Stay Optimistic Hey, I read your blog and I felt sad too. I was born and raised in Manila same as Alex (the first one who commented) and I felt sad after reading your travel experience in Manila. Im also a traveller, been in some places here in our country and a few places outside... feels bad if you felt you were ripped off by some people, although i know it happens to other places too. There are still alot of nice people in Manila, maybe much much more than the wrong people you've met.
Thanks for your comment I am awfully sorry if I hurt your feelings but this is what I met in Manila, anxiety related situations I had never experienced before. I know this can happen anywhere in the world, but the thing is, it happened too many times to me, maybe it was just a terrible coincidence. And yet, I agree with you, having met other nicer people like yourself would've changed my perception of the city. Thanks for reading my blog and I'll definitely think of your comment.
how sad Hi!
I just felt sad reading your blog about Manila, a place where i was born, grew up, studied, and travelled around for a good 26 years of my life. Yes, Manila is a mega-city with almost all of the mega-problems you could imagine. BUT, it is a city you could learn to love (and loving can mean still hating things about the object of your affection, right?). Too bad you've met the wrong people in your visit there. I would not blame it solely on the poverty being experienced by a lot of our people because you can be poor and still maintain a sense of dignity. I just hope you give Manila a "chance" - and I hope in the near future that you meet a Manileno who will gladly show you the city in its entirety.
Why? if I always won? :-) Of course not, the reason? was wasting too much time on that but will deactivate the account later. No worries, let's keep in contact.
2008 Hi Frank, btw. Happy New Year. I lost you on Facebook, I'm not quite sure why? My Vampire Fights?? Tell me if you want to block my contact. Nice Page here.
Greetings from Harbin, Nicola
I'm afraid so; at least, this one in May is cut-off; the Chinese teachers say that it makes sense as they will give us one day off plus the weekend, that makes three days off, however, that's not the way I see it. About the other entries, it was an idea to also cater to my Spanish speaking friends, but will try to do both, do not worry :-)
What??? No more Golden Weeks??? Seriously, they got rid of Golden Weeks? I left at the right time, it seems!
I bet the end of your entry was interesting too. Too bad I can't read it...
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Me too I totally agree, Dawn, and I suppose you're the one who can tell even better. I hope you're getting used to your everyday American life, I must say that here, we miss you all.
Hey, Miguelon You´re totally right. my friend, but I´m too paranoiac, so I'll leave it for my next reincarnation. Glad you read it, won´t be surprised if you tell me you already speak Thai.
Hello Frank, just thought I'd fill up the white space in case you thought no-one was interested ;-). No, really, "Les Aventures de Franquin" just get better and better - although if you'd agreed to take the Korean girls' luggage this one could have been even more exciting.
You're the best Oh, Dawn. I'd better catch up, then. Three in a day, wow!! I take my hat off to you, but hey, I'm on holidays now, I can maybe write a new one, back to my blog. See ya.
Thank you Nelly Flabbergasted! The thing is, as a humble newcomer, I only took the advice of a friend of mine to start blogging as a way to catch up with my other friends. But, I didn't know other people could actually have access to it. So, Nelly, thank you for taking the time to read it; the fact that you liked it and could relate to the description will obviously encourage me to keep it. One day, I might be able to write about the States, when I visit that is.
Great Blog I've enjoyed your travel blog from China and Colombia a great deal! You're doing a great job relaying the essence of the country and it's people. I just went back last August since my last visit 20 years ago. It was a wonderful visit and your blog brings back lots of fond memories. Keep blogging so I can keep reliving the memories. Take care. Nelly from California
I know... Hey, Dawn, thanks for the idea; I've picked your brains on this one; I know I've fallen behind as this is only my first entry, but now that I have more free time, I'll definitely catch up, so stay tuned.
Franklin! I'm so happy you finally started a blog! Now everyone can see your pictures and read about your experiences. I'll be checking in regularly, so you better keep it up! --Dawn
Hey, Hanson. Ni hao ma? Yes, lucky me. You, Chinese, must also count yourselves very fortunate to live in such a wonderful country; the experience of travelling here is a tremendous one. As for my country, yeah, it's impressive too, a different culture and as I said with the second happiest people on earth. Right now, I'm most genuine, happy and of course Colombian! So, the invitation is open!
Way to go, mon ami! Wish you have a wonderful time living and traveling in my country, and hopefully some day in future I would be able to see those beautiful places and people of your country too.
Hanson IFC, in Zhuhai
Hi Michael Yeah, we actually travelled most of the time by plane, which was a bit of a risk as some remote places had hardly any buses to take us; I suppose we were lucky when taking buses and taxis as we managed to be at the airports right on time. We avoided trains as it is quite difficult to buy a ticket if you don't speak the language, and the queues...no way! Since Urumuqi was our last destination, we flew back from there to Guangdong, the capital of the province where I live. . I displayed the prices of the plane tickets at the very beginning of the description. Michael, if I have the time I'll throw some light on the transport, that's a promise.
Looks like a very nice trip - you did the travelling for me - like I had been there myself (apart from the runs). I wonder how you got back from Urumqi? (and indeed how did you get from place to place) Perhaps you said and I wasn't paying attention! Anyway sounds like you were lucky to see places before they all get pulled down. I agree the ladies look strikingly Andean (even tho I haven't been there either.)
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Well, after so many seconds, minutes, hours, months and years of procrastination...-but highly encouraged by a most beloved friend-, I have finally got round to creating my own blog. Wow, I can't believe I'm actually doing it this time! It will be a nice opportunity to get in touch with so many friends that I've luckily gained in my entire '21' years' existence (we all know that's a lie but somehow it makes me feel younger, never you mind, sorry:); I'll be able to share some of the most precious memories of my travel as well as my day-to-day adventures. Let's just hope that my s... full info
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Stay Optimistic
Hey, I read your blog and I felt sad too. I was born and raised in Manila same as Alex (the first one who commented) and I felt sad after reading your travel experience in Manila. Im also a traveller, been in some places here in our country and a few places outside... feels bad if you felt you were ripped off by some people, although i know it happens to other places too. There are still alot of nice people in Manila, maybe much much more than the wrong people you've met.