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Melon and Michelle say hello to Hong Kong, Philippines and Singapore
Published: May 7th 2013Asia » Philippines » Cebu
May 7th 2013
After our break in Hong Kong we head to Cebu, Philippines. The first thing I notice is the poverty in the city. It is under developed and dirty with lots of people loitering on the streets. It is however hot and sunny and the people are happy and friendly. Unfortunately for me the biggest attraction seems to be me! I have never been stared at so much in my life. I'm not quite sure what sparked the overwhelming interest in me but it kept the natives entertained. I was greeted by 'hello mam' at every corner. Michelle was lucky enough to blend in a little better than me. Our first day was spent wondering the city where we visited a temple, a church, a native cross and tried to find some food. One thing that has ... read more
Melon and Michelle say hello to Hong Kong, Philippines and Singapore
Published: May 7th 2013Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Mactan Island
May 7th 2013
From one island- we move to another, Mactan. Once we arrive in Mactan we are instantly ripped off by a taxi driver at the port, typical. Always always insist on a meter and never ask how much as they instantly make up a price and turn the meter off. At times you might have a battle on your hands but always go with the meter if you can. Our taxi driver, although a rip off merchant did get us to our resort. We were greeted by the staff who had no idea we were coming and tried to set us up in a more expensive room. I shouted loud enough that the owner gave us an upgrade (so he says) for the same price I originally booked for. His wife was a real life cruella deville. ... read more
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Filippinerne - og de forheksede hvalhajer
Published: April 24th 2013Asia » Philippines » Cebu » Malapascua
April 19th 2013
Så er vi landet i Filippinerne. Tilbragte de første døgn i på samme tid hektiske og kaotiske Manila. Stilen var ligesom lagt, da taxachaufføren på vej fra lufthavnen spurgte, om vi vidste hvor vores hotel lå, og da vi svarede benægtede, var næste spørgsmål om vi havde et kort?! Han fandt dog hotellet efter at have spurgt om vej nogle gange. Og det virker til at være meget symptomatisk for Filippinerne: Tingene går nok alligevel. Manilla repræsenterer den mest kaotiske trafik vi har oplevet til dato. Der er ingen lyskryds, og det kan nok også være det samme. Biler og jeepney's (minibus lignende offentlig transport) møver i ordets bogstavligste forstand på for at komme frem, og skifter vejbane i et væk. Det er med hjertet i halsen, at man som fodgænger forsøger at krydse vejen. Ingen ... read more
March 31st 2013
Retreat house and formation house of the Alliance of the Holy Family International.... read more
March 24th 2013
I love going to different nature park and zoo in our country. This morning I went to Cebu City Zoo to be one with nature and to experience a day with the wildlife beings. I went to the zoo alone because none of my friends here wants to go with me. Even if I'm alone i enjoyed my stay because of the natural surroundings. The starting point of the trip is the provincial Capitol of Cebu. From there I rode the famous Habal-Habal (A big motorcycle for mountainous land and roug roads) which only costs Php 25.00. I told the driver to drop me off the Zoo, travel time is 10 to 15 minutes. Before anyone can enter the zoo a Php 25.00 entrance fee is required at the gate. Then, the journey begins. At first, ... read more
