Over coffee this morning we caught a glimpse of the local paper. Unbelievable... a few days ago a small bomb went off in Dumaguete! We're glad we're about to head for the remote beaches in Dauin.... World peace seems a long way off!
Today we've had a good look around Dumaguete. Most places are open even though today is Sunday. The local security guards at the shopping centres and the retail staff are so friendly. They open the doors for you, smile genuinely and greet you with "Good Morning Sir / Ma"am!"
We enjoyed lunch at the 'mall' which was really good and a little different from the normal foods we find on the street. One store had a whole floor of Christmas decorations and Christmas trees in every colour! On the promenade we spotted some ladies sitting chatting in the shade. They had a tray of what looked like cakes for sale. They looked a little unusual, so we stopped and asked the ladies what they were and could we please buy some. "Not for sale" came the response and a detailed explanation of what they were followed. The lady then tried to give us half of her personal cakes for free! So generous but we couldn't possibly.... We did try a little and they turned out to be a divine mix of corn, peanuts and some kind of jelly! Mmmm
When it got dark we headed along to visit the Christmas House. We were not allowed inside as there was a private dinner party in the grounds, but we looked on through the fence. It was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights, Christmas trees, you name it, Christmas everything! It really was spectacular! The photo really doesn't do it justice....
Today we've had a good look around Dumaguete. Most places are open even though today is Sunday. The local security guards at the shopping centres and the retail staff are so friendly. They open the doors for you, smile genuinely and greet you with "Good Morning Sir / Ma"am!"
We enjoyed lunch at the 'mall' which was really good and a little different from the normal foods we find on the street. One store had a whole floor of Christmas decorations and Christmas trees in every colour! On the promenade we spotted some ladies sitting chatting in the shade. They had a tray of what looked like cakes for sale. They looked a little unusual, so we stopped and asked the ladies what they were and could we please buy some. "Not for sale" came the response and a detailed explanation of what they were followed. The lady then tried to give us half of her personal cakes for free! So generous but we couldn't possibly.... We did try a little and they turned out to be a divine mix of corn, peanuts and some kind of jelly! Mmmm
When it got dark we headed along to visit the Christmas House. We were not allowed inside as there was a private dinner party in the grounds, but we looked on through the fence. It was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights, Christmas trees, you name it, Christmas everything! It really was spectacular! The photo really doesn't do it justice....
