Due to this sore eyes of mine (I hope it really is just sore eyes. It seems a little different. The leftmost side of my left eye is the only part infected. As to the rightmost side of my left eye, it seems normal. Yech. I'd have it check tomorrow.), we had a spontaneous gala in Manila with my friend (whom I force to also take the school off today. I am such a BI!).
She was the one who presented me with the idea of visiting MV Doulos. Maybe you haven't heard of that, one way or another. You can find some info here in Wiki or you can just click the name for their site. Anyway, as spontaneously planned, we went there together with my mom (who incidentally works in the Bureau of Customs).
Okay. If you do not like clicking links, here's a brief history: MV Doulos is the world's oldest ocean-going passenger ship (according to their sticker.) The crews are from different nations. The ship does not look that old (at least for me) and that's not why I went there. Apparently, it's also known as the floating/sailing bookstore. It carries book around the world.
Personally, I expected too much from the vessel. I expected that I could choose and buy from a wide variety of books at a much cheaper price.
No, I'm not disappointed with the price. It's way cheaper than local bookstores. There, you could buy dictionaries, almanacs, guides, self-help, and inspirational books at a price ranging from P100-P700 (based from what I saw around). There are also CD's and tapes available, mostly contains Christian and classical songs (Brahms, Beethoven, etc.). There are plenty of children's books around at a price a parent can enjoy.
But for a fiction aficionado like me? It's not the place for me.
They have a limited selection for fiction, mostly about inspirational romance stories. And most books do not suit my taste.
But I love their vanilla ice cream. Hmm.
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- Frank L. Visco
