Philippine Journey Day 5 - The Departure

                                                         
My departure day. I’m sad to leave but so happy to go home and see my family. I miss them terribly. The city is overwhelming but I cannot wait to return. I get my workout in as planned at 6am- 30 hard minutes on the treadmill and 30 min swim in the pool.  Breakfast is awesome. I will miss this breakfast spread. 
                                 
I really do like this hotel. Everything is on schedule. The uber to the airport was very smooth- no traffic which is shocking. We got lost finding the terminal 2 but eventually made it with time to spare. Check in was a breeze. And then the duty free shop- Filipino rum. Oh hell yeah, I’m buying a few bottles for James, Byron and friends. They tell me I can only buy one. Awwww. Really? 1 liter alcohol per person allowed. Ok. So just one. I get on the plane and get the whole 5 seats on the middle to myself. It will be a good nights sleep. Except I can’t sleep. I took a  Benadryl which knocks me out and I’m typing this now 4 hours into the flight. 
I loved this journey. 
I will return soon.


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