DABAW 2013

Who would have thought? First the Upgrade. We booked a standard without the perks on Hotels.Com. But upon checking in, we got our first surprise of the day. Cabana it is on the 5F, with breakfasts @ Café Marco, free Wi-Fi, and cocktails on the 17F throughout our stay. Cocktails meant, free-flowing pika-pika, drinks and vodka (according to our butler, best-partnered with Schweppes Gin Tonic ;), to selected guests, such as US GIRLS.;)) Though as it is a rainy Friday night, post-cocktails, we still trekked our way to De Bonte Koe (owner is a Dutch) and Claude’s (owner is a French guy) amidst splashes of mud along the C. Bangoy street to J. Rizal. Good thing the Marco Polo Concierge were quick enough to lend us umbrellas for cover. To cut it short, we ate ably and amply. Intercontinental foodtrip best done locally. The cheesecake from Claude’s left us wordless.

Second day was a swig. We headed to Aldevinco Shopping Mall, just beside our hotel and found ourselves fashion gems. Meaning, dresses-of-a-kind to be utilized for beach wear, sleep wear, day/night –time wear altogether. I got me self a dress-to-go casually on a date.;)) We did nip a ride to Pearl Farm, but missed the boat. But did mingle and pose for pics with a genuine Tiboli weaver of dynamite drive and skill in  finishing a masterpiece. Afterwhich we headed to Lola Abon, Apo ni Lola and downtown palengke to find our pummelos and candied-durian. Dinner was light as we gorge on our tuna from a ihawan strip along M. A. Roxas very near the hotel.

Last day has become more memorable as we hail to be the surviving dining guests at Café Marco for breakfast. Chikahan-to-the-max in our lingo carried out its significance as we tackle subjects one after another, not wanting the get-together to end. But had to.          

Lastly but not the least, I just can’t help to mention though, to thank a dear royalty who remembered to share his blessings to us, just to top it all off --- a truly pleasant icing on the cake.;))

WE JUST GOT LUCKY.;D