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The depths of respect
... the swimming and snorkelling I’ve done it’s crazy that I hadn’t completed these courses before, but better late than never. What’s more these tropical paradises are not just hosts to some of the best unspoilt reefs in the world, but they are also amongst the cheapest places to dive, as well as to live.
A clutch of banded coral shrimp crawls out of the shadows on impossibly thin legs, fastidiously cleaning their sci-fi mouthparts. ...
Bataan’s Beacon of Bravery
... of a colonnade and a memorial cross.
On a recent trip to Manila, I found time to accept some friends’ invite to climb Mt. Samat and take a look at the shrine. One fine Saturday morning, we left the metro at around 6 and, after a relaxing two-hour trip aboard an aircon bus, we reached Balanga City. We then hopped into a jeepney that took us to the town of Pilar.
To reach ...
Pampanga Food and Cultural Tour
... we continued on to our next stop, Ocampo Lansang Delicacies, to observe the making of the Pampangan treat called Turrones de Casoy which is a candy made of cashew nuts. The uneducated unwrap the candy first but now we know that the candy is wrapped in edible rice paper that tastes pretty good all on its own.
It was only 9:30 when we arrived in the town of Guagua in search of our next food stop, the Lapid Bake Shop & Cafe. But ...
Holy Week Crucifixions
... eveywhere you go, whether it be the Philippines or any location that a tourist visits.
We caught a trike back into the center of the city and grabbed a bite to eat at the air-conditioned Jollibee. Prices are very reasonable in this fast food joint. It was packed with locals and tourists but sadly one of but a few places to eat on Good Friday. Street vendors do sell a lot of various Filipino food.
My gal, a Filipina, herself, was ...
Into the home stretch
... am in full on holiday mode). After that we are heading to Bicol to try an snorkel with whale sharks who migrate through the waters this time of year. Back over to Palwan for Christmas and then home....YES...I'm quite home sick lately. I hope it passes. OK...will post some photos shortly. Just wanted to give you all an up date. Hope you all are well....and have a restful and happy christmas ...
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