Slowly, I am falling in love with this country.
Today, I am strolling at the streets of Intramuros taking pictures of every view. Everything I saw is rich in every aspect. No more, no less. Just perfect! I hope my camera has enough storage for all of my shots.
"You know hija, this walls were made by the Spaniards 400 years ago." The old woman told me while I am taking photos of the street, the people and the horses coming back and forth.
I look at her and ask her, "Why?"
"It is built as their military base here in Asia." I nodd. That explains the massive stone wall and everything.
"It's a beautiful place."
"Absolutely, one of the top tourist spots here right now." I agree to what she said. Totally mesmerizing. It give me Spanish vibes that made me feel welcome. El padre will be very proud when he knew I visited this kind of places.
After a long walk, I found a restaurant that made me hungry and I decided to grab some lunch.
"One order of Beef Lasagan and a mango shake please."
I ordered something different today. Yesterday, I ate local cuisines and traditional delicacies. Later, I would like to try best selling street foods here in th area.
After I finished my food and paid my bill, I noticed peopleare running towards a certain direction.
"Mayroong artista doon, Ma'am." She explained. The way she talk to me in her lamguage made me think that for her I am a Filipino. Yes, I look like a Filipina but I am a mestiza.
I smile with a confused faced towards here.
"Ah!" She got what I mean.
"There's a famous celebrity out there having a photoshoot. Everyone wants to meet him that's why they were in a hurry." She explained.
"Who?"
"Josh. Josh Santos of SB19. Do you know him?"
"No, I dont." I am not familiar of any celebrity here in the Philippines.
"They are the international sensation, SB19!" She shooked her head in disbelief and leave. She didn't expect that I knew nothing of this boy group
I took my belongings and with curiosity I decide to follow the group of girls who were in their school uniform carrying a plastic stick with a diamond like shape on the top of it. It's wierd, arent they old enough to play a toy?
I tried to follow but they were in a hurry that I lost them.
"Nevermind, I should continued my plans for today." I told myself in a whisper as I turn away from the route that everyone is going.
Im out of nowhere when I saw a food cart full of different types of unknown foods. Atlast, street foods!
I excitedly run towards the cart when I accidentally hit a guy who also running towards other direction. I didnt realize what happened next and the only thing I knew was I'm on the ground.
"Miss, are you okay?" The man is asking me. I tried to push myself up but the throbbing pain in my head is making me weak. I tried to grab the man's shoulder for support but someone pulled my hair.
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