Hi Wretch,

I have been a regular reader since you were blog-rolled by Steven den Beste. You have one of the most rewarding blogs on the Internet. Thank you for all that you have written.

I had an an assignment in Manila for about five years. (I was a contractor.) I learned to like Manila and I long to return for a very long visit. I recognized in your story much of the details of Manila, (e.g., the mountains east of Manila that I have driven through many times, the balot vendors, and so on.)

For what it is worth, I want you to know that I enjoyed this story of life in and around Manila. I will welcome future stories of this nature.

all of my best,