Week One in Makati!

     So far we have been together here in Makati, Philippines, for about six days!  We have walked a lot, checked out a few open-air markets, walked some more, checked out a couple of grocery stores, visited quite a few restaurants, walked even more, and we even tried a little cooking with some of the things we picked up at the markets like lychees, tamarind, Thai chilis, milkfish, tilapia, mango, and a few other things.   Not all in one dish, of course.  :)
     The open-air markets are wonderful!  There is so much food from all over – Middle Eastern, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino – even grilled sweet corn like we get at the fairs in the states!  There is fresh seafood, exotic spices, sweet treats, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, flowers, plants, and so much more.  The markets are only open on Saturdays from
7 – 2 and on Sundays from 7:30 – 2, so we can’t wait to go back next weekend!

Fresh fruit and veggies

All kinds of fresh seafood....some cooked and some not.

Selfie at Salcedo Market

Milkfish (left) and Tilapia (right).  Delicious right off the grill!

A few things we brought home - giant avocado, lychees, and tamarind.

Suman (wrapped in banana leaves).  This will be a staple dessert!  Yum!  Sweet, coconut sticky rice.

Another selfie.  :)

A few handcrafts we brought home.

One more selfie!

Food from everywhere!

 



A few things to note:  I have not used a hair-dryer or put on make-up, and neither of us has been in a car since I got here.  And it is AWESOME!

More soon!
Kim and Eric