Philippines:- The Visayas: Shhhh, our little secret....: Photos 42 to 48

We begin this blog by expressing our grief and condolences at the shocking news of the tragedies visited upon the Philippines by Typhoon Fengshen. Scores of people died just off the coast of Sibuyan when a boat capsized. Islands like Illoilo, Sibuyan and Romblon suffered devastating damage to homes, farms and livestock. We feel the pain. The indomitable people of the Philippines will remain in our thoughts and prayers. For the record, our visit was pre-Fengshen.

Spur Of The Moment

It was eerily quiet outside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. But, then again, it was only 5:45 am. A guard, with a welcoming smile, pointed out the way to public transportation and we headed off. Clambering into the ‘jeepney’ after us was Raymond, a Ghanaian. He, like us, had no idea where he was or where he wanted to be. The plan was to get to central Manila and then decide. Oh, a ‘jeepney’ is the result of fusing together a jeep and bus. Pinoys love their jeepneys and they ‘pimp’ them out with exotic designs and bright colors. We had no Pesos, the local currency. No problemo! The conductor approved the free ride and dropped us

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Ah, had a great time reading your blog. What an adventure.

A great adventure indeed. We loved the Philippines but maybe slightly (just slightly) less adventurous ;-) Enjoy the rest of your trip! Good luck! Not that it seems that you are lacking any! Ciao!

Hey folks! Cheers for the great blog..It was indeed some magic moment @ jammin´s with you guys.. hope you´ll be back one day.. Love & Peace

Glad you'd enjoyed Your stay in Romblon.Just wonderin if you'll allow me to include your shots in the local newsletter,Uswag? Hope to hear from you soon.

I'm from the Philippines but I have not been to Romblon! You guys beat me to it. And hey, great blog. You write well.....and i have to say, you've been lucky. Filipinos are usually hospitable especially the provincial folks. And we certainly appreciate it when others express appreciation for our country too! Enjoy all your adventures!

Ah, had a great time reading your blog. What an adventure.

A great adventure indeed. We loved the Philippines but maybe slightly (just slightly) less adventurous ;-) Enjoy the rest of your trip! Good luck! Not that it seems that you are lacking any! Ciao!

Hey folks! Cheers for the great blog..It was indeed some magic moment @ jammin´s with you guys.. hope you´ll be back one day.. Love & Peace

Glad you'd enjoyed Your stay in Romblon.Just wonderin if you'll allow me to include your shots in the local newsletter,Uswag? Hope to hear from you soon.

I'm from the Philippines but I have not been to Romblon! You guys beat me to it. And hey, great blog. You write well.....and i have to say, you've been lucky. Filipinos are usually hospitable especially the provincial folks. And we certainly appreciate it when others express appreciation for our country too! Enjoy all your adventures!