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Road trip PI

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February 15th 2009
A few weeks in now, and I finally made it to a pc with time to get an entry in. It's pretty much been gogogogogogogogo since we landed. The tour we flew in with set the pace with a full steam ahead itinerary. Landed in Manila around 1130 pm, customs, baggage and the bus ride meant not getting to Manila Hotel until just before 1am. Registration and check-in, didn't put my head on my pillow unti ... read more

Asia » Philippines

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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