25-05-2003 15:25									#1
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That's the name of a hill not far from our home in the Philippines that Dolores and I used to hike up every week or so, early early, in the cool of the morning. It's a good hike with enough up to it to satisfy us. On top there is a Catholic chapel and some benches where one can catch the first morning stirring of the tropical breeze. Dolores will go in to her prayers while I go sit on a bench. The benches overlook our town of Jagna, surrounded by rice pattys, where the farmers are already working. The streets come to life and get busy, the harbor and market area the focus of the buzz of life. The sun becomes intense and chases us off, we walk home down a cool forested lane, and another day in the Philippines has begun.

It feels more like home now than the country to which I was born, I miss it dearly.

	25-05-2003 16:20									#2
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"That's the name of a hill not far from our home in the Philippines that Dolores and I used to hike up every week or so, early early, in the cool of the morning. It's a good hike with enough up to it to satisfy us. On top there is a Catholic chapel and some benches where one can catch the first morning stirring of the tropical breeze. Dolores will go in to her prayers while I go sit on a bench. The benches overlook our town of Jagna, surrounded by rice pattys, where the farmers are already working. The streets come to life and get busy, the harbor and market area the focus of the buzz of life. The sun becomes intense and chases us off, we walk home down a cool forested lane, and another day in the Philippines has begun.

It feels more like home now than the country to which I was born, I miss it dearly."

That's cool, sounds like a great place.

	25-05-2003 16:26									#3
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Thanks. On the way there we can go by the Garden Cafe, which serves up a good "American breakfast". Even has bacon if you catch em on a good day. Bacon, eggs, toast, coffee & pineapple juice. I've ordered that a few times.

Stop back for dinner outside...they have cold San Miguel, an excellent shrimp and rice soup, pretty good calimari, and even spagetti w/ meat sauce if you wish.

	25-05-2003 16:35									#5
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Whoever the hells turn it is to keep me entertained really needs to raise their game.

	25-05-2003 21:51									#7
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So, erm, you guys wanna hear about Canapao beach?

	25-05-2003 22:04									#9
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quote: they have cold San Miguel

Side note: that's a great beer.

	25-05-2003 22:09									#10
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We drink that at the beach. Get a bunch of the large bottles, which they sell across the street from the beach, and bring some food...

They have open huts which you can rent out for the day, and have a picnic right there.

	25-05-2003 22:14									#11
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Btw, you really seem to adore the phillipinnes.

What are you doing now with your life, anyway, Lancer?

	25-05-2003 22:15									#12
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Back in the Philippines Lancer ? How's the weather there ?

	25-05-2003 22:26									#13
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Not yet Spiffor, few years yet before we retire. Plan on going back in about a year and a half.

Azazel, working, saving...our plan is to buy a retirement property on the ocean there, more breezes...that's one of the reasons for going back in a yr and a half, check out property.

I'm much happier there, Dolores too.

	25-05-2003 22:29									#14
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It really sounds like a cool place, for sure.

	26-05-2003 20:07									#15
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Very friendly people, though poor they are the happiest people I've ever met. They know how to have a good time, fiesta is an amazing expression of joy and tradition... I love the people, the tropical islands, everything. Yup Spiffor, cool...

	26-05-2003 20:08									#16
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor It really sounds like a cool place, for sure.

Absolutely

	26-05-2003 20:10									#17
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Spiffor, you and I must have posted within seconds to this thread which hasn't seen a post in...

	26-05-2003 20:12									#18
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Actually, I've answered after seeing your reply.
But I thought it was funnier to quote myself in a typical Lancer-style

	26-05-2003 20:15									#19
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Well I never...

"Well I never..."

	26-05-2003 21:25									#20
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If you are into hills, you should visit Stuttgart. The city is surrounded by hills, and there are tons of forests when you can really feel alone and tranquil.

The few times I went there with my girlfriend were terrific, but it is much better to do it when the weather is sunny.
I'm eagerly awaiting the next time we do this.

	26-05-2003 21:38									#21
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Stuttgart. no skyscrapers.

	26-05-2003 21:42									#22
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Cities devoid of skyscrapers can look good, and often do.
Unfortunately, Suttgart doesn't

But the hills and forests around sure rock. A short fare in a bus, and you switch from a busy city centre to the middle of nowhere

	27-05-2003 08:17									#23
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I'm partial to tropical hills. The foliage of palm and banana trees, orchids growing here and there, plus the warmth, even early in the morning, goes right to the bone. The older I get the better that feels. Then there's the Garden Cafe on the way back. The friendly Filipina waitresses...Garden Cafe is the place where Zkribbler (I hope) and I will help a couple of deaf workers. Take them to the doctor and get em fixed up. I remember one waitress particularly. She looks like she has some Spanish blood, so spirited, VERY good looking. Can't speak a word though. I hope that can be changed, that she can live a normal life, get married some day...maybe to one of you guys...

Zkribbler, you can stay at the Cafe or move into our house to save dough, or move back and forth...

	27-05-2003 08:31									#24
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Hi Lance

	27-05-2003 17:43									#25
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Hiya Derek ol' Pal.

	27-05-2003 17:53									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor Cities devoid of skyscrapers can look good, and often do. Unfortunately, Suttgart doesn't But the hills and forests around sure rock. A short fare in a bus, and you switch from a busy city centre to the middle of nowhere

You know, I first realized how much I love modern and post modern architecture when I was in Paris. The inner city looked great, but I was really swept at "La Defence".

	27-05-2003 18:09									#27
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Derek, you up for a Philippine trip in September '04? Another do-gooders mission... help the deaf...

PLUS!

Inexpensive vacation in a foriegn land with a different culture, excellent fresh seafood that's cheap, good beer and perdy women.

Could be worse.

In?

	27-05-2003 22:49									#28
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Please stop Lancer, you're making me eager of spending my retirement there

	28-05-2003 02:52									#29
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There's a French Canadian there, we're pals.

	28-05-2003 02:55									#30
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are you Filipino, Lancer? I always thought of you as a crusty old white guy.