Manila, Philippines: Day 1

Hello from the Philippines!! I advanced a full day ahead on my trip here so even though the dates and times don't match that of home in the USA it is the day it happened to me here. My flight arrived nearly an hour earlier then scheduled. Good thing it did because I was the first to load in LA and the last to get my bags here:( Was beginning to think they got lost in transit. Customs and Immigration went quick and easy and I was out to look for Ivy. I met a man carrying a sign with my name just like in the movies:)) I told him Ivy said to turn right but he argued and told me left so we went left! Well Ivy met us at the car and gave me hell for not making him turn right and finding her. (what a way to start off???) Rode to the hotel, checked in, got a shower and was off to la la land.