The Lake Taal Ferry Service

This was one of dozens of similar boats ferrying people across to the island. If they were a traditional shape, nothing much else was. They were moulded fibreglass and powered by a small petrol engine. The only traditional materials were the bamboo outriggers.

Taal Volcano - Soft Walk

July 23rd 2006
Arranged a tour out to TAAL Volcano. This was a fairly soft day overall, but I did get to walk up another volcano, and admire the view. Typical arranged tour, with standard stops at fruit stalls, etc of the driver's choice. As the only pax for this trip for this company, was given the VIP treatment - I think that meant that I could ask anything, and then just had to take the response with a gr ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Tagaytay

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

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