Cebu

I've been in Cebu the last few days, visiting Yen's family and friends and sightseeing. It has been low key and relaxing. Exactly what I needed. Lonely Planet gives a typically dismissive review of any city that doesn't have ultimate frisbee, which is a shame because it is a very cool city to visit. There are a few sights worth seeing, though admittedly its best feature might be its location. That being said, Fort San Pedro is cool

I am finishing this several weeks after I left Cebu, 

we basically spent ten days in Mandaue visiting with Yen's family and exploring a very cool city. It wasn't a big sightseeing vacation, but was rather just a city to live and relax in. We managed a karaoke room, a few great meals, and a trip down the length of the island.

On our last night, we went out to Lapu Lapu to go to one of the resorts frequented by Koreans on three day trips down from Seoul. It was cheezy but the pool was great and the room was wonderful.

Not really sure what else to write about, Cebu was a cool city and I hope to be back later this year or else next. It is definitely nicer than Manila, which is hectic to say the least. It is more a gateway to the Visayas than a sight in itself (we spent an unnecessary amount of time at Ayala mall/restaurant/bar area).

Anyway, it was fun and I was sad to leave.