Philippines

Capones Islands and Megan's Paradisio Beach Resort
November 18, 2007 - Pundakit, Philippines
The morning was cool and beautiful, with the ocean waves lapping gently on the sand. I tried to catch a sunrise, but was apparently looking in the wrong direction! The sun comes up over the mountains, and sets over the ocean. We packed up the gear and loaded the Banca boats, ready to head out to Big Capones Island. The ride out was definitely...
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Planning
November 17, 2007 - San Antonio, Philippines
We worked things out with Mike coming to join us at Megan’s after work and the rest of us heading out in the morning. Dad and Pupoy were able to get a hold of JoJo and arrange for transportation via van, which was a whole lot easier on us. We arrived at the resort, and immediately headed for the water… in fact, Laurel had been wearing her...
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More rain on the brain
November 16, 2007 - San Miguel, Philippines
The rain…in Spain…is insane! Yep, another few days of rain. So as soon as the rain let up we headed for San Miguel/San Antonio in hopes of being able to get on the base. Unfortunately, the old base was now being used as the Naval Training Station for the Philippines, so they wouldn’t let a group of American’s on the base. The ride out...
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Bataan
November 13, 2007 - Bataan, Philippines
This morning everyone woke up and took turns in the cold shower again. The whole house was in a flurry, because today was the day that we go to Bataan for the memorial services for Kuya Vic . Basically every family member was going out there. This is also where Auntie Darlene is building her house, so we were all excited to be going. The van...
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Baretto
November 12, 2007 - Subic, Philippines
Well, the cock fight was rather disappointing, since the opposing rooster got slashed once and then ran… like a chicken! Anyways, they considered that to be a forfeit, so Kuya Minoy’s rooster won, and we get to cook the loser. I guess this is just another instance where it is good to be the king. But it’s just like going to a wrestling...
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