Bye Bye Manila

The Manileños always put on a great send off while the ship is preparing to leave port.

It’s not a “professional” show by any means. Usually it’s a high school band and cheerleaders. There was one school today … in 2017 we had dueling bands from two schools. They always end with “Auld Lang Syne” as the ship pulls away from its berth … never fails to bring a tear or two to our eyes.

What makes the show great is the enthusiasm with which the kids perform… heartfelt … big smiles all around. I imagine the Filipino crew members are very proud and appreciative of the efforts of their fellow Filipinos.Read more