Sea Urchin

The Sky's On Fire!

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May 18th 2007
The Attic A ferry, jeepney (an elaboratly painted share truck/van with wooden benchs in the back and luggage storage on top), and a huble-huble (older motorbikes equipped with customized racks for larger loads) ride later we had arrived at KooKoo’s Nest near Dumagete on Negros Island. We didn’t have a reservation for a cottage, and they were all full, so we ended up in an improvised room whic ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Siquijor

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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