I've always been happy to retire to the Philippines.

It's now been just over 2 years here.
We first arrived here November 2014
First 18 months in Davao City next 7 months in between Cubao and Marikina City

Yes, I've had some issues but nothing too much. I've grown to see the advantages of life here.
I doubt there is anything to convince me to return to UK.
Life here is really quite free. I can do pretty much whatever I want.

Here in Marikina there everything I want. Anything else is within a few minutes ride on the LRT.

For those folks who may have a retirement life in the Philippines planned in their minds, with a few givens, it's a great choice.

I enjoyed a life in Davao and Mindanao, especially as we had so many family members there.
But living in our house, rather than renting, and doing whatever we want in terms of refurbishment is just the best.
Our decision to return to Marikina from Davao was made in perfect timing. Especially with the drop in RoE.

Today we made a big effort to decorate our humble home with Christmas decorations and lights.
Wow. Beautiful.

The world is our oyster...