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December 7th 2009
Published: December 29th 2009
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We'd read about the tiny village of Kabayan in LP and were both intrigued with the mummies in caves so decided that a side trip there to do a trek would be well worth the journey. The rickety old bus ride there along roads that were quite honestly plain scary made us have some doubts but we made it there fine and we were just glad we wouldn't be going back the same way! Kabayan is a tiny little ... Read Full Entry



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Baby mummyBaby mummy
Baby mummy

around 100 years old
Close up of the handClose up of the hand
Close up of the hand

we were amazed that the nails were still in tact
Mummy in the coffinMummy in the coffin
Mummy in the coffin

This lady had died in childbirth



31st August 2010

Flabergasted!
Iv been following you guying for about a week now as im heading on my travels in 6 months so im on a crash course getting as much info as possible. You seem to have had an amazing adventure. Keep me posted and i know its cheeky but if you have a min it would be great if you could send some tips and hints. Many Thanks Lauren

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