The Plan: Visit Manila Museum and food trip (Farm Haus and Streetfood).
What happened:
We met for lunch at Farm Haus and ordered steak at an affordable price. I'd say it would be nice if there is an airconditioned room.
After lunch, we booked a ride going to Manila Museum, but it was closed that day 😕 So we rode a pedicab going to Intramuros instead. Good thing it's nearby. So after walking for an hour (maybe), we looked for a coffeeshop.
Sadly, the cafe is closed. Hence, change of plan again. We ended up walking towards Cafe Barbara.
When we reached the area, we chanced upon Casa Manila. Surprisingly, it was open that day so we decided to take a look first.
Per website:
"The Casa Manila or “Manila House” is a living museum that features the lifestyle of an affluent Filipino family during the late Spanish colonial period. The façade of Casa Manila was patterned after a house that once stood at Jaboneros Street in the Chinese district of Binondo in the 1850’s. The interior decor of the house follows the taste of the turn of the late 19th century where furniture and furnishings were sourced from Europe and China. Painted walls, crystal chandeliers, carved traceries, Chinese ceramics and gilded furniture shows the elegance and luxury of a 19th century Manila house."
It was a quick house tour experience and I trully appreciate all the old things preserved from long time ago.
Then finally, we had coffee and dessert at Cafe Barbara before heading for streetfood adventure in Tondo.
♡,
Mari
