When I arrived in Manila, I was really cautious and reluctant to the Filipinos. It is a dirty and poor city in fact. But it took only two days until their inhabitants infect myself with their kindness, hospitality and soulfulness. The people make it easy to feel comfortable. They chat me up and invited me to join them. They wish God’s blessing. No worries if I took the wrong way. No discussions with taxi drivers about the taximeter (a new experience for me in Southeast Asia). Everybody is very kind and treats me with respect.