Another Walkabout — After the Storm
We had picked you up again after returning from SM Makati, spending the entire afternoon watching the heavy downpour from the comfort of our studio apartment, grateful to be warm and dry while Habagat drenched the city. By six in the evening, the rain eased into a light drizzle, just gentle enough to pull us back outdoors.
We stepped out onto 8th Avenue, turned left onto 35th Street, then walked across the junction and turned right onto 9th Avenue, continuing south along the same stretch. The streets were cool, washed clean, and quietly alive — the kind of evening stroll that felt slow, easy, and deserved.
Southbound Stroll — BGC After Rain
At 32nd Street, we walked across and continued along 9th Avenue, the drizzle now barely noticeable. The pavements glistened under soft lighting, cars moved gently, and the whole neighbourhood carried that calm, freshly washed charm. We eventually reached 25th Street, turned left, walked past the sleek Finance Centre, then turned left again onto 11th Avenue.
Bonifacio High Street — Evening Glow
We continued north until we reached Lane O, which led us into Bonifacio High Street. The open air boulevard was its usual blend of modern calm — landscaped pockets, wide pedestrian lanes, warm lighting, and a relaxed mix of strollers and window shoppers. We walked across 7th Avenue and continued onto the opposite side, taking a few photos of the freshly washed streets before heading back across and continuing north along 7th Avenue.
Soon enough, we spotted an Adidas store. True to form, we walked in “just to look”… and walked out with a white pair of Trefoil basketball shorts for PHP3,420 (≈ MYR221/USD55/EUR47).
Track 30th — The Yellow Tunnel
All done with Adidas, we turned right onto 30th Street and entered Track 30th, strolling through its small, leafy paths still damp from the earlier storm. As we approached 32nd Street, a long stretch of bright yellow scaffolding lined the road — tall, geometric, and glowing under the streetlights like a bold stage backdrop against the softened evening tones.
We walked past it, crossed 32nd Street, and continued by Turf BGC, where a few players were already back on the glistening pitch. Just then, I pulled Cat toward her surprise dinner destination — The Orange Bucket.
Dinner at The Orange Bucket — A Cajun Feast
We asked for the smallest set, and the staff recommended the Big Bang Seafood Bucket — perfect for first timers. The classic variant came loaded with a big crab, shrimp, mussels, scallops, marble potatoes, and corn, all drenched in their rich, spicy Big Bang Sauce, a buttery Cajun mix that smelled incredible. Extra sauce and a Lemon Butter Dip made it even more indulgent.
The dining experience was warm and lively — bright lights, friendly staff, and that unmistakable Cajun aroma filling the room. It was a fun, hands on feast, messy in the best way.
Together with a Coca Cola and a San Miguel Lite, dinner came to PHP2,524.90 (≈ MYR163/USD41/EUR35). Cat thoroughly enjoyed her seafood surprise.
The Walk Home — Ending on a High Note
Glad we had earned our feast with a long walkabout, we continued north along 9th Avenue, then turned into the lane beside One Uptown Residence, followed by a right turn onto 8th Avenue, bringing us back home to our cosy studio.
Steps count: 13,062 for the day.
Stay Tuned
Catch our next video for my appointment with Troy of Inkvictus — where I finally get my sampaguita, bahay kubo, and rising sun from the Philippine flag, all framed within a postage stamp on my left wrist. The excitement was real!
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