Waiting for the parade

Sinulog Festival in Cebu

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January 17th 2008
I arrived in Cebu at 4am. Having only booked the hotel for that night, I wasn't really sure what I was going to do once I got there. I was hoping that they'd let me checkin early at say midday but wasn't sure what I'd do until then. I thought about hanging around the airport but it was pretty small and no one about so I jumped in a cab and went straight to the hotel. To my relief the reception ... read more

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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