Angeles!

We left the Limlingans’ with many a thank-you’s and promises to return. Dennis’ folks are so generous! Even after that show of appetite!

Dennis himself offered to drive us back to Dau. On the way, we decided to visit Angeles’ Nepo Mall. When we got there, we were surprised to find that it was not such a small place, after all. Inside, there were stalls and stalls of tiangge items. There was a Robinson’s grocery on the ground floor, and cinemas on the third.

We made the rounds of the tiangge. I looked for pretty earrings. I found a pair of silver (daw) band earrings with blue, sparkly stones for P100. Very pretty. Very sparkly! I also bought a pair with small pink stones and another pair with yellow stones. Again, very sparkly! And cheap at P50 a pair. Supposed birthstones but for that price, I wasn’t going to quibble.

The second floor offered more shops. These carried mostly clothing, bags, and footwear. I’d bought a pair of rubber slippers at SM (which I had put on, very comfy!) but I thought I’d buy another pair. This time, the thicker kind. You know, havaianas kuno! I got one for P150. They were platform thick! Very cool! The pair I got at SM was slim, regular rubber sandals but cost only a few pesos less. SM kasi!

I invited Corrine and Dennis to dinner. After their generosity, it was the least I could do. We drove around looking for a likely place. Angeles is full of Korean restos! I would love to eat at one of the better ones. They can be just as good as Japanese restos, you know. Driving around, I spotted a row of outdoor grills. We pulled up.

Dennis was surprised to discover that we don’t mind eating at such places. We told him about Victor’s and our eating motto: Mura na, marinat pa! We ordered sizzling pusit, barbecued chicken, deep fried fish eggs, and a platter of sashimi. Delicious! And cheap! The bill came to only P600. For four people, that’s a very good deal. Unfortunately (or fortunately), Dennis would not have me pay for dinner. Very gallant.

We promised Dennis we’ll return to Mexico for a weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing the historical spots Dennis says abound in the area. That’s the next adventure of the Bat Girls! We’re hoping Ate Nora can come with us.

We miss you, Myles!

Mapikon, talo!