Philippines

The Philippines.  I was born in Manila, but apparently only spent the first two months of my life there.  Good to see my birth place just to see what it is like.  I really enjoyed it, and I almost felt like I fit in more at here than in Taiwan because apparently I look Philippino... (according to taxi cab drivers and hostel owners at least.  many people are mixed here so that might be the reason).

Outside of Manila, we visited the island of Palawan and traveled to the town of El Nido.  El Nido is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited, and the slow pace of life and friendly locals made it hard to leave.  I will miss these sandy beaches!


Locals collecting mussels at sunset.  A truly surreal sight.


El Nido.


Ripples.


Me watching the sunset.


Some of the clearest and most beautiful skies.


On a boat tour to a few of the many islands near El Nido.


Beautiful lagoons.




If only this was real life... haha.


I really liked the ripples this girl made as she walked through the water.


Thunder clouds.


A girl and her puppy.




Too beautiful.  I will never get tired of sunsets.




A dog I met on the beach.


A beautiful lunch prepared on one of our boat tours.


Too nice.  And only one week to explore.  I will return, Philippines!


Back in Manila.  My birthplace, apparently.

Taiwan

My uncle talking to a quarry worker.






Green Island, off of the eastern coast of Taiwan.




You can see the mainland of Taiwan in the distance from the island we were on.


Oh, yes.


Good meeting up with you guys!


Conrad is becoming more Asian than me...


A little Taiwan night life.


Taiwan food.  So. Good.


Shaved ice!  A must in the hot weather.


Mango flavored Taiwan beer.


Playing bball vs the natives.


My sweet ride on the Green Island.


Streaming the Warriors game.  A must.

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