Monthly Archives: June 2009

Philippines Day 5-7: Subic Bay and Santa Cruzan

On Day 5, Lolo drove us to Subic Bay which houses a U.S. Naval base (my grandfather had served in the US Navy) for some sightseeing, eating and shopping. On weekends, Subic Bay is filled with so many people enjoying themselves on the beach and partaking in all the festivities! With tropical weather however, you...

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Philippines Day 3-4: Orion Bataan & Mt. Samat

Although Orion, Bataan is literally an hour boat ride across Manila Bay from Naic, Cavite, we had to DRIVE around the bay. What could have been a quick few hour drive turned into a 6 hour drive through the insane Manila traffic! When we got to Orion late… around 7ish-8ishpm and we were greeted with...

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Philippines Day 1 – 2 Naic, Cavite

When I found out that my Lola Nene was getting worst with her renal failure, I knew I had to do something. I knew I had to visit her before things got worst and she was bedridden. Throughout my whole life, my Lola has made trips back and forth from the Philippines to America to...

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