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4 weeks in the Phils coming to a close
codefreeze:
My 4 week trip to Philippines is just drawing to a close, fly back Tuesday. It will probably take me another month or more to process everything that has happened - good and bad! All I can say right now is it has been a hell of a trip which has included dodging a tropical cyclone (Basyang), being scammed once and avoiding it twice, snorkelling incredible coral reefs, visiting some amazing and not so amazing places, and eating some really bad and really good food! Having a severe respiratory infection and a fever, and receiving the best dental care I've experienced. I have met one or two friendly expats and some that look like they have just eaten glass. I have been from Manila to Camiguin, and quite a few places in between, and back again! Wow, what a ride.
So, will I retire here? I have been surprised by many of the things I've seen, and this has not been my first trip to Philippines, and I have spent a lot of time in South East Asia (Thailand, Malaysia). This has been an education though...
UNGGOY:
Sounds like you have done more in 4 weeks than I have in a decade!
I would not recommend just anyone to retire in the RP.
Life can be hard.
You really have to want it. The good and the bad.
codefreeze:
--- Quote from: UNGGOY on February 18, 2018, 11:55:06 AM ---Sounds like you have done more in 4 weeks than I have in a decade!
I would not recommend just anyone to retire in the RP.
Life can be hard.
You really have to want it. The good and the bad.
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I agree. This trip has certainly given me a new appreciation for some of the things I took for granted in my home country.
UNGGOY:
--- Quote from: codefreeze on February 18, 2018, 12:06:38 PM ---I agree. This trip has certainly given me a new appreciation for some of the things I took for granted in my home country.
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Like toilet papers.
Have you learned to take of business with only a cup of water yet? ;D
I actually prefer it. I would do it in the States, but the CR floor is made of wood!
codefreeze:
--- Quote from: UNGGOY on February 18, 2018, 12:18:55 PM ---Like toilet papers.
Have you learned to take of business with only a cup of water yet? ;D
I actually prefer it. I would do it in the States, but the CR floor is made of wood!
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Oh yep, I am a pretty comfortable using the tabo. :)
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