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THE THEODORE HOTEL

We were going to stay one night at the hotel, but changed our plans and spent two nights.   The Theodore only has ten rooms, and is very quiet.  The service from the staff was outstanding during our stay.  The rooms include breakfast and … Continue reading

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TRIP TO TAGAYTAY (01MAY TO 03MAY)

We departed the Olongapo area around 0800 am in the morning.  Our driver started out taking the SCTEX, but decided to use the older road that runs closer to Manila Bay from Dinalupihan to Manila.  Then we hit the North Luzon Expressway into Manila.  … Continue reading

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PEOPLES PARK, TAGAYTAY, PHILIPPINES (30 APRIL 2012)

Planning a trip to the mountain area of Tagaytay this coming week.  Made a reservation at “The Theodore Hotel”.  I know nothing about the place.  We drove through Tagaytay in April of 2010 on the way Batangas.  Stopped at Peoples Park for one … Continue reading

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BORACAY VIDEOS

Videos posted to You Tube from Boracay trip.  These videos were shot in HD, check the You Tube display settings and change to HD.  Will post more in the next few months. Jim the Kano

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Mango Festival – 22 APRIL 2012

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Went for a visit to the Zambales Mango Festival in Iba.   Occurs every year in April.   Arrived at the booth area at mid day.   Took several photos of the booths and shot one video.   I need to complete an upgrade on WordPress to … Continue reading

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Philippines – 21 APRIL 2012

Drove up to the San Antonio area to check out the Capones Island.   Too many people from Manila visiting.   Stayed at the Capones Vista two years ago in late March.   Vista  filled with company outings.    Recommend visiting the area before school lets out … Continue reading

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Boracay Departure – Day Four (20APRIL2012)

Departed the Regency at 0600 AM in a van for a short ride to beach departure area.  Waited no more than 5 minutes to leave on the boat.  Hotel took care of the bags, no worries with the luggage.  High speed boat ride … Continue reading

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Boracay – Day Three (19APRIL2012)

Up early for breakfast.   On banca boat at 0730 am for a snorkeling and island tour.   Went snorkeling near Crocodile Island.  There are no live crocodiles, the island looks like a crocodile, but I could not tell.    Current around the island was somewhat … Continue reading

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Day Two Boracay – Part Four

In the evening at dinner at the Alf’s along the beach.  The meal was better than the first night.   Cost was 380.00 pesos per person.   After finishing dinner,  watched and took a few videos of fire dancers along the beach.   Went to the … Continue reading

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Day Two Boracay – Part Three

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After finishing touring station three and southern part of station two, we returned to the room for a few hours to escape the afternoon heat.    Then left wife and sister-in-law at the pool. Headed out to station two near Boracay Regency to shoot photos … Continue reading

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