Philippines 2017

jonneymendoza

jonneymendoza

jonneymendoza

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A Trip back to the motherland. My mum is from the Philippines so i have been here lots of times. This time, i wanted to explore places that i have never visited and here are some images. Its a beautiful country fueled with rich vibrant of people, culture, food and scenery .

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JDR07572.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr

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JDR00355.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr

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untitled-46.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr

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untitled-111.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr

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JDR07073.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr

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JDR07134.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr

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JDR07108.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr


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JDR07004.jpg by Jon Richy, on Flickr
 
I spent a fortnight in Manilla and some little island I forget the name of, it's a stunning country and some lovely people.

I think the highlight was snorkelling off said island when some random dude paddles up in a little canoe with his kids trying to sell coconuts. Don't think I've ever tasted anything quite so refreshing as that coconut milk while being parched from salt water and sun.
 
wesimmo said:
I think the highlight was snorkelling off said island when some random dude paddles up in a little canoe with his kids trying to sell coconuts. Don't think I've ever tasted anything quite so refreshing as that coconut milk while being parched from salt water and sun.
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Where were you keeping your money :p
 
Skillmister said:
Where were you keeping your money :p
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:D We had a boat too, which I hastily clambered back into when the local guy told us there were sharks in the area we were snorkelling in. Decided to get into shallower water where he assured us the reef kept the sharks out.

There was one night when we sat on the beach drinking and watching what looked like a quaint fishing method as all these boats went out, but then realised they were blast fishing, I.e. dropping dynamite on the reef.
 
I am going next year with my girlfriend and some friends. I've been a few times, as my father is Filipino and we still have a fair amount of family there. I have not been for quite a while and instead of a sit at the beach holiday, it is more of a explorer and adventure holiday.

My game plan is:

Banaue rice terrace trek
Bohol shark swimming + Chocolate hills
Palawan diving
Some Island hopping
Bicol volcano trek
Lake Sebu
 
Avenged7Fold said:
I am going next year with my girlfriend and some friends. I've been a few times, as my father is Filipino and we still have a fair amount of family there. I have not been for quite a while and instead of a sit at the beach holiday, it is more of a explorer and adventure holiday.

My game plan is:

Banaue rice terrace trek
Bohol shark swimming + Chocolate hills
Palawan diving
Some Island hopping
Bicol volcano trek
Lake Sebu
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Sounds like a great itinerary!
 
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