Filipino Things my Austrian Husband Likes
He likes…
1. Jolibbee’s regular burger
2. Jolibbee’s chilli con carne burger
3. Kapeng Barako (native coffee)
4. Tupig ( a rice powder, coconut and sugar kind of cake wrapped in banana leaves)
5. Kakanin (rice cakes)
6. Rebosadong Calamares ( Calamari Fritters)
7. Mango Shake
8. Passenger Jeepneys
9. Private Staineless Jeepneys
10. “Home made” vehicles
11. Barbecued Pork Chop (my dad’s secret recipe)
12. Crispy Pata
13. Lechon
14. Tocino
15. Cockfighting (he doesn’t like to bet, the cockfighting atmosphere just amazes him)
There should be more but I can’t remember them. This is all I can say, it wasn’t just me who had a good time in the Philippines. Marcus had some real fun too.



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