Dear Manila

Dear Manila,

I gave you a chance. I tried to keep an open mind but...

I do not like you.

Yes, you do have some good assets. The Chinese Cemetery was peculiar. Intramuros was charming in the sunshine but...

I still do not like you.

Yes, you smelled better than Seoul and it's true that I wasn't suffocated with smog.

And I cannot hate the gateway to the islands but...

(I'm sorry) I REALLY don't like you.

Looking forward to NOT seeing you again,

MARS