Well hello! So we've made it to Borneo, we lasted the full 5 weeks in the Philippines although there were times when we thought we might not. So so happy to be in Malaysia where the lies about the Philippines seem to ring true...great food, friendly people, great weather, lots to do. Having said that one of our last nights in the Philippines was a lovely one. We returned to Surigao city, found a cheaper hotel from last time in a better location. A new shopping mall had opened that day much to the delight of all the townsfolk. We trundled down to try and catch ourselves a bargain but managed only a buffet dinner and a bottle of rum/sprite. As we begun our pikey drinking watching the local band we caught the eyes of a
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