On a whim late one afternoon, Kristine and her friend Ghenda (the shorter girl) and I.. the three of us decided to take my first
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Taking The Last Boat To Cebu
My first few months here in the Philippines I’ve been getting my bearings locally, mostly between Mactan and Cebu which are connected by two bridges.
Read more[Photos] Beautiful Island of Bohol – Philippines
Believe it or not.. despite this being the largest gallery here (so far), it is only a small portion of what Bohol has to offer.
Read moreTouch Me Like You Know Me
As I mentioned in a previous diary entry, I’ve been a little under the weather today with a slight cold, or flu.. never could tell
Read more[Video] – Not So Easy Rider
In my entire life I’ve spent about 30 seconds riding a motorcycle/scooter. During that initial 30 seconds.. I crashed. And that was over three decades
Read morePrelude to the Jungle
Currently it is the holiday season and my plans led me here, to the island of Bohol where I plan to relocate to in a
Read moreRelaxing at Breakneck Speed
The year is winding down this December yet there is so much going on!! It’s been a non-stop ride here. After a 2-day trip to
Read moreTime For A Cool Change
“If there’s one thing in my life that’s missing.. It’s the time that I spend alone.. sailing on the cool and bright clear waters. Lots
Read more[Photos] Me.. Out & About In the Philippines
This is a random collection of images I photographed as I wander about from place to place. Some are of me, others are just whenever
Read more[Video] – MUST Have Rice; Into the Storm
“If I don’t have rice.. I think I will DIE.” I think I’ve heard at least three Filipinos tell me this since I’ve arrived. Rice
Read moreA Night ‘Out’.. To Clear My Head
Well, it’s 4:52am.. I just got back home about 20 minutes ago from the club and.. I’m still not tired. But, it was good to
Read more[Video] – Night Life on Mactan Isle – Philippines
Update: As of July 7th, 2013.. Chicago Joe’s closed it’s doors until further notice. It’s hoped that new management will re-open it. If/When that happens
Read more[Photos] – All Souls/Saints Day in the Philippines
In a previous photo gallery I shared with you how I usually celebrate Halloween these days, at a costume party in a club. That was
Read more[Video/Pics] – Checking Out The Carbon Market – Cebu
Now that I have MyLovelyFilipinaGifts.com online with a few items, I wanted to visit the Carbon Market to see if there was anything imported I
Read moreStarting Over..
Well, last month was certainly full of surprises. I didn’t anticipate being single again when the month started back in October. Even though I knew
Read more[Photos] “Halloween in the Philippines”
Since this is still my first year out of the U.S. it is also my first in a series of holidays spent away from my
Read more[Video] Typhoon.. In The Afternoon
It’s hard to convey via just video or text how amazing it is to enjoy warm rains here. I’ve mentioned it a couple times because
Read more[Video] — In Search of.. Good Mexican Food
Having grown up in a Hispanic home and in Southern California, I am a huge fan of Mexican food. My Mom is an awesome cook
Read morePirate DVD’s On The Eastern Seas
If you are here in the Philippines for more than a few days I can almost guarantee you one place that will catch your eye
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