Splish Splash Splosh

Briefly back to Blighty

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January 11th 2007
Happy New Year everyone - its 2007 already! I made a quick trip back to the UK for Christmas and New Year (which of course lots of you know). I fattened up on loads of good food. It was a pleasure to eat good wholemeal bread, real milk and cheese as well as the usual rich Christmas grub. Christmas was with the family in Bournemouth then up north for a good round of friend visiting. The unexp ... 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