On a mission to the view point

March 29th 2015
As we intended to spend some extended time in the Philippines we decided to explore the north luzon area before we got to the islands so we could get a better feel for the country. We also like to work for our beach time; theres no pleasure without pain. Plus we figured 1 week of strenuous mainland activity equates to several weeks of beach time right? When we were told by other backpackers t ... read more

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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

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Hi we're Chris and P. We have quit our jobs and sold our house to follow our dream of travelling around the world for 12 months!!! Let’s jump back about 2 years - We're driving to P's friend’s house for an evening meal when she turns and says "I've been thinking..." And what a thought that was indeed. That thought turned into buying a dilapidated property and spending a total of 2 years 'doing it up' ourselves coupled with a new job and a wedding thrown into the mix for good measure. We even questioned ourselves at times on whether travelling would actually become a reality or be j... full info

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2nd May 2015

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Those greens and blues...
You have so many picturesque photos in this blog! It's hard enough walking on the ridges of those rice fields, let alone running for your lives along them... it must have looked hilarious :D

2nd May 2015

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

running and screaming across the rice paddies
Thank you, there were just picture perfect shots everywhere. It is exactly what we said, we must have been a sight to the locals if they saw us running and screaming, ruining the peaceful tranquility of the place. Those tourists!!! It was real frighteningly though, that snake stood up to attack. In hindsight we all should not have crowded round it to get a better sight... Lesson learnt. ?

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