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Calapan Slideshow
Travel Blogs from Calapan, Philippines
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... of the wonder. Another scene where words cannot describe and pictures cannot come close to capturing the magic of the Philippines. The terraces still produce a large majority of the nations fine rice, and still not a piece of heavy machinery ...
Every day is a new day
... 10 days. I'm no longer surprised by bowls of rice at the breakfast table, my dreams all take place in the Philippines (and are increasingly become more and more valuable as horror movie plots that I could probably sell to hollywood and make millions ...
Lezo, Aklan
... a few stores. However almost every second house has a store in front. This is something that seems pretty normal in the Philippines. Houses will have a little booth in front by the gate, or if the house is close enough to the road, there ...
Ferrytales
Matka alkoi viiden tunnin lossi ylityksella caticlanista roxasiin. Siita sitten minivanilla nelja tuntia suuntana pohjoinen. pari tuntii oltiin ajeltu kun tajusin etta kaverilla joka istu mun takana on kukko kyydissa laatikossa. Voitte varmasti tai ehka ...
Life
... would generally stress me out... don't. This is life, and every aspect of it is to be appreciated. I love the Philippines. Yesterday we went with the youth to pick papayas for them to use to make Atsara to sell as a ...
Binalonan has stolen my heart...
Magandang Hapon! (yeah, I'm pretty much fluent in Tagalog already) I'm not sure how else to start this entry other than I LOVE BINALONAN. I feel bad for having the Manila entry be the last one left up for so long because AS SOON AS ...
Kalibo to Lezo
After getting our luggage I met Allan's family and we all piled into the mini bus for the trip to Lezo, a village about 20 minutes from Kalibo. I took lots of pics on the way, they are here. This was my first real look at the Philippine ...
Just a bookmark...
Magandang gabi ho. The end is really here-- my final entry-- atleast from this amazing country... it's our last night in Binalonan, we'll worship with the congregation here in the morning, make the long drive to Manila in the afternoon, and then ...
Batanges
Hi all - finally in the Philippines. We had a good flight and it was plus 28 when we got here. Hope you are all well. We had a great experience driving from Manila to Batanges. It's crazy how the traffic goes here. Basically ...
San Fernando (la union)
Salut tout le monde Nous allons bien. Nous avons couchee sous le bar (ouvert 24/24 et a cote d'un appartement ou les gens jouaient au poker. Nous avons donc entendu les chaises brassees dans la nuit. C'etait frais et nous avons quand meme bien dormit ...
High school reunion in 7th falls
it was 6 in the morning everybody is excited about our trip to 7th falls in lake sebu, south cotabato...its been 6 yrs during our high school days..... 8 o'clock in the morning everybody were already in our waiting area except Michelle whome we ...
Hanging Out at Mad Dog
Sometimes when you're on holiday you find you easily fit into the rhythms of your surroundings and everything works beautifully, but at other times it feels a bit like you're in a washing machine war zone experience. Having visited on of Cebu's ...
Boracay Island - The Return
... had these great tshirts, I tried to buy one, but they would not sell to me, for security reasons. However as a consolation, they let me pass with luggage heavier than the limit for this plane. So, now on the way back to Manila, and big city ...
Catch up - before we leave for Mindoro
... led to the boardroom for an orientation and overview of their co-operative. The SIDC choir sang the national anthem of the Philippines and their SIDC hymn, we then did a somewhat credible job of O Canada. It was pretty good - at least ...
So I'm pretty much a true Filipino...
Ok, so re-reading my last entry, I thoroughly apologize-- so dull. I'm in full swing today so gear up for a much more exciting update. We woke up bright and early this morning to go help in the fields with our host families. And by help, I ...
... on the go for sure!
I can't believe I made it almost three whole days without internet! I've been spoiled thus far since Josie and Chito have internet here in their home but we took a day trip to the beach (yay!!!) and then on to Margot for two days. ...
I Found Nemo (Jane)
... stopped in the whole country. Even crime. The Inquirer headline the next day stated it was like Christmas for the Philippines. We also spent some time trading stories of our transition to life in Manila with another American expat we met. ...
We take a walking tour of Chinatown (Russ)
... Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz was erected in 1596. It is one of the oldest places of Christian worship in the Philippines, but over the centuries the original edifice has sustained considerable damage from natural and other disasters (WWII). Today the ...
Back to Anilao (Jane)
Another trip to Anilao. We decided to take a Nitrox course from Gordon at the Scuba Stop in Makati. Nitrox will expand our diving possibilities by increasing the time we can spend at depth when diving without the adverse effects of residual nitrogen in ...
Jeepneys, Ferries, and Vans
HI all - whew, kind of tired but I was determined to blog tonight as we're not sure when the next opportunity will be. We had to have our bags packed on Friday night and out in the van by 2:00 as the drivers were leaving to catch the ferry very ...
Vincent
Hey, I feel like I do this every blog but I feel like I have to do it again. Almost weekly I hear stories about children who need help in so many ways and today this happened as well. My parents have decided to sponsor a child here along ...
Missed the boat
Had to stop here over night after we missed the last ferry to Sabang and had to get the car ferry instead. In hindsight, which is never any help, we could have stayed in Batangas and got the first ...
Wonderful three week vacation in the USA!
Greeting's to All! I have arrived safely back to the Philippines after a wonderful three week vacation in the States! I cannot begin to express how wonderful it was to spend time with my family and friends that I love and have greatly missed seeing ...
Thanksgiving in Sagada
... and Carrie to build an outdoor brick oven at the farm. However, the weather did not cooperate and Typhoon LANDO hit the Philippines and specifically Northern Luzon. We did make it to the farm Sunday after Thanksgiving but could not build the oven. ...
Coran
The main attraction to going to Coran is the ship wrecks from world war two. I was going to get my diving course but from having problems changing my tickets too not having much time i decided i prob would not enjoy it at that time , so i did not ...
Calipan
Travelled from Peurto Galera to Calipan,This was our first ride in a Jeepeney we travelled through some jungle mountanious roads past some cliffs along part of Mindoros only highway. The road there was only 1 way and every corner they have to honk to ...
Mindoro or "Hey Joe!"
... my head on the low wooden beam. Yes I realize it was subject to interpretation, but I had heard that the Philippines people held a mixture of strong religious beliefs but also superstitions which had been believed by the island's people, for ...
Whale Sharks in Bicol and Holy Week at the farm!
... could not be better with Mt. Mayon towering over their town. Mt. Mayon is one of the most active volcano's in the Philippines and last year had a huge eruption that the community is still trying to recover from along with the devastating typhoons that hit ...
Cave Guides in Sagada, Mt. Pinatubo and COS
... of service have been here. I wrote in my aspiration statement, that I wanted to find a second home in the Philippines, increase my hands on understanding of environmental sustainability and learn from others life experiences. I have done all these things ...
Shrimp and Squid Cook-off
... front property with the fish market about a half a block away, so that means sea food that is still moving. I love the Philippines and the people, life can be very comfortable on a limited budget, with the food next to nothing. Today I had breakfast or ...