One of the most interesting times of the year in the Philippines is Holy Week. Where else can you see penitents marching by your house whipping themselves bloody, being beaten by so called friends, and carrying crosses. You can view images here courtesy of the Telegraph.
My only real problem with this time of the year is that you have to do a lot of planning. Increase your travel times as one never knows when you may come across a procession of people beating themselves. Additionally make sure you have all of your banking issues taken care of as the banks will all close for a minimum of five days. Ensure you have money in your pockets because with the influx of visitors all of the ATMs will be out of money even though the all banks have been directed to keep their ATMs full of cash.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
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The real upside to Holy Week is that you can drive around Manila, even through Quiapo and Cubao, with no delays. It's a great time to explore Manila and play golf on beautiful empty courses in the city. You couldn't get me to a beach in Holy Week for all the promises of the Afterlife!
ReplyDeleteI think maybe next year the Bugle will have to reverse his travel plans.
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