After almost two years of almost not touching equipment, I’m back. Of course it is tempting to say “with a vengeance,” but then that means shooting all the time. Maybe I would, yes?

Saturday found me in Binondo, with a historical tour by a good friend and co Iyas fellow, Jeffrey Yap.  The guy doesn’t do it for the money–he’s just so passionate about Manila that he does it for free. The tour cost P580, but it included eight foodstops, and by the fifth or sixth, most of us were just taking little bits for the taste of it, and those with enough fortitude in hauling food brought home probably enough for the next day’s meal.

Oh, he gave each of us a Mark Twain book, too!

 

 

Meeting place: Binondo church

 

Jeffrey (leftmost) gives a brief lecture on Binondo history and what to expect from the tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mirror selfie, with Jeff & darn good friend Louise.