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got this from switchfoot's official blog telling their manila story. it's kinda funny especially on the "a walk to remember" comment. hahaha :))
9.10 Manila, Philippines.
we had been speculating as to whether jerome would be welcomed into his homeland either in a limo or with a giant parade saluting all that is fontamillas, but instead, we were greeted with an easy time through customs, which is easily just as welcomed.
we woke up early and went to a historic site in manila where a filipino revolutionary named jose rizal was jailed. in jail he wrote some books that helped lead to the independence of the philippines under their spanish rule. it was educational and awesome. we then went to this mall so that we could catch a ride back to the venue it what is called a jeepney. it's basically this old school long jeep with a bunch of crazy decorations inside and out. it was equally bumpy as it was awesome. we then got back to the venue and the guys did soundcheck and some interviews, and then we hung out until the mayhem began.
jon made the claim early on in the day, before the show even started, that he thought tonight would be one of his favorite shows ever, and i don't think it disappointed. tonight was nuts. i have never heard a crowd flip out more. one of the best things i have ever seen is when jon went around and introduced everyone, leaving romey for last. jon basically just turned in romey's direction, and the crowd just went insane. then he got on the mic and said some stuff in tagalog and everyone freaked out again. after that, in a show of true filipino love, some of the guys on stage ate something known as balut. just typing it kind of makes my stomach turn a bit, so i'll let you go wikipedia that one rather than me describe it to you. needless to say, it's gross.
one of the musical highlights from tonight is when the guys came out with an encore of a full band version of 'only hope'. 'a walk to remember' is the highest grossing movie of all time here, so when jon started into the song, there was a whole lot more flipping out. the whole day and night seriously were amazing, and it was such a high point to end this little tour on. see you back in the states. peace out.
9.10 Manila, Philippines.
we had been speculating as to whether jerome would be welcomed into his homeland either in a limo or with a giant parade saluting all that is fontamillas, but instead, we were greeted with an easy time through customs, which is easily just as welcomed.
we woke up early and went to a historic site in manila where a filipino revolutionary named jose rizal was jailed. in jail he wrote some books that helped lead to the independence of the philippines under their spanish rule. it was educational and awesome. we then went to this mall so that we could catch a ride back to the venue it what is called a jeepney. it's basically this old school long jeep with a bunch of crazy decorations inside and out. it was equally bumpy as it was awesome. we then got back to the venue and the guys did soundcheck and some interviews, and then we hung out until the mayhem began.
jon made the claim early on in the day, before the show even started, that he thought tonight would be one of his favorite shows ever, and i don't think it disappointed. tonight was nuts. i have never heard a crowd flip out more. one of the best things i have ever seen is when jon went around and introduced everyone, leaving romey for last. jon basically just turned in romey's direction, and the crowd just went insane. then he got on the mic and said some stuff in tagalog and everyone freaked out again. after that, in a show of true filipino love, some of the guys on stage ate something known as balut. just typing it kind of makes my stomach turn a bit, so i'll let you go wikipedia that one rather than me describe it to you. needless to say, it's gross.
one of the musical highlights from tonight is when the guys came out with an encore of a full band version of 'only hope'. 'a walk to remember' is the highest grossing movie of all time here, so when jon started into the song, there was a whole lot more flipping out. the whole day and night seriously were amazing, and it was such a high point to end this little tour on. see you back in the states. peace out.
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