hkskyline's 2017 in Manila - Happy Independence Day!

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To be very honest, the Philippines is not famous for its cities, but its wonderful beaches and underwater ecosystem. Nevertheless, there is enough in congested and chaotic Manila to explore and get your bearings before heading to the real tropical paradise.















Trying to find a restaurant with a view is also quite challenging!





With insufficient public transportation, workers resort to jeepneys braving traffic to get around.





On Saturdays, the Salcedo Market takes over a neighbourhood park and it seemed like a Western supermarket.























The Mall of Asia is a huge shopper's paradise in Pasay, facing Manila Bay. Facing the waterfront, a long promenade offers wonderful views of the sun setting over the bay.

















Meanwhile, the inland areas seemed more dense with Makati in the distance.



No visit to the mall is complete without exploring the huge hypermarket. Ready-made meals are very cheap as well as other seafood canned goods.







Pasta sauce in a bag is lighter to carry and it seems to come in Filipino style.



Using bags to hold your everyday cooking needs is quite common here.



More photos on my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/manila.htm