landed in Manila

Woke up a bit late after a few beers the night before to celebrate my
leaving, packed in a frantic rush including ironing a weeks shirts
then had to rush to the office to fix a couple of small last minute
issues, got to the airport in plenty of time which was lucky as it was
so slow to check in, then through immigration and then screening, then
they changed the gate to the furthest away, and just as i got there
changed it to the other end of the airport, doh! I've been to pudong
enough times i knew gate 228 wasn't good, its the gate that means the
plane missed its slot and needs to be bused out to, i was right and
the plane left an hour late, it did make most of that up in the air
though. Landed in the balmy 30degree heat and wandered out but
couldn't see a sign with my name, wandered around and phoned chat and
was waiting when a guy came over and asked if i was Nathan, the driver
had found me. His name was Roy and he is so friendly, we got to the
car and he was confused that i wanted to sit in the front with him and
look out, then he gave me a little driving tour of Manila and we
talked, he was one of ten children and had seven himself, with two
different wives and was now single! He is the longest member of the
company having been there 11 years! A great guy, we chatted and he
dropped me off at the beautiful flat i was staying in. The new CEO had
rented a flat in Manila but hadn't moved in yet so he let me stay at
his place until he moves in Sunday. Then i have to get a hotel room
for a night. Its a beautiful place and really near the office, no WiFi
though. So tired after a long day but found a nearby coffee shop to
get some internet before bed! Good night all!