Sunday, July 30, 2023

Philippines 2023






Starts in Manila Dec 16

Leaving Singapore on Jan 1


flying a 747-800 one last time




we leave the 2 extra suitcases in Manila

and fly to  Coron, Philippines


going to do 4-5 nights in the same location


we will have to fly a turbo prop plane to get to Coron








possible hotels

https://goo.gl/maps/qmEjNaaFZmJ2YyBx6

https://goo.gl/maps/iA61QBKfybXZ2KV4A


LOTS to do in this area!








swimming / snorkeling  


Kayangan Lake  

FRESH WATER , clearest water in Asia 

( Lake Superior clean ,except warm )





















Barracuda Lake  

a clear lake with a distinct line between salt water and fresh water

https://goo.gl/maps/2zwdZmHXk1qyhW6m6



Twin Peaks Coral Garden












Kayangan Lake View Deck 



I see a trend here.......







Coron Shooters Association Inc.

we are going to take Diem shooting :)







San Agustin Parish Church

https://goo.gl/maps/SzfhAqfvxGVLEyek7


entire fleet of sunken Japanese ships in shallow water

https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-travel/wrecks-of-coron-bay-philippines


just like we did in Bali

https://guidetothephilippines.ph/trips-and-experiences/scuba-diving/boracay-aquanaut-helmet-diving-transfers





Pre-Christmas Dinner at a Swiss Restaurant 

Chesa Bianca

https://goo.gl/maps/HCMugAfPQ2L8L8LA7




( there are snow skis on the wall :):):)



****Christmas in Manila****


The Manila Hotel  ( 5 star hotel / circa 1912 )

3 nights including Christmas Eve & Christmas Day















Attend Christmas Mass  at Manila Cathedral circa 1571 

The Manila Cathedral

https://goo.gl/maps/fkqMDCGEZaV5cM8U9







Explore nearby Christmas Festivals





Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

Largest Military Cemetery outside the US










https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/columnists/ronald-w-erdrich/2019/10/21/manila-american-cemetery-honors-fallen-new-visitor-center/3967292002/





bell tower from 1591 

(we can climb it )   updated, now closed

damaged from an earthquake 2022 (:

https://goo.gl/maps/WgRMy7HH94Lvxojb6




we can find another bell tower to climb




explore Vigan City

outside dining on the street, 

rooftop dining, 400 year old buildings

17th century Spanish Colonial  area 

https://goo.gl/maps/2ut98jzLze93caFT6








hotel suggestions:

https://goo.gl/maps/UTHrL5mWAQspt8EGA

https://goo.gl/maps/2EhxQ9C9V3ruA3YC9



a pretty colonial square

https://goo.gl/maps/5UfvWbfnyozNkgpb7


Batad Rice Terraces














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SINGAPORE Fireworks     ( 3 nights  ) 


Fireworks in Singapore

https://trevallog.com/singapore-new-year-eve-fireworks/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rnIKI33-yM&t=94s


https://goo.gl/maps/sARFd2cmM8jYfua58







Coucou Authentic Swiss Restaurant and Bar



My parents had a fondue kit ( we think it was a wedding present )
They never used it & finally threw it away,
 I want to try fondue


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CYR4Lrv_SVo






















Hotels in Singapore is crazy expensive,
we are staying in pods again :)





Galaxy Pods at Chinatown








Singapore Botanic Gardens   
158 years old 



















LAST CALL for the 747 

Korean Air still flies 747's to the States, 
last Pacific route for the 747
Their planes are relatively new too  ( circa 2016 )












If Garrett comes along, we will have an extra driver

Then I can rent a larger motorcycle & we can caravan





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