Kids at the market

Philippines

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April 13th 2009
Puerto Princesa Puerto Princessa, Filipines Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 3 days to go, we have one destination left on this cruise before the end at Hong Kong. We had a lovely day of snorkeling and boating in Honda Bay of Palawan Island; Palawan means land of beautiful safe harbor. We purchased the 7 hour island hopping tour. We travelled by van to a pier where we boarded an outrigger boat called ... 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