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What a loooong day

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March 5th 2011
This morning we woke up at 4:30 and ten minutes later were out the door looking for the closest route to get to the main road. We started walking and I asked a local woman who told us to definitely turn around and walk a different way -- the road we were headed down was not safe for foreigners during dark hours. She apparently takes the trash out every morning around 4:45 and graciously led us to ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Manila

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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