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Tag Archives: Philippines
Cebu to Malapascua Island
Today our adventure is taking the bus to Maya, the port, where we take a ferry over to Malapascua Island. Without going into excruciating detail, I think there is a difference here to the meaning of “direct” vs “non stop”. … Continue reading
Cebu City, Day 2
Last night we go on an adventure. Murray chatted with the hotel desk lady and found out which jeepney to take to get to the Sugbo IT Park Mercado, an outdoors food fare. The 17C stops right opposite our hotel, … Continue reading
Cebu City, Day 1
We are in Cebu City today and tomorrow to dry out and see a different part of the Philippines. Our goals today are to exchange some Canadian cash for Philippine cash and to check out the bus to the ferry … Continue reading
Tabbataha Reef Part 3
May 01 I think I can mention this without jinxing it. We have been diving for four days now with 20 divers and 22 staff. They all seem to be quite easy to get along with. After the last couple … Continue reading
Tabbataha Reef Part 2
April 29 More diving at the north atoll. There are many, many boats plying the Tabbataha area. We were told 14 this week. So even though I‘m pretty sure the boats coordinate where each is going to be each day, … Continue reading
Tabbataha Reef Part 1
April 27 First day on the boat. Pick up at 2.00 and on the boat by 2.30. Everybody on board. All seem quite nice. After the last two group experiences we were somewhat apprehensive. The crew is super helpful. Can’t … Continue reading
Puerto Princesa Day 3
April 26, 2024 Even though we travelled east to west last fall coming home from Africa I had forgotten how bad the time zone change is. It is our third day here and I am sacked. We managed to stay … Continue reading
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Our day starts early. 2:35 am to be exact. This is what flying west does to us. Melatonin tonight! Murray mentioned the Philippines Airline vouchers we got yesterday. We searched for an agent on Google Maps and found none, so … Continue reading
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Tagged Jollibee, Philippines, Philippines Airlines, Puerto Princesa
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Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2024
Yup three days in just over 24 hours. We board the plane in Edmonton on Apr. 22. Left Vancouver on Apr. 23 and landed in the Philippines on Apr. 24. We should make up for that on the way home … Continue reading
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Tagged Manila, Philippines, Philippines Airlines, Puerto Princesa
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