Having been here for a couple of months I thought it was high time I had what passes for a good night out with the boys so I met up with "the gang" and off we went.
The bars were rather unusual as the female clientele all seemed to think they were at the beach but social customs do vary of course, I will have to ask my honey about it.
Pool was our purpose and sure enough the establishments all had pool tables but I must say it was sometimes difficult to get a clear shot (its amazing how many ladies out for a quiet girly chat are big fans of games in progress and vocal encouragement was high) what with fans and tables encroaching in the playing area I sometimes had to unscrew my cue due to obstacles,
I must also say that whilst the pool was free the beer prices were high but as the locals were very friendly and seemed genuinely glad to see us maybe some sort of subsidy is taking place I will have to research some more and when I find out I will let you all know.
The last place we went to was the silver ollar near Osmena and they had a strange thing there was a little bucket like you get Ice in full of ping pong balls and I noticed guys paying 300pesos and throwing them up in the air much to the ladies delight its some sort of game were the women compete to "win" a ball and then get enthusiastic with the thrower perhaps there is some kind of league table didn't catch the name of the game but pool is a serious business. after all
