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Trip to the Philippines

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December 1st 2010
We departed LAX on Nov. 30th for the 15 hour flight to Hong Kong, and then a 2 hour flight to Cebu, one of the larger islands(of the 7500) in the Philippines. We were met by a van and driver which Carly had set up and we jumped in the van for our 3 hour drive to the port where we were to catch a boat to Malapascua. When we arrived at the port, Carly was waiting for us with the two boat hand ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Malapascua Island

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more