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2nd April 2013

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Fascinating
This would be very interesting to attend, however do you think the commercialisation and crowds now surrounding this event detracts for its underlying spiritual purpose and message? I suppose the spiritual purpose may already be compromised if penitents participate in the belief it will bring them fortune. Hope you are able to return in the future and that your camera does not malfunction. Congratulations on such a well-written and thought-provoking blog.
From Blog: Bloody Friday
31st March 2013

Ali
Ali Watters

Some what lost for words!
I find it incredible the lengths that people will go to in the name of religion. You're words captured the event really well, thank CJ for her photos, bloody incredible!
From Blog: Bloody Friday
31st March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!
What an honor to be read by TravelBlog's creator!
From Blog: Bloody Friday
31st March 2013
Joyriding, Cordillera-style

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

as scary as that looks, it would offer a fantastic view! :)
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
31st March 2013
Joyriding, Cordillera-style

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

It would, as long as it's the early morning. Later than that and you would get cooked by the sun. :)
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
30th March 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

School teacher, traveler and soon to be professional writer
We continue to enjoy your blogs. You capture the audience early and your language skills are excellent. The utilization of words allows us to be right there with you sensing the sounds, smell and emotions. I find these kind of rituals fascinating even though as you say they have become entertainment. Sounds tough to watch. Thanks for sharing.
From Blog: Bloody Friday
30th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!
I've always wanted to be a writer, but I guess my stint with a news organization did help me a lot since I was forced to pay attention to details. I also enjoy reading your blogs and here's hoping to more adventures for you guys!
From Blog: Bloody Friday
30th March 2013

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Well done
I really enjoyed this entry and the way you presented the material. I find it so interesting to learn about these customs, although like liliram this is probably one I couldn't stomach to watch.
From Blog: Bloody Friday
30th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

I agree, San Fernando's Lenten rites are for those with strong stomachs. I thought I was prepared by watching countless of torture porn movies, but obviously nothing prepares you for such gruesome sights. There are lots of bloodless Passion plays in the country, though, which also reveal as much about the Filipino culture. We're planning to attend a couple of those as well, hopefully next year. :)
From Blog: Bloody Friday
30th March 2013

liliram
liliram

Thanks for sharing, Jay
I doubt I can ever bring myself to watch. But thanks, Jay, it's as if I was there with you. Or better. (If I were there, I'm not sure I can watch) Very well-written, btw. Very apt photo captions too. I think I'd post this on my page :-)
From Blog: Bloody Friday
30th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks! We were actually excited at first but turned squeamish once we saw the devotees on the streets and the blood on the pavement. :D
From Blog: Bloody Friday
27th March 2013

liliram
liliram

Only for the young....
Wish I have the energy. But I doubt I can do that. I'm done with my "hard work" adventures. I even "cheated" trekking Pinatubo. Hahaha. That means I'm on R&R mode now, content to read YOUR hard work travels. Keep them coming, Jay!
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
28th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

While I'm young, right? Hahaha. I don't think I'll be climbing mountains anytime soon. I just realized how hard it is. It's okay. I think what matters is you still have the passion to travel. Sana ako ganyan din years from now. :)
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
27th March 2013

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

looks fun! I didn't know about this...sayang :) Always every March ba eto?
From Blog: Holi in the Philippines
27th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Di ko rin sya alam nung una actually. I was just invited two days prior to the event. Ang alam ko first time na ginawa yung event. Pero mukhang successful so baka meron ulit next year :D
From Blog: Holi in the Philippines
19th March 2013
Lanzones Festival

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Beautiful photo! Well done.
From Blog: Thank You Camiguin
20th March 2013
Lanzones Festival

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!
From Blog: Thank You Camiguin
19th March 2013

bertN
non-member comment

Are camping tents not made to withstand tropical downpours?
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
19th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

I guess. As you can see from my post, I'm not an expert camper. I made stupid decisions and admittedly, had I tried to be more sensible I could have otherwise made the hike easier (though that would've probably made for a less interesting story). At any rate, I was just trying to make a point that the weather was so bad it threatened to remove any sense of comfort on my part.
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
18th March 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Amazing sunshine summit photo
Love to see you exploring again. Wish we were there. By the way, it was so great meeting you. Fantastic photos but you need to add some titles. Barefoot? Wow.
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
18th March 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!
I'm trying to travel as often as I can this year so hopefully I'll produce more entries. Yeah, I think I should try to become less lazy when it comes to writing titles and captions on my photos. Anyway, thanks again and I'm hoping to see more travel stories from you, too!
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
18th March 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Amazing sunshine summit photo
Love to see you exploring again. Wish we were there. By the way, it was so great meeting you. Fantastic photos but you need to add some titles. Barefoot? Wow.
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
18th March 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Amazing sunshine summit photo
Love to see you exploring again. Wish we were there. By the way, it was so great meeting you. Fantastic photos but you need to add some titles. Barefoot? Wow.
From Blog: Surviving Pulag
16th March 2013

maline
non-member comment

warning
when you visit Coron, make sure not to get this van driver named KIT YONG a very unethical person. he’s using different airport shuttles. ask the dispatcher not to make him as your service.
From Blog: Coron, Palawan
25th February 2013

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

nice pictures :)
From Blog: Apolitical Hot Airs in Clark

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Although he lived much of his toddler years abroad in the US and spent his early childhood roaming around the Philippines with his parents, Jay didn't really catch the travel bug until much later in 2006, when he was dragged to a microfinance conference in Thailand. He considers it his first true taste of travel, with his childhood already but a vague, distant memory. Something about being in a foreign place stirred his wanderlust, and his feet have constantly itched since. After graduating with a degree in Multimedia Arts, Jay worked as a news writer, then as a high school teacher. Presently,... full info
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