Cycling from Naval back to Tacloban
Well, I’m back in Tacloban. I decided it made more sense to return here to renew my tourist visa rather […]
Visit to a Cockfighting Arena
Mark, the fellow that runs the sari-sar store and who took me out to his farm on his motorcycle, wasn’t
Feeding the Pig at a Local Farm
I’m at my keyboard a bit early this morning – 6 a.m. – because I had/have plans to leave this
Random Thoughts on the Philippines
I had intended yesterday to go on to note other characteristics of the Philippines, but I ran out of steam.
Creatures in the Philippines
Still on the island of Biliran. Still raining. There were downpours last night that I thought would sweep away the
The Rice Terraces of Ilyusin
I did return to the same area on my bike yesterday. This time, however, I made sure to have a
The Road to Almeria and into the Mountains
I found a new place to have a meal. It was a typical eatery but had actual chairs and tables.
Cross-Island Road on Biliran
It’s rare that I make the right decision. But two days ago, it happened. It was when I rode my
Cycling Around Biliran
Another chorus of roosters and the eye-burning stench of cigarette smoke to greet the new day. I don’t know why,