We pretty much developed our plans as we got here so here is a down and dirty update on the new plans.
1 - lahar flats in crow valley, this is where we meant to do pinatubo but we ended up not because of a complex set of events, none of them worrisome, just annoying, I'll get back to that when i have more time
2 - Lucap and 100 islands national park. Nathan and Jeff were itching to see the beach asap so we threw this in at the last minute. (this is where we are headed to right now)
3 - Bagiuo flower festival, we heard about this from the folks we met in Manila, again if that hasn't been posted i'll have to get to it later.
4- Benaue Rice terraces, some of the biggest rice terraces in the world
5- Dumaguete, Again one of the contacts we made in Manila owns a hostel down there and is a dive master, hes going to take us diving and get Nathan certified.
6- Leyte - One of Herald's (the dive master) suggestions to dive on the way back to Manila
7- Donsol - This area is known for being able to swim with Whale sharks (a dream of mine since I got dive certed at 12 yrs old) Wish me luck!!!!
8 - Coron city, Coron island, Baracuda lake - This area is like something strait out of a holywood movie, blue lagoons etc, wait for the pictures and you will understand.
9- Busuanga wild life preserve - The name says it all. Lions and tigers and giraffes oh my!
Biat no bato i dont have numbered because were not sure when or if we will get over that way.
Thats about all i have time for right now other than to say that the first aid kit had its first real test....
not on us.. on some guys that wrecked their motorcycle right next to us out on the lahar flats. Poor guys 16x10 cm 2nd degree burn on the right calf where the skin just peeled off and about 6 full thickness abrasions that bloodied his left knee.
Any way were doing great other than getting our fill of sun. Sun block is REALLY expensive here. its like 10 bucks for a 100ml tube... and they dont have anything over spf 50. So were keeping pretty well wrapped up, you'll laugh when you see the pictures of me....
Thanks all and post to you later. -Click the picture to enlarge!
My spring break is two weeks from March 13 - 28. I believe you guys will be in Japan for some of that time. I may be able to head south whereever you guys are and hang out for a bit if that would be alright. However I think it has been pretty well established that I am not cut out to join you on any extreme or exhausting activities. I may hurt my footsy again!
ReplyDeleteAn impressive and exciting itinerary! Sounds like the trip is meeting your adventuring expectations. I'm hoping you'll be able to put together "home movies", or a slide show, or something, after you get home. I still am so jealous of the sun, water, scenery in general. SO happy to hear that so far, you all remain unscathed. Thanks so much for the great posts!
ReplyDeleteDitto on the so jealous, I'd love to be in Sun and sand right about now!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't be too jelous we all have pretty good sun burns going on. Hiking accross the sandy, volcanic ash is no picknic :D
ReplyDeleteYes it will probobly take me a couple weeks to go through all the pictures nad video to create something presentable to show our trip!! Regardless of the work I'm looking forward too it.
Kim: Thats the time that we have time scheduled for Kyoto, and the ancient pilgramage route. Check the calander and let me know what you would like to join us for. <3 Looking forward to it.
Sorry about no updates in a while, hopefully I will get to uploading some pics and stuff soon!