Days 33 - 39

Koh Tao

Lomprayah Ferry Trip. Padi Open Water Dive course. Christmas. Meeting many Germans

Days 30 - 33

Koh Phangan

Mae Haad, Water fall, Marble Bar - still in Monsoon weather

Days 27 -30

Koh Samui

Muy Thai, Monsoon

Day 25

Manila - Hong Kong - Bangkok

Days 19 - 24

Mindoro, Bongabong

Kept inside for a few days due to the typhoon

Despedida on the 8th

Days 15 - 19

Boracay

Para-sailing, snorkeling, grazed leg from rusty anchor, buffet meals

Days 7 - 14

Oriental Mindoro, Bongabong, Balogbog Babae trek and waterfalls, riding carabow, Typhoon Reming/Durian.

Days 5 & 6

Tagaytay and Batangas

People's Park in the Sky. Driving through the mountains, long and windy roads. Freshly cut flowers being sold by the sides of the road, along with the fruit stalls. View of Lake Taal and Volcano.

Stayed with Dinah Joy and Gilbert, and their baby Sophia.

Days 3 & 4

Quezon City and Intamuros.

Spent the day at Tita Pacita's Salon de Orient in Quezon City, getting our hair cut and conditioned, legs waxed, manicures and pedicures given, as well as facials.

Took a drive to Intramuros - the old Spanish Quarter. Also a walk at the Bay walk. Very popular for live bands performing at each of the outdoors eateries. Also street performers similar to those down at Circular Quay.

Days 1 & 2

Manila and Mandaluyong.

Settling in. Steaming hot. Staying at Tita Pacita's condo in Mandaluyong.