Blogs from Philippines, Asia - page 313

Hey you knuckleheads. Right now Im in Cebu, aka grimey as all hell. This place is definitely not poetic in any sense of the word. It is certainly a contrast to the two islands we visited before coming here. We just got here from Malipasqua which was pretty cool. That island is starting to become westernized by the day. We stayed there so we could contrast the effect of tourism on the island compared to Boracay which we will be going to in a few days. Last night we went to a disco on the island and everyone had a really good time. Despite all the good times I have been writing about, trust me when I say that this place is not easy at all. The smallest things I have been missing a lot. For ... read more

Whaazzzupp. Ok first I will respond to all of your messages. Dad, Yea thats true that I will have less credits needed overall but I have been taking 12 credit semesters here and there so it all evens out. I miss you pops and cant wait to see you and cant thank you enough for letting me go on this trip. This is easily the best thing that I have ever done in my life and will never forget my experiences here. Its really hard to stay away from the women cus they are ammaaaazzing. I think I am going to come back and marry one of these chiks one day. JP whats up brother. Yea Ill tell you all about this place when I get back and trust me I will be able to talk ... read more

What up everyone. Im back in Manila until tommorow morning. A lot of interesting things have happened since my last posting. Lets see Ive been to the dump in Quezon City and witnessed the system of trash pickers, I did my research on sex tourism in Makati and met a bunch of beautiful women beggin me to take them home, I visited the American Embassy, I went to Subic Bay where the US Naval base existed for 94 years. I have been a busy bee. Good thing is though I have been having a blast. Tonight were all goin out together and goin to the Hobbit House and then to Karaoke. The hobbit house is home to 30 midget employees. Im gonna be kickin em all over the place. Anyway tommorow we are starting our tour ... read more

Tagaytay, Philippines May 21, 2006 (Sunday) I have been to Tagaytay many times already with my friends but this time its different. I am with friends but a new set of friends and we have just established our group. Our first stop, South of Manila, Tagaytay. We left Manila at around 9:00 AM and got to Tagaytay at around 10:45 AM. We first visited the Pink Sisters Chapel and of course, it won’t be complete if you won’t make your lists of petitions. Then, we had lunch at one of the fastfood in the area “Greenwich”, heheheh. Then we were off to Picnic Grove, its one of the nicest play and if you are looking for a place to have your picnic, this is the place. It won’t be complete if you won’t take a picture ... read more

Sup peoples. Right now I am in Banaue where the 8th wonder of the world exists; the rice terraces. These terraces are so amazing. Yesterday we walked all through them hiking the whole way. We got all dirty and disgusting but it was simply breathetaking. Dont worry I have plenty of pictures but they certainly do not do it justice. The native people who farm and live in the rice terraces known as the Ifugao use to be head hunters within the last 100 years, but the missionaries came and tought them to settle disputes through trade. It is amazing to see how these people live. To even access the terraces that are deep into the mountains you have to walk along the edges which are less than a foot wide. This was extremely dangerous and ... read more