Hi Everyone

So its the end of week 3 in Manila, and I am writing this whilst suffering a very bad hangover, I seem to have forgotten I can't hold my alcohol.

So this week was a good week at work as we had Meltem in from London who is part of the project team so it was a very productive week. Also, very tiring as I end up having calls at 8pm Manila time - people seem to forget we are 8 hours ahead over here.

This week I again ate out numerous times (well all the time really). The best Thai place I have found so far is a place called Peoples Palace in the Greenbelt, it is absolutely fantastic, the food is great there. If any of you want to come over I will take you there :).

As you can see from the photos there is quite a big drinking culture here and drinks are so so cheap which adds to it. On thursday we went out to Rue Bourbon which is the DB hangout and I love it there, I feel like I am on holiday when I am there. And I am going to try and have all of the cocktails on the menu by the time I leave Manila - it won't be too hard I dont think :).

Then on friday we had a drink at the other DB hangout - Basty's, its a nice place and they do this lovely garlic chicken with rice, big fan. Following that myself and my mate from work (Chekka) went to another place for champagne drinks, they were lovely, but Chekka made me try and Oyster - not something I will have again I dont think, a bit too fishy for my liking.

Oh and I did some flat hunting on thurday which was cool, apart from the disorganisation, I think everything in the Philippines happens much slower and you have to get used to that or it would drive you mad. There were some nice apartments, the search continued on saturday. I know where I want to live but I am just not sure on which apartment :S. Both have nice pools and also gyms. And they are near work but a bit of a walk which is good so I can get the exercise. Ive been to the gym a few times whilst here but not yet managed to get myself signed up to fitness first as work has been so crazy.

Hopefully it will be a bit calmer next week, although maybe not as it is a critical time during our project.

Anyways I must dash, I have ordered some room service (yes this is a serviced apartment but it is like a hotel) which will hopefully sort out the hangover. Then a film before bed. Oh maybe some sex and the city, I started the box set this week and I am loving it! I think I will be buying some DVDs though as I havent managed to watch any of Glee :(.

If there is anything you want to know about Manila let me know and I can back to you. I also must say to my Stephen and my family - I miss you lots :)

Over and out xx