Philippines Trip - August 2010

First day in Philippines Makati at Chillis & New World Hotel

I thought I'd try to post what we do each day in the next four days just to keep track of what I've been up.

Upon arrival to Philippines at 7pm, K and I check in at New World Hotel in Makati, and go to Chillies with K's uncle, who kindly picked us up at the airport at last minute.. Thank you :D

Check out what we ate at Chillis, its not much but it was enough to fill us up at 9pm.

Big Mouth Burger Bites


Fajita Trio - Chicken/Beef/Prawn served with a bunch of stuff hehe



Overall table :D what a late feast.


A blurry Chillis menu from the outside hehe

Here are the photos of the 22nd floor, executive room in New World hotel. I would definitely recommend getting the executive room if possible :)

Philippines Trip...

Here are some of our Photos in Tagaytay, South of Manila, considerably cooler than Manila, in the mountains and has a wonderful view of Taal Volcano and Lake.
If you're wondering about the photos, this was an ocular trip to look for churches and reception venues for our wedding.

San Antonio De Padua church


Hotel Kimberly
Moon Garden

T House
Splendido

There had to be some eating involved in this trip. The food was great, tasty and presentable. Service was also excellent with a wonderful view :DFrom left to right, top to bottom: 1.Lapu-Lapu fillet served on grilled saba banana and mixed vegies 2.Not your usual spring rolls - these were filled with crispy Adobo flakes, green mango & cheddar cheese 3. Watermelon shake - served in some pretty funky glassware 4. Beef Salpicao - beefy garlicky mushroomy goodness 5. Iberian Chicken 6. Another photo of Lapu Lapu... I don't know why I put that there, I think i'm groggy.


Summit Ridge, with a view of Taal Volcano and Lake from every room.. so i think.


When we arrived back to Manila from Tagaytay, I couldn't resist Chillis, since Chillis closed in Sydney :( The food was still the same and very fulfilling. We also got a free Strawberry Margarita, only because we curiously asked what the big contraption behind the bar was... it ended up being a slush machine filled with icy margarita! The bartender ended up making a mini one for us, with some strawberries mixed in. Yay for freebies!
Appetizer Sampler plate and Mushroom Jack Fajitas (chicken) btw if there's still Chillis in Sydney please let me know hehe:D