Jeepney!

Random Thoughts from Manila

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August 26th 2007
It is 9:30am. I have been awake and in my hotel since 11pm. I feel a little like Scarlett Johansson’s character in Lost in Translation. I am waiting for my friends from our vendor to come pick me up to go see a volcano that is nearby - they are coming at 10:30. It has been a long wait! I did venture out around 1am to go to 7-Eleven for a snack an ... 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