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03-01-2012, 07:12 PM
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Philippine Adventure
Ok.., I depart next week to the Philippines (via Japan) for three weeks of jungle hiking, island hopping, volcano's, 30 cent beer, and anything else that looks interesting. Plan to rendezvous with my son in a southeastern Province off the Philippine Sea.
I will be departing the U.S. with only a 30L backpack (no checked baggage thank-you)...., it's amazing what you can stuff in a 30L backpack plus a small compression sack on top!!
Bob
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03-01-2012, 08:38 PM
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Well have fun Bob.
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03-01-2012, 09:00 PM
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Thanks Clutch....., been looking forward to this trip since my son brought it up last spring. He spends a lot of time traveling around southeast Asia, and calls the Philippines home. This trip should be a nice segway into some spring TT camping when I return
Bob
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03-02-2012, 06:45 AM
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Have some lumpia and a San Miguel for me, Bob... and watch out for those jeepneys!
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03-02-2012, 08:41 PM
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Bob, just stay away from the communist rebels in the Philippines.
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03-02-2012, 09:12 PM
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Bob, just stay away from the communist rebels in the Philippines.
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I'm familiar with the NPA, and for the most part they tend to take issue with the PI government/military, not the people. My son has crossed paths with them before and they didn't bother him. The NPA has even provided some assistance to the PI military when it comes to dealing with extreme events associated with terrorist groups.
I do however plan to be cautious around the terrorist cells in the southern PI islands, because they can be a little difficult at times.
The Philippines is a beautiful country and the citizens are very nice people, unfortunately there has been years of unresolved political challenges, but there are signs of improvement.
Bob
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03-02-2012, 09:15 PM
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Ears up! Bob.
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03-02-2012, 10:05 PM
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Ears up! Bob.
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Always.
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03-02-2012, 10:33 PM
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Hahahah! So what kinda drama can we stir up here at JOF Bob!? LOL
I will post later (probably in a sticky due to the mod thing to let members know I'm totally off duty for the month), but, although Bob and I will be "in" SE Asia "at" the same time, we won't be "in" the same place "at" the same time! Haha, I will be with DH and BIL, and Bob will be with DS!
Have fun Bob! Except for our jungle adventure in Thailand, I'm guessing your hiking in the desolate jungles of Asia will be more challenging!!! What an amazing adventure ahead of you. Travel safe and post pics when you get back!!!
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03-02-2012, 10:48 PM
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Have a great time Bob.
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04-01-2012, 12:33 AM
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Just returned from my Philippine trip, and what an experience/adventure it was!!
The trip included: a Typhoon, jungles, constrictor river snakes, fish head soup, always wet, NPA rebels, Red Horse beer, lambanog (moonshine), ocean fishing, remote villages, PI Military check points, great PI food, open markets, no flush toilets, trikes, jeepney's, shotguns, lots of walking/hiking, lots of rain/wind, etc, etc.,.
The people of the PI were great, especially in many remote areas where my son and I were the only white skin's around... which attracted a lot of attention along with my 6'-4" height.
Just a couple of pic's:
River system access at the village of Canalonga that we used....,
Remote jungle village we accessed via the river system....,
Typical jungle trail from one village to another in the Bicol Region....,
The Philippine Sea at Bagasbas Beach, and a great surfing area (near Daet).....,
Would I return, absolutely!
Bob
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04-01-2012, 05:22 AM
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It's great to have you back, Bob. And I am glad you had a great time and you made it back safe and sound. Neat pictures too!
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04-01-2012, 05:37 AM
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Welcome back, Bob! I can make you some fish head soup anytime ya want it!
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04-01-2012, 06:20 AM
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Lee,
I must have tried a couple dozen different types of fresh fish and they were all great. The Filipinos have a gift when it comes to preparing a meal, very colorful with all the sides added. I had three full meals a day, along with fruits and anything else hanging from a tree and I still lost 7 pounds!!
It's amazing what one can learn when immersed into a different culture.
Bob
ps: That Lambanog sure has a kick to it!!
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04-01-2012, 10:00 AM
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Glad your back safely. It sure looks humid there. Now go sink your teeth into a big double meat/cheese hamburger.
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04-01-2012, 02:39 PM
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snip...... Now go sink your teeth into a big double meat/cheese hamburger.
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Dan,
As soon as I shake this jet lag I plan to do that very thing!!
Even with all the shops and vendors along the main village roads, not one fast food joint... lol.
Bob
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04-01-2012, 03:06 PM
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Wow! I bet it was amazing! Glad you had a memorable trip & are back safe.
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04-01-2012, 04:36 PM
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Thanks for the pictures Bob.
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04-02-2012, 07:37 AM
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04-12-2012, 02:52 PM
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Me trip was better. Me was wif healthi in Singpore.
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