The Ayala Museum was fabulous. Getting there via walking was another matter - thank goodness for the kind Filipinos that look at me and know that I am so darn confused.
The museum was 3 floors of exhibits. You start on the top and move your way down. First thing I saw was pottery (reminded me of my mother's love for it),a collection of Filipino costumes and a beautiful exhibit of historic gold jewelry. It was preceded by a great narrated film of the Filipino craftsmen creating their gold bowls, tiaras, necklaces, etc. Then you go in the VAULT and view all the pieces. The coolest thing was the drawers beneath some of the cases - you would pull it out, items were displayed and then they had a magnifying glass that was attached to a grid that you could move around and inspect the pieces. Amazing workmanship.
The next floor was filled with artwork by Filipinos - Robin - remember when we would play that game that and you would always select the topic, Filipino poets??? Well, truly there are poets and artists here. The final floor was a diarama of the history of the Philippines. Well worth the time it took to look and read.
I came back to the hotel to meet Bob's nephews wives sister, Pamela. She drove in to have lunch with me. She is adorable - works for the Wrigley gum corporation here in the Philippines. We had fun talking and laughing about things. Karen, Patti & Dick - she is a treasure.
Today it is the coolest it has been in Manila. The wind is blowing and it is wonderful.
Kids still aren't back from ICAB - they must have gone shopping for pearls and native dress. Good for them.....pictures will be up as soon as they return.
Mareta
The museum was 3 floors of exhibits. You start on the top and move your way down. First thing I saw was pottery (reminded me of my mother's love for it),a collection of Filipino costumes and a beautiful exhibit of historic gold jewelry. It was preceded by a great narrated film of the Filipino craftsmen creating their gold bowls, tiaras, necklaces, etc. Then you go in the VAULT and view all the pieces. The coolest thing was the drawers beneath some of the cases - you would pull it out, items were displayed and then they had a magnifying glass that was attached to a grid that you could move around and inspect the pieces. Amazing workmanship.
The next floor was filled with artwork by Filipinos - Robin - remember when we would play that game that and you would always select the topic, Filipino poets??? Well, truly there are poets and artists here. The final floor was a diarama of the history of the Philippines. Well worth the time it took to look and read.
I came back to the hotel to meet Bob's nephews wives sister, Pamela. She drove in to have lunch with me. She is adorable - works for the Wrigley gum corporation here in the Philippines. We had fun talking and laughing about things. Karen, Patti & Dick - she is a treasure.
Today it is the coolest it has been in Manila. The wind is blowing and it is wonderful.
Kids still aren't back from ICAB - they must have gone shopping for pearls and native dress. Good for them.....pictures will be up as soon as they return.
Mareta
Just wanted to be the first to comment, it is nice to hear your voice.
ReplyDeleteI still do not hear the voice!! It must be this lap top/ AWH AWH Dang it Spock!! can you fix this?? I need to hear them.
ReplyDeleteToo funny, I guess people are hearing voices on here. I can fix it for Bajillion Dollars.
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