Balut - a local delicacy

This is something EVERYBODY should really try. Chicken embryo - simply break a hole in the top of the shell - suck it out and YUUUUUMY (or so I'm told). Apparently it tastes 'just like chicken. . . . . tell me when you've tried it. . . . ;-)

Jan 5th and 6th

January 6th 2011
OK - this should bring me up to date. Yesterday, Squish had to be confirmed (a Catholic thing) before the locals would agree to marry us in the church. Won't bore you with the details as it's really just a personal thing. Today has been raining again and so I've been stuck in our little 6x7 drinking SML and trying to get up to date with the blog. Since there's no travels to record, I thought ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Albay » Guinobatan

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

6th January 2011

Jim
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Balut the local delicacy
Hi John, I'd rather not eat my chickens until they've hatched. I've enjoyed reading your Travel Blog. You got lots of interesting pictures. All the best to you and Squish for your wedding renewal. I hope you get wonderful weather. Enjoy the rest of the trip. Cheers, Jim

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