out for a walk

i recently heard about carlos celdran's walking tours and have been itching to go since. i swung by his site and now he's got schedules and tour itineraries. anyone up for a tour of historic intramuros? please please please please please??? and maybe the CCP or evangelista street tour, too.

in case you're too lazy to check out his blog, here's the coverage of the tours i'm eyeing. (on dates i'm available.)

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK!
Walking Tour of Historic Intramuros
Almost four years running now, its the most popular tour in the selection and a definite must for beginners in Philippine History. Take a leisurely afternoon walk along the 400 year old walls of Intramuros and take in a humorous analysis of Philippine art, culture, and society from Pre-Hispanic Manila until the present. Ironically irreverent yet informative.

Itinerary:

• Manila Cathedral
  
• Postigo Gate
  
• Church of St. Ignatius Ruins
  
• One Victoria Circle
  
• San Agustin Church
  
• Casa Manila Museum

Fee: Php400.00 adults PLUS
Php 40.00 - Casa Manila fee
Php 65.00 - San Agustin museum fee
Php50.00 - Horse Carriage Ride
Date: May 29 - Sunday - 3:00PM - Meet at the Manila Cathedral

MARTIAL ARTS!
Walking Tour of the Historic Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
It's a tour all about the Philippines in the 1970’s and the tumultous era of Martial Law, bell-bottom jeans, and Miss Universe. Its a little bit disco, a little bit New Society, and completely Imeldific. So come take a trippy trip through National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsins finest buildings as we analyze one of the most controversial periods in Philippine history.

Itinerary:

• The Cultural Center of the Philppines
  
• The Philippine International Convention Center
  
• The Coconut Palace

Fee: Php400.00 adults PLUS
Php30.00 - Philippine International Convention Center fee
Php100.00 - Coconut Palace fee
Date: May 14 - Saturday - 1:00PM - Meet at Figaro Coffee Shop

EVANGELISTA QUE LINDA!
Afternoon tea and window shopping through the flea markets of Evangelista Street in Bangkal, Makati
Check out the flea market paradise of Bangkal: Makati's mecca for shoppers looking for that fabulous find. Bring a bunch of friends and let's go scour for old records, retro furniture, vintage fashions, and whatever funky things might be lurking within it's rows and rows of second-hand shops. Lots of wooden mid-20th century architecture and a cute little market adds to the charm of the neighborhood. And when we're done, lets all converge for tea and a light snack at Fat Michael's, a cute little homegrown neighborhood bistro. We'll also be going Dutch. Pay your own way ala carte (average Php200.00). Maps will be given and tips on haggling will also be taught.

Itinerary:

• Fat Michaels Restaurant
  
• Evangelista St.
  
• Apolinario St.
  
• Hison St.

Fee: Donation of any amount
Date: May 28 - Saturday - 3:30 PM - Meet at Fat Michael's.
Fat Michael's is located at 1354 Gen Lacuna St. Bangkal Makati. (turn right at Makati Apartelle from southbound lane of South Super Hiway before Magallanes).
For those of you who are directionally challenged, we can meet at the Starbucks at the Petron on Pasay Road Dasmarinas Village entrance at 3:00 and we can convoy.

interested parties, please leave a comment or ym me. i'll make arrangements with carlos (feeling close) and update you. come on, it's high time we absorb some culture.

p.s. happy mother's day to all the moms out there!!!