It’s been a while, how are you guys? Lila and I spent a month and a half in the Philippines, Julien joined us for two weeks, and now we are back in Saudi, scratching our heads in bewilderment, wondering how we got back here. Manila was great as always, although we had our fair share of bad luck: a day after Julien arrived, Lila tripped and knocked her head, prompting a trip to the emergency room, an emergency surgery, an overnight stay at the hospital and five stitches between her eyes. She was on antibiotics for a week, and after seven days we woke up to find her covered head to toe in red spots, earning her the nickname “Tiny McScratchy”. We still aren’t sure if it was from the antibiotics or the sunscreen (we were at Punta Fuego during that time), but whatever it is, I hope it never happens again.
Manila hasn’t changed; it’s still the happiest, noisiest, most alive place on earth. I was slightly baffled though to see some girls wearing boots… Oh well, fashion has no boundaries. And I ate tons of food and gained tons of weight. I don’t regret it!
More soon, with pictures too, if I manage to get off this cloud I’ve been floating around in…
Currently listening to:
The Radio Dept.
Clinging to a Scheme
3 comments
Loraine says:
Mar 31, 2011
nice to read from you. i bet it’s from the natibiotic. poor lila. thanks for the update about manila. it’s been 14 long years when i left it and i’ve never been back. i would like but …so many buts… anyway, i am happy for you.
Timi says:
Apr 1, 2011
Really you gained a lot of weight? I doubt that! I agree Manila’s the happiest place on earth. I miss you. Come back to France very soon. I’m so jealous of Alain that he got to see you there!
kala says:
Apr 5, 2011
Loraine, yeah, I guess it’s from the antibiotics! I hope you get to visit Manila soon again. 14 years is too long! I’m sure Benji will enjoy all the noise and action of Manila.
Timi, yea, gained a lot of weight, you better believe it. Will see you soon in Paris.