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Impressions on Drive from Baguio to Manila

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January 29th 2008
-gorgeous vivid green rice fields in the valley of the mountains -cows (with or without a tether) on the roadside. They hang out in the sun or in the shade, a lot more cows were seated than I’m used to seeing. -roadside wood carvers and their “shops” of wood -colorful laundry on clothes lines -terraces built/carved into the mountain side of rice, sugarcane, etc. -bumpy, windy hairpin turns ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Baguio

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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