Bacolod - the City of Smiles
May 7-9, 2010. We went to Bacolod to attend our friend's wedding. Despite their busy schedule with the last-minute wedding preparations, they were able to arrange for our accommodation and a tour of the city. Here are the highlights: I did not expect the airport to be 2 cities away from Bacolod. It was a long drive, but the scenery was worth the travel time. We were met by Chinkin's mom (Chinkin is the groom) right at the arrival area, with another couple. We were already given a brief run-down of what Silay and Bacolod must-see places and must-try food are. L'Fisher. Our rooms were already arranged in this hotel. Our room was at the new wing, and everything looks, well, brand-new and shiny. The rooms were spacious, and what I particularly loved was the roofdeck where the swimming pool, spa, bar and restaurant were located. My first ever margarita, on a liquor ban night, at the roofdeck of L'Fisher. This is "Duwal", a native delicacy, and I must say,...