vietnam! However when I arrived in Manila, there it all was again and I felt like my gluttony sin was awakened from a deep winter sleep ready to be bad again.
Bethany making a play from outfield
I actually went to Manila for my oldest niece’s softball tournament. It was my chance to explore a new country and to see my family, so I split my time equally between travel in the Northern Philippines and relaxing with family. AFter my trekking adventure, I arrived in Manilla looking forward to a few creature comforts such as a hot shower and some sinful food.
Megan and Cyndi pick up our daily dozen of donuts
I have never seen people so crazed about donuts. In addition to these western chains, there were a bunch of Asian chains too. Unfortunately every day I tried one. They even sold donuts at the ball park during the tournament. Screw the hotdogs and cracker jacks, bring on Mister Donut for the 7th inning stretch.
My time in Manila wasn’t about touring or vacationing; it was about family time. It was a great 4 days to spend with my sister, brother-in-law and nieces. And it was a great time to eat donuts, drink Starbucks, feast on a Big Mac and have Dairy Queen ice cream before heading back to untouched Vietnam!
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That’s so funny I never tough that they were crazy donuts lovers at Manila!
haha.. nice post!
hey krispy kreme is no longer in the states… lucky us we still have krispy kreme..