Our host, Jejomar, is the best part of Manila.
On the pull-out couch,
We chat about travel and movies
Without miscommunication or awkwardness.
The Philippines is one of few places outside of Canada
Where people have heard about our city.
Jejomar visited on a choir tour as a kid.
A giant whiteboard displays his Couchsurfing inn schedule.
A German man is staying this week.
He almost is as friendly and helpful as Jejomar.
Our host arranges a city tour with his friend tomorrow.
He recommends vegetarian restaurants
and reviews our non-existent itinerary
Making beach-holiday suggestions
Based on his extensive travels.
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Travel Drabbles
Non-FictionAfter quitting our jobs, my partner and I hopped on a one-way flight to Asia to spend six months exploring. Come along for the ride! Journey through historic and busy China, beachy and rural Thailand, temple-tastic Myanmar, delicious and sleek Malay...
