Day one of the boat trip is amazing but I’m sitting here in my little patch with the waves lapping at the shore sweating my butt off. Today we left Port threesome hookie make stops at some amazing lagoons and […]
Gone Boating
Not much to say today other than I’m taking off on a five day boat trip. Here’s what I woke up to today
Beautiful Boracay
Well yesterday was about as good as it gets.. Up in the morning to catch the 8:30 dive and down to a great breakfast of omelette and toast. Then in a trike to the dive shop. Once I’m there I’m […]
Boo Hoo Butanding
Well let’s just say that my trip to Donsol to see the Butanding (whale sharks) was a complete bust. Getting there and back was quite easy and I had a lovely ride through the mountains with “Butch” seeing a lot […]
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
But if you try sometimes, you get what you need.. These lyrics were running strong for me yesterday. I woke up feeling quite lonely indeed and if I might say a little sorry for myself that I didn’t have someone […]
The ATM Caper
Before I get on to my time in Donsol I just want to share the saga of the ATM card as these are the little hurdles you will need to jump in order to travel. Just relax and work the […]
A Special Message From Joanna Marie Nabarte
I forgot to upload this yesterday, but I wanted to share this beautiful message from Joanna to all of us who are following.
The Torch Has Been Passed
Well folks the time has arrive to meet Joanna and her parents. I have to admit to being very nervous. What if she doesn’t like me? What if I don’t know what to say? What if her parents think the […]
Finally Under the Waves
Well after my 2.5 hour bus ride from Manila through largely uninteresting countryside, I arrive at the Batangas Pier Terminal. I have to say Grandma and Grandpa are looking down on me once again. There is a large Tropical Storm […]
Another Big City in the Bag
Well folks here we are, concrete everywhere, jeepneys, motor bikes, traffic like hell, deathly looking power strung everywhere. Totally reminds me of Bangkok.. too bad Gino is not here. So the super long 16 hour flight to China went well […]