Ah yes, Zobel, during my two stays in the Phils, I tended to look for any excuse to visit McDonald's so's I could indulge myself with their deliciously thin and crispy chips, followed by an equally-tempting caramel sundae. Mmm, two delicacies with which my kindly Far Eastern friends were none too familiar. [Couldn't find vanilla ice cream anywhere - although plenty of that purple stuff known as 'Uby'!] Whilst I enjoyed the customary 'Big Mac' (with the chips ... not the dessert!) Myrna would tuck into fried chicken pieces accompanied by two portions of rice. This was at lunctime only, of course; for the other meals we ate good wholesome Filipino nosh, like fish (without the batter unfortunately) lechon and pork or roast pig, as a result of which I've never been more healthy in my life.
So, starting next week, Myrna will visit the local 'Chinese' while I shall head off for the nearest chipper (only joking!)
Cheers, Arthur
