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Date: 26th December 2008
siargao...
Wow I feel proud everytime i read or heard foreigner saying good things about siargao. though I live in Surigao City. I visited 5th times siargao. it was trully a paradise. Glad u had a wonderful time. take care
From Blog: Returning to Siargao, then leaving again...bah
siargao...
Wow I feel proud everytime i read or heard foreigner saying good things about siargao. though I live in Surigao City. I visited 5th times siargao. it was trully a paradise. Glad u had a wonderful time. take care
From Blog: Returning to Siargao, then leaving again...bah
Date: 19th September 2008
Lucky Girl
It all looks fantastic - can't wait to come and get a taste of it with you. Going to sort out my try dive in a mo! Love you - be safe. X
From Blog: More Philippines, will I ever leave?
Lucky Girl
It all looks fantastic - can't wait to come and get a taste of it with you. Going to sort out my try dive in a mo! Love you - be safe. X
From Blog: More Philippines, will I ever leave?
Date: 10th September 2008
Will you ever leave?
Might be hard since there are 7100 islands you can head to... Great blog, by the way.
From Blog: More Philippines, will I ever leave?
Will you ever leave?
Might be hard since there are 7100 islands you can head to... Great blog, by the way.
From Blog: More Philippines, will I ever leave?
Date: 7th August 2008
News clip from net
"Cops, troops seal off Siargao Island to trap NPA rebels By Chris V. Panganiban, Frinston Lim Mindanao Bureau First Posted 13:36:00 06/30/2008 SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (UPDATE) Police and military forces have sealed off a small island in Siargao in Surigao del Norte following reports that communist rebels who attacked two police stations on Saturday night have been stranded there, officials said. Senior Superintendent Nestor Fajura, operations chief of the regional police based in Butuan City, said the New People's Army rebels' two motorized boats suffered engine trouble. Fajura said the "stranded" rebels failed to join their comrades in their escape, and instead docked on Lapinigan Island. But Fajura said the rebels might have merged with the civilians residing on the island. A team of divers have been scouring the seawaters to recover several firearms dropped by the rebels near the shore. Two Huey helicopters equipped with machine guns have also been hovering over the island to ensure that there would be no escape route for the rebels. On Saturday night, at least 60 NPA rebels simultaneously attacked the adjacent Siargao island towns of General Luna and Dapa and carted away several firearms. The rebels also ransacked government offices such as the fire station, the local water district, Social Security System, Philhealth, the local court and the Public Attorney's Office. Troops from the Regional Mobile Group and the 30th Infantry Battalion based in Placer town conducted pursuit operations, leaving nine rebels dead. Two policemen were also killed and two others were hurt in the Sunday skirmishes. Fajura identified the fatalities as Inspector Ricky Arado and Police Officer 1 Serafin Manungas, while the wounded were PO1 Lloyd Bagnol and PO1 Francis Luib. In Nabunturan town in Compostela Valley, suspected NPA hitmen shot and killed two soldiers in a public market on Monday. The soldiers were having their breakfast inside an eatery in Barangay (village) Poblacion at around 8:30 a.m. when two armed members of the communists' Special Partisan Unit attacked them, said Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa, Compostela Valley police director. Dela Rosa identified the slain soldiers as Sergeant Rhizzan Alcos and Private First Class Estardian Gil Magno, of the Army's Special Forces Battalion. A fish vendor, Nina Collado, was wounded in the foot. Dela Rosa said the victims, who were part of a six-member team who went to the market to buy supplies, were shot at close range. The gunmen fled onboard a red TMX motorcycle, carting off an M16 rifle and ammunition bandoliers, heading towards Barangay Pangutosan. Dela Rosa said another rifle, an M14, was found under the body of one of the victims. He said troops from police's 1102nd provincial mobile group have been pursuing the attackers." I have to say I don't lke the sound of that!
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
News clip from net
"Cops, troops seal off Siargao Island to trap NPA rebels By Chris V. Panganiban, Frinston Lim Mindanao Bureau First Posted 13:36:00 06/30/2008 SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (UPDATE) Police and military forces have sealed off a small island in Siargao in Surigao del Norte following reports that communist rebels who attacked two police stations on Saturday night have been stranded there, officials said. Senior Superintendent Nestor Fajura, operations chief of the regional police based in Butuan City, said the New People's Army rebels' two motorized boats suffered engine trouble. Fajura said the "stranded" rebels failed to join their comrades in their escape, and instead docked on Lapinigan Island. But Fajura said the rebels might have merged with the civilians residing on the island. A team of divers have been scouring the seawaters to recover several firearms dropped by the rebels near the shore. Two Huey helicopters equipped with machine guns have also been hovering over the island to ensure that there would be no escape route for the rebels. On Saturday night, at least 60 NPA rebels simultaneously attacked the adjacent Siargao island towns of General Luna and Dapa and carted away several firearms. The rebels also ransacked government offices such as the fire station, the local water district, Social Security System, Philhealth, the local court and the Public Attorney's Office. Troops from the Regional Mobile Group and the 30th Infantry Battalion based in Placer town conducted pursuit operations, leaving nine rebels dead. Two policemen were also killed and two others were hurt in the Sunday skirmishes. Fajura identified the fatalities as Inspector Ricky Arado and Police Officer 1 Serafin Manungas, while the wounded were PO1 Lloyd Bagnol and PO1 Francis Luib. In Nabunturan town in Compostela Valley, suspected NPA hitmen shot and killed two soldiers in a public market on Monday. The soldiers were having their breakfast inside an eatery in Barangay (village) Poblacion at around 8:30 a.m. when two armed members of the communists' Special Partisan Unit attacked them, said Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa, Compostela Valley police director. Dela Rosa identified the slain soldiers as Sergeant Rhizzan Alcos and Private First Class Estardian Gil Magno, of the Army's Special Forces Battalion. A fish vendor, Nina Collado, was wounded in the foot. Dela Rosa said the victims, who were part of a six-member team who went to the market to buy supplies, were shot at close range. The gunmen fled onboard a red TMX motorcycle, carting off an M16 rifle and ammunition bandoliers, heading towards Barangay Pangutosan. Dela Rosa said another rifle, an M14, was found under the body of one of the victims. He said troops from police's 1102nd provincial mobile group have been pursuing the attackers." I have to say I don't lke the sound of that!
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Date: 7th August 2008
Glad you are lovin' it - but not liking the sound of REBELS
Gunshots near my girl? Bloody hell Lizzie! I hope there has not been any more of that, how unstable is that place and is it likely to kick off again? I will be looking into that as well. Lovely to hear from you it's been AGES - I would usually take that to be no news is good news, now I'm not so sure. Will be looking for your next. Have you seen updated pic of Max on facebook? He's bloody lovely, but he is going to be huge! Love you. X
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Glad you are lovin' it - but not liking the sound of REBELS
Gunshots near my girl? Bloody hell Lizzie! I hope there has not been any more of that, how unstable is that place and is it likely to kick off again? I will be looking into that as well. Lovely to hear from you it's been AGES - I would usually take that to be no news is good news, now I'm not so sure. Will be looking for your next. Have you seen updated pic of Max on facebook? He's bloody lovely, but he is going to be huge! Love you. X
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Date: 6th August 2008
Glad to hear from you.....
....... been checking for updates every couple of days! Scarey gunfire - but glad you got through the ordeal OK! Photos are great but big shame bout your camera. So happy to hear you are OK and look forward to the next installment xxx
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Glad to hear from you.....
....... been checking for updates every couple of days! Scarey gunfire - but glad you got through the ordeal OK! Photos are great but big shame bout your camera. So happy to hear you are OK and look forward to the next installment xxx
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Date: 6th August 2008
Oh my!
What an adventure you are having!! It all sounds very amazing Lizzy...even the near death (potentially) and the theft is all part of it isn't it? Are you going to get another camera? What will you do?!
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Oh my!
What an adventure you are having!! It all sounds very amazing Lizzy...even the near death (potentially) and the theft is all part of it isn't it? Are you going to get another camera? What will you do?!
From Blog: Finally, The Philippines
Date: 20th June 2008
I thought it had gone quiet!
Glad to hear you are on the mend. I only commented to your Dad the other day that you hadn't done a blog for a while. It sounds like you are having such a blast, and Agnes looks like a lovely travelling matey. Take care, lots of love x
From Blog: Recovery & Friendly Faces in Vientiane
I thought it had gone quiet!
Glad to hear you are on the mend. I only commented to your Dad the other day that you hadn't done a blog for a while. It sounds like you are having such a blast, and Agnes looks like a lovely travelling matey. Take care, lots of love x
From Blog: Recovery & Friendly Faces in Vientiane
Date: 20th June 2008
Now will you be told - Be Careful!
Hi there sepsis - hope the arm is much better now and I'm so sorry they attacked you with a horse injection. You seem to be battling on tho, cocktail in hand. Intrigued as to why the Monk had a monkey and for that matter why monkeys are called monkeys - does it have anything to do with Monks? I shall investigate. Got to go now - off to old hospital with some infected Bouganvillea scratches - yeah and I'm telling you to be careful! Love you. X
From Blog: Recovery & Friendly Faces in Vientiane
Now will you be told - Be Careful!
Hi there sepsis - hope the arm is much better now and I'm so sorry they attacked you with a horse injection. You seem to be battling on tho, cocktail in hand. Intrigued as to why the Monk had a monkey and for that matter why monkeys are called monkeys - does it have anything to do with Monks? I shall investigate. Got to go now - off to old hospital with some infected Bouganvillea scratches - yeah and I'm telling you to be careful! Love you. X
From Blog: Recovery & Friendly Faces in Vientiane
Date: 18th June 2008
becky-your fave cuz lol
hey you looks like your havin a blast, lucky you!! things are pretty hectic here organising heidis henny!! 28th june!! only seven weeks to the big day!! preps well under way.we will miss you loads , continue the hard work out there lol luv ya xxx
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
becky-your fave cuz lol
hey you looks like your havin a blast, lucky you!! things are pretty hectic here organising heidis henny!! 28th june!! only seven weeks to the big day!! preps well under way.we will miss you loads , continue the hard work out there lol luv ya xxx
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
Date: 17th June 2008
Heeey!!
Hey sweet pea! Tis been a while since I caught up on ur blog so I sat meself down with a brew and caught up and I so want to come see u!! : ( U look like ur havin an amazing time chick, I'm so pleased for u and can I say how healthy and relaxed ur looking too : ) must be all the beer.. Well, just wanted to send my love and say miss u loads! Carry on doin me proud lizzles! Raybay xxxxxxxx
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
Heeey!!
Hey sweet pea! Tis been a while since I caught up on ur blog so I sat meself down with a brew and caught up and I so want to come see u!! : ( U look like ur havin an amazing time chick, I'm so pleased for u and can I say how healthy and relaxed ur looking too : ) must be all the beer.. Well, just wanted to send my love and say miss u loads! Carry on doin me proud lizzles! Raybay xxxxxxxx
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
Date: 13th June 2008
tubing.............
...... with alcohol - luxury!! sounds like you having a blast mrs!! love da photaes!! xx
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
tubing.............
...... with alcohol - luxury!! sounds like you having a blast mrs!! love da photaes!! xx
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
Date: 6th June 2008
Carefu Girl
You are determined to do yourself a mischief aren't you! Looks like that will go some lovely colours before you are done. You make the rice whiskey sound very appealling - not. Are the tubes specially made or are they lorry inner tubes? Looks like good fun but how is your head in the mornings. Enjoy your meditation Lizzie - gots to go to work. Love ya X
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
Carefu Girl
You are determined to do yourself a mischief aren't you! Looks like that will go some lovely colours before you are done. You make the rice whiskey sound very appealling - not. Are the tubes specially made or are they lorry inner tubes? Looks like good fun but how is your head in the mornings. Enjoy your meditation Lizzie - gots to go to work. Love ya X
From Blog: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again?
Date: 4th June 2008
hah!
haha, ive not heard someone say "eppie" in ages, nor have i heard anyone talking about "ectos" ie "ah wis pure ectoed off ma pus, ah wis."
From Blog: Beautiful Laos
hah!
haha, ive not heard someone say "eppie" in ages, nor have i heard anyone talking about "ectos" ie "ah wis pure ectoed off ma pus, ah wis."
From Blog: Beautiful Laos
Date: 4th June 2008
Dude!
I just looked at all of the pics in your blog... and they're wicked cool!
From Blog: Beautiful Laos
Dude!
I just looked at all of the pics in your blog... and they're wicked cool!
From Blog: Beautiful Laos
Date: 3rd June 2008
"Do not swimming area"
Did you find out why? it looks very inviting. You are seeing some wonderful places and doing such cool stuff - watch yourself on those treks tho girl we don't want you incapacitated now do we. I will write you soon and bring you up to date on my doings - mundane as they are compared to your adventure. Love you. X
From Blog: Beautiful Laos
"Do not swimming area"
Did you find out why? it looks very inviting. You are seeing some wonderful places and doing such cool stuff - watch yourself on those treks tho girl we don't want you incapacitated now do we. I will write you soon and bring you up to date on my doings - mundane as they are compared to your adventure. Love you. X
From Blog: Beautiful Laos
Date: 28th May 2008
Looks and sounds v exciting
I'm lovin' all the stuff you are putting up here and I'm glad you are linking up with so many like minded people - long may it continue. Enjoy girl! Love Dad
From Blog: Oh my Jeff
Looks and sounds v exciting
I'm lovin' all the stuff you are putting up here and I'm glad you are linking up with so many like minded people - long may it continue. Enjoy girl! Love Dad
From Blog: Oh my Jeff
Date: 21st May 2008
Oh my Budda
Fantastic, what more can be said. So proud of you our Lizzie. Sending love and hugs, Grannie. X
From Blog: oh my budda
Oh my Budda
Fantastic, what more can be said. So proud of you our Lizzie. Sending love and hugs, Grannie. X
From Blog: oh my budda
Date: 12th May 2008
The Baan Thai Cookery School is ace
Ekk that coral cut sounds nasty! I can totally recommend this cookery school in Chang Mai called the Baan Thai Cookery School, I have put the web link below. Me and Luke spent the day there and had loads of fun learning how to make thai curry. http://www.cookinthai.com/ Have fun!!
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
The Baan Thai Cookery School is ace
Ekk that coral cut sounds nasty! I can totally recommend this cookery school in Chang Mai called the Baan Thai Cookery School, I have put the web link below. Me and Luke spent the day there and had loads of fun learning how to make thai curry. http://www.cookinthai.com/ Have fun!!
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
Date: 12th May 2008
It's a giant onion (Allium) of some sort!
Hi lovely - glad to see you are still enjoying. The beaches and the water look pretty damned inviting and I am going to "The Best beach in the WORLD" someday! Sounds like you need to stay off the coral tho, hope Dan's a quick healer cos that didn't sound nice at all. I've looked on the map and Chang Mai aint that far from Burmah - but there were so many other possible places to visit I wondered how you decide where to go next? Keep on bloggin' girl - I love you to bits. X
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
It's a giant onion (Allium) of some sort!
Hi lovely - glad to see you are still enjoying. The beaches and the water look pretty damned inviting and I am going to "The Best beach in the WORLD" someday! Sounds like you need to stay off the coral tho, hope Dan's a quick healer cos that didn't sound nice at all. I've looked on the map and Chang Mai aint that far from Burmah - but there were so many other possible places to visit I wondered how you decide where to go next? Keep on bloggin' girl - I love you to bits. X
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
Date: 10th May 2008
nasty coral!!.............
But good he was so well looked after. I must say I was a wee bit worried what with the tropical storm that his Burma but Darren was quick to point out that that was nowhere near you - but still!! Anyways hope you have great next stage of adventure and really look forward to the next installment xxx
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
nasty coral!!.............
But good he was so well looked after. I must say I was a wee bit worried what with the tropical storm that his Burma but Darren was quick to point out that that was nowhere near you - but still!! Anyways hope you have great next stage of adventure and really look forward to the next installment xxx
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
Date: 10th May 2008
nasty coral!!.............
But good he was so well looked after. I must say I was a wee bit worried what with the tropical storm that his Burma but Darren was quick to point out that that was nowhere near you - but still!! Anyways hope you have great next stage of adventure and really look forward to the next installment xxx
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
nasty coral!!.............
But good he was so well looked after. I must say I was a wee bit worried what with the tropical storm that his Burma but Darren was quick to point out that that was nowhere near you - but still!! Anyways hope you have great next stage of adventure and really look forward to the next installment xxx
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
Date: 10th May 2008
hey!
Nice pics there!! Im planning on heading to Tao x in June :)
From Blog: sharks, sharks everywhere and not a drop to eat (well actually they are pretty tasty)
hey!
Nice pics there!! Im planning on heading to Tao x in June :)
From Blog: sharks, sharks everywhere and not a drop to eat (well actually they are pretty tasty)
Date: 10th May 2008
oh pissheed stop poisnin the puppies lol,gott luv ya xxx
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
oh pissheed stop poisnin the puppies lol,gott luv ya xxx
From Blog: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins
LauraDom
Miss Anstey and Señor Dom
Have you ever tried a ground nut?
No mention of us? I'm hurt!! your Mubul blog made me and Dom giggle a lot, I do hope Bab Scab comes across your blog!! Hope you're having a great time still. love dom and laura xx
From Blog: Suprise Destination - Malaysia