A little preview of the pictures taken on the Philippines (July 2003) on the islands Cebu, Negros (Oriental) and Leyte:

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Beach and Coast

Start of the island hopping in Mactan (Cebu).

Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).

Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).

Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).

Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).

Coast on the island Negros.

Maribago Bluewater Beach resort in Mactan (Cebu)

Maribago Bluewater Beach resort in Mactan (Cebu)

Maribago Bluewater Beach resort in Mactan (Cebu)

View from the Hotel in Bais (Negros)

View from the Hotel in Bais (Negros)

Party and People

Visit at auntie Gemma included a dance exhibition of the children featuring 'Cheeky Song', 'Spagheti Song (Sex Bomb Singers)' and 'Chihuahua (DJ Bobo)'.
This is Radessa Gem and Valery Grace building the backbone of the crew.

Kevin Conrad completing the crew !

Auntie Gemma, children, Ana and Richard. The cool guy with the sunglasses is Yobel Conrad.

Init (kaajo) - (Very) hot, near the Lighthouse in Bais (Negros).

Meeting the family Parco in Tongonan (Leyte) ...

... included a cool ride on a karabau (water buffalo).

Ana and best friend Luisa Aligway.

Ana and Angela May.

Meraflor and her doughter Angela May.

Beach party and grill near Merida (Leyte).

Mark Nathael preparing the coal for the grill.

Also at the beach party - from left to right:

at the back: Lani the cousin of Luisa

Ana and Terry's auntie Amada Montallana

Chona Parco (mother of Mark Nathael)

man looking down ???

girl friend of Jonathan Rollo

Jonathan Rollo

back: Meraflor

Ana and Terry's father Cesar Parco

Ana's best friend Luisa

Ana and Terry's mother Conchita

Looks like a Zombie attack ;-) but it is only Mark Nathael.

Animals

A shark in the pond of the Maribago Bluewater Beach resort.

Dolphins in the Tanon Street between Negros and Cebu.

Dolphins in the Tanon Street between Negros and Cebu.

Ok, ok; i confess: this picture is not take by myself! but it fits perfectly, doesn't it?! Anyhow here is some background info about doplhins, but in german language.

A Karabau in Leyte.

A lizard.

Kawasan Falls

Some 115 km (or 2,5 -3 hours drive) south-west of Cebu City you'll find

Kawasan Falls

(Location: Matutinao, Badian - CEBU).

From the parking area you'll have to walk 45 minutes along a very rocky and narrow path, but even though it is a bit humbling bumbling it is worth it, just take it easy and enjoy the walk along the beautiful river. Look at all the different kind of tropical plants - it is not every day you'll have that many beautiful impressions.
You'll have to cross 3 small bridges before reaching the falls, even though you might feel for passing them very fast, try to stop at the middle of number 3 and look upstream, your camera will jump for pleasure if you allow it to take a few shots and you will have a forever lasting picture of what might have been, or - is Paradise .

Kawasan Falls in Cebu..

Other

Ormoc City Harbour.

A river in Leyte.

Karabau at work on Leyte.

Lake Danao (Leyte).

Historical Sites

Lapulapu

is considered one of the greatest figures of ancient Philippine history. Although the first thing that usually comes to mind when the name of Lapulapu is mentioned is the fact that his battle with Magellan led to Magellan's death, Lapulapu is not honored because of that. Rather, he is honored because he was among the first to reject submission to a foreign power even though Raja1 Humabon, ruler of the neighboring island of Cebu, and other chiefs recognized the king of Spain as their sovereign and agreed to pay tribute.

On April 27, 1521, Magellan and some sixty of his men battled with the forces of Lapulapu on the shores of Mactan island. During the battle, Magellan was wounded in the leg. Seeing this, several members of Lapulapu's forces rushed at Magellan and killed him with their spears. With the death of Magellan, the Spaniards retreated to their ships and left. Lapulapu's victory is celebrated annually with a re-enactment of the battle at the site where the original battle is believed to have occurred.

Magellan's Cross

The wooden cross which Magellan brought with him in the year 1521 when he first set foot in the Philippines at a place called Sugbu, now Cebu, has been preserved and is now encased in an outer layer of tindalo wood, mounted on a concrete pedestal, and housed in a tile-roofed kiosk. At the roof of the kiosk is a painting depicting the landing of Magellan in Cebu and the planting of the original cross on the shore.

To Christian Filipinos, this cross symbolizes the victory of Jesus Christ in the Far East, particularly in the Philippines.

Mac Arthur Landing Memorial

Located on Red Beach, Palo Leyte can be reached by public transport or any private vehicle. Monument marking the spot where General Mac Arthur landed with the Liberation Forces; lagoon where the statues of the life-size stand; beautiful beach; panoramic view of Leyte Gulf and Samar Island.

Special feature: Ana in the Sto. Niño Shrine in Tacloban (Leyte)

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Beach and Coast
	Start of the island hopping in Mactan (Cebu).
	Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).
	Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).
	Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).
	Island hopping near Mactan (Cebu).
	Coast on the island Negros.
	Maribago Bluewater Beach resort in Mactan (Cebu)
	Maribago Bluewater Beach resort in Mactan (Cebu)
	Maribago Bluewater Beach resort in Mactan (Cebu)
	View from the Hotel in Bais (Negros)
	View from the Hotel in Bais (Negros)

Party and People
	Visit at auntie Gemma included a dance exhibition of the children featuring 'Cheeky Song', 'Spagheti Song (Sex Bomb Singers)' and 'Chihuahua (DJ Bobo)'. This is Radessa Gem and Valery Grace building the backbone of the crew.
	Kevin Conrad completing the crew !
	Auntie Gemma, children, Ana and Richard. The cool guy with the sunglasses is Yobel Conrad.
	Init (kaajo) - (Very) hot, near the Lighthouse in Bais (Negros).
	Meeting the family Parco in Tongonan (Leyte) ...
	... included a cool ride on a karabau (water buffalo).

	Ana and best friend Luisa Aligway.
	Ana and Angela May.
	Meraflor and her doughter Angela May.
	Beach party and grill near Merida (Leyte).
	Mark Nathael preparing the coal for the grill.
	Also at the beach party - from left to right: at the back: Lani the cousin of Luisa Ana and Terry's auntie Amada Montallana Chona Parco (mother of Mark Nathael) man looking down ??? girl friend of Jonathan Rollo Jonathan Rollo back: Meraflor Ana and Terry's father Cesar Parco Ana's best friend Luisa Ana and Terry's mother Conchita
	Looks like a Zombie attack ;-) but it is only Mark Nathael.

Animals
	A shark in the pond of the Maribago Bluewater Beach resort.
	Dolphins in the Tanon Street between Negros and Cebu.
	Dolphins in the Tanon Street between Negros and Cebu.
	Ok, ok; i confess: this picture is not take by myself! but it fits perfectly, doesn't it?! Anyhow here is some background info about doplhins, but in german language.
	A Karabau in Leyte.
	A lizard.

Other
	Ormoc City Harbour.
	A river in Leyte.
	Karabau at work on Leyte.
	Lake Danao (Leyte).

Historical Sites
	Lapulapu is considered one of the greatest figures of ancient Philippine history. Although the first thing that usually comes to mind when the name of Lapulapu is mentioned is the fact that his battle with Magellan led to Magellan's death, Lapulapu is not honored because of that. Rather, he is honored because he was among the first to reject submission to a foreign power even though Raja1 Humabon, ruler of the neighboring island of Cebu, and other chiefs recognized the king of Spain as their sovereign and agreed to pay tribute. On April 27, 1521, Magellan and some sixty of his men battled with the forces of Lapulapu on the shores of Mactan island. During the battle, Magellan was wounded in the leg. Seeing this, several members of Lapulapu's forces rushed at Magellan and killed him with their spears. With the death of Magellan, the Spaniards retreated to their ships and left. Lapulapu's victory is celebrated annually with a re-enactment of the battle at the site where the original battle is believed to have occurred.
	Magellan's Cross The wooden cross which Magellan brought with him in the year 1521 when he first set foot in the Philippines at a place called Sugbu, now Cebu, has been preserved and is now encased in an outer layer of tindalo wood, mounted on a concrete pedestal, and housed in a tile-roofed kiosk. At the roof of the kiosk is a painting depicting the landing of Magellan in Cebu and the planting of the original cross on the shore. To Christian Filipinos, this cross symbolizes the victory of Jesus Christ in the Far East, particularly in the Philippines.
	Mac Arthur Landing Memorial Located on Red Beach, Palo Leyte can be reached by public transport or any private vehicle. Monument marking the spot where General Mac Arthur landed with the Liberation Forces; lagoon where the statues of the life-size stand; beautiful beach; panoramic view of Leyte Gulf and Samar Island.