Mandaluyong Condo-Feb.21-27-2011

Our 2nd week in the Philippines, we had our sister's condo in Mandaluyong as our base It was during this time that we spent most of our time shopping for all the "bilins" from the States. We also spent a few stuff for ourselves.
We also visited our Alma Mater MCU with some of my classmates in college. The Dean of Nursing gave us a complete tour of the campus and then took us to the hospital and was introduced to the Chief Nurse who likewise gave us a hospital tour. The University and the Hospital had made some progress, I mean a lot of progress and changes for the better.
After the tour we went out to eat in one of the buffet restaurants-the place I can't remember,sorry.
Good Filipino food.
Back home you can only do 1 activity per day due to traffic. More time was spent on the road.
Gilbert and Rowena had a blessing of their new house in Sta.Ana,Manila. It's a 3 story house with an open roof. Party time..
We went to Meycauayan, Bulacan to visit the Ruetas niece and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Stayed overnight and Remy and I were well taken cared of by our niece Ely and family.
Kevin and his family were there. Everybody participated in karoake and dancing, all were having a good time. Ely also gave us a good manicure and pedicure.
After the 2nd week stay in Manila we headed to San Nicolas, Pangasinan and spent our 3rd week with Lumin and Boyet. It's their fiesta week.
Nene Garcia Gano my childhood best friend came with us in San Nicolas. Haven't seen her since I left the Philippines in 1968. She didn't change much but she was a successful teacher with successful children. We did a lot of reminiscing of our childhood in Zobel,Ermita.