We totally loved Padre Blanco's Garden at San Agustin ... we both agree that it's one of those gardens one would love to wake up to in the morning. It's the only place that one can take pictures of ... taking pictures, especially with a flash, is forbidden in the other parts of the San Agustin Museum.
In Fr. Blanco's garden.
A view of Fr. Blanco's garden from the San Agustin Museum window.
We also visited Casa Manila - a preserved house from the old Intramuros days. You get an idea of how life was walking through the house. Too bad taking pictures inside is also prohibited.
Pictures outside Casa Manila.
Saw a calesa being drawn by a carabao. It was full, so apparently, people pay to enjoy the ride.
After walking on a part of the wall, we left Intramuros, crossed Roxas Boulevard and headed towards the boardwalk at Manila Bay.
The Christmas lights are still there and the place looks pretty at night. It was evening and we decided to eat ... we ended up eating at Cafe Adriatico's stall by Roxas Boulevard. Walking by the bay at night isn't scary these days as Mayor Atienza installed lots of lamp posts and allowed restaurants to set up stalls there.
Along Roxas Blvd. are a variety of sidewalk cafes and restaurants to eat from and depending on the establishment, you either listen to acoustic music, pop rock, a live band or watch a movie while you eat with your family or friends and enjoy the breeze and soothing sound of waves coming from the bay. If you're early, you get to sit in the few lounge chairs facing the bay or one of the swings.
After dinner, Sam and I walked towards the Cultural Center and took a jeep going to Taft Avenue where we parted ways.
All in all, we had a good day. We'll reserve Tagaytay for another time... when we can leave early!
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