Lunch Date with our Kids at Lau Chan Shabu Shabu and Fastood in Malate, Manila

It’s Chinese New Year today and since it is a holiday, we will head off to Sta. Mesa, Manila to buy an electric acoustic guitar for our son Paolo. He was so excited to spend the money he received as a Christmas gift from his lola, aunties, uncle, and from us. But before we proceed, we will surprise our kids by having our lunch at Lau Chan Shabu Shabu and Fastfood along Mabini Street in Malate.

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the hot pot with plain and the yummy sate soups

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Fort Santiago: Into History and Heroism

Fort Santiago or Moog ng Santiago (Fuerza de Santiago in Spanish) is the most important historical site in Manila which served as a defense fortress during Spanish Colonial Period and World War II. This is part of Intramuros (within the walls) which was referred to as the walled city of Manila.

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entrance to the fort

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