Philippines

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PHILIPPINES;

This country consists of over four thousand islands, but many are not inhabited. The Spanish in their exploring conquests introduced Christianity in the early 16th century. More recently the U.S. had an influence, after world war two, hence basketball been the national sport.

In Manila i stayed at the International youth hostel. Prices are low but had very few visitors. It's a country that many backpackers pass over. Small hotels are very affordable for long stayers.

Jeepneys are a reliable form of transport. Cock fighting is a gambling sport.

They don't have alot of western style bars, locals struggle to afford this luxury. Nite-clubs are not plentyful but there's enough to feed your enthusiasm.

Mnay Philippinos work overseas which creates a major source of family income. People are conservative in their ways and strong in their relegious beliefs.

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Photos

Taxi rank, Cebu island
Plenty of spluttering fumes from these vehicles.

Cock fighting
A crowd gathers for the weekly event in the mountains of sounthern Cebu

Eye to eye
The fight begins with lots of bets placed.

Street vendor
Buying sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves.

Cebu
Houses look unfinished. No sanitation pick-up, so thrash is burned.