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 )

https://goo.gl/maps/H3NTEfWmRwEgrHKm8

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 

https://goo.gl/maps/RDUy3o91bSh6GNzH8

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

Coron Shooters Association Inc.

we are going to take Diem shooting :)

https://goo.gl/maps/5814ka1kYogi51jZA

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

https://goo.gl/maps/RPyVDC7smYGYb5gf7

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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

https://goo.gl/maps/xSiAopaRoBwQXHLr5

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