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May 5th 2006
Published: July 3rd 2006
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First things first: Okay, for everyone that is about to read this, and can't figure out why I am only now posting my second blog of the Philippines, my apologies... but it took longer than thought to get the pictures from the second half of our trip. But, better late than never! So... with that being said, let me tell you about my adventures in the northern half of the Philippines! DAY 7: (Th... Read Full Entry



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Lisa Van Muyen
Lisa Van Muyen
Lisa Van Muyen
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -Mark Twain Hey everyone! I have started this journal in order to keep you informed of my adventures in Japan, as well as my travels throughout Asia. ... full info
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Guess what's for dinner?Guess what's for dinner?
Guess what's for dinner?
As we were climbing back up through the terraces we came across a group of younger boys carrying supplies down into their village. Watching them with bags of dry goods and stuff was okay, but this kind of grossed me out.
Tappiyah Falls: A refreshing place for a swim after our 2 hour hike through the terracesTappiyah Falls: A refreshing place for a swim after our 2 hour hike through the terraces
Tappiyah Falls: A refreshing place for a swim after our 2 hour hike through the terraces
It felt great to swim under these waterfalls after our 2 hour hike down through the terraces. Unfortunately, our swim was followed by a 2.5 hour hike back UP through the terraces... so much for the refreshed feeling!
Rice anyone?Rice anyone?
Rice anyone?
Our Jeepney for the dayOur Jeepney for the day
Our Jeepney for the day
Man, was I ever glad to see this jeepney after our hike... rest time!
Banaue TerracesBanaue Terraces
Banaue Terraces
Christopher, our fearless leader through the terracesChristopher, our fearless leader through the terraces
Christopher, our fearless leader through the terraces
Casey, Marc, Me, and Karen.. riding in style!Casey, Marc, Me, and Karen.. riding in style!
Casey, Marc, Me, and Karen.. riding in style!
Lookout.. Casey is behind the wheel!Lookout.. Casey is behind the wheel!
Lookout.. Casey is behind the wheel!
Christopher, our guide, and our driver for the day (I forget his name)Christopher, our guide, and our driver for the day (I forget his name)
Christopher, our guide, and our driver for the day (I forget his name)
The village of BanaueThe village of Banaue
The village of Banaue
Something tells me I wouldn't feel safe living in the house on stilts.
The morning streets of ManilaThe morning streets of Manila
The morning streets of Manila
Quiapo ChurchQuiapo Church
Quiapo Church
As we got out of the jeepney to explore this church and it's surrounding area we were approached by a "crazy lady" who went on about how Casey and I were beautiful "just like her!" LOL, I don't know how to put this, but the lady was anything but beautiful! My favorite part of our encounter with her... when she attracted a large crowd and insisted on giving us kisses on the cheeks! Yep, that was something that needed to be washed off... WITH SOAP!
Quiapo MarketQuiapo Market
Quiapo Market
After arriving at the bus center at 2am on our last day, Casey and I decided to make the most of our remaining hours before heading to the airport at 9am, so we waited in the nearest Burger King until sunrise, and then headed out for our final morning of sightseeing. Our first stop, Quiapo market.
"I dare you to eat the contents of this basket!""I dare you to eat the contents of this basket!"
"I dare you to eat the contents of this basket!"
One of Manila's morning marketsOne of Manila's morning markets
One of Manila's morning markets
This was a really neat market to check out, until we ended up in an area for fish and my pants legs were dragging in fish blood. We had to get out of there fast!
Mangos, mangos, mangos!Mangos, mangos, mangos!
Mangos, mangos, mangos!
The Philippine's has the best mangos I have ever tasted! And they are sooo cheap!
Manila's flashy firetrucksManila's flashy firetrucks
Manila's flashy firetrucks
What do you think Dad? Should Oro-Medonte St. 3 request a makeover for their trucks?
Manila's flashy firetrucksManila's flashy firetrucks
Manila's flashy firetrucks
What do you think Dad? Should Oro-Medonte St. 3 request a makeover for their trucks?
The Chinese Cemetery in ManilaThe Chinese Cemetery in Manila
The Chinese Cemetery in Manila
The Chinese Cemetery in ManilaThe Chinese Cemetery in Manila
The Chinese Cemetery in Manila
This is one of the more uncommon situations where the wife has actually died before the husband.
The Chinese Cemetery in ManilaThe Chinese Cemetery in Manila
The Chinese Cemetery in Manila
A wife and husband resting peacefully with their Coca-Cola mini fridge kept close for comfort!



3rd July 2006

chris
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Looks amazing Lisa! I wish I could have been there
4th July 2006

Mom
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WOW
WOW WOW and WOW is all I can say. When you come home – can we build those terraces in our backyard ?
4th July 2006

Aunt Mary
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Wow!!!! The Banaue Terraces are amazing. The ladies of the rice fields certainly look like they had a pretty tough life. lol a.m.
6th July 2006

Dad
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They like their colourful vehicles,.
Quite the hilly fields.Whey>???LOve that fire truck.PURPLE?????and flames..THAT HOUSE ON STILTS?He's building an apartment building from the top down.The bottom 4 floors are air conditioned...LOVE YA....
8th July 2006

Coop
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Loved Part 2
Wow Lisa, those Terraces and the waterfall are so beautiful. What an experience! Thanks for sharing Part 2 (finally!!) luv Coopie
19th March 2009

jun campol
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nice photos of banaue
thanks for the appreciation, miss the place too as presently here in japan. should read Take me with by american travel writer Brad Newsham....tks

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