Tuesday, 27 September 2011

First impressions of the Philippines

8 weeks on after arriving in the Far East, here are a first few snapshots of just a small fraction of the many things I've experienced in this amazing country.



One of the perks of a Jeepney ride is liaising with the buxom ticket collector.
An extremely enjoyable experience not to be missed!


Looking across from Tagaytay Ridge to Taal Volcano, the smallest & one of the most active volcanoes in the world. This picture was taken during a brief interlude in the daylong incessant downpour, which prevented us from visiting the spectacular crater rim overlooking the lake within a lake.

At a photo shoot with Filipina models Cate...




... and Julie Ann ...



... and the talented hands of make-up artist Jacky.

Swanky bachelor pad complete with awesome view of Manila Golf Club and Makati
 from my bedroom window.

2 comments:

  1. Glad all well with you despite the typhoon. Geography in action strikes again! Can't believe it's 8 weeks already! Played football in the sunshine this evening at school and we could have done with your talents in defence x

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  2. Wir freuen uns ganz doll, dass Du gut angekommen bist und Dich offensichtlich richtig wohlfühlst. Schön, dass wir jetzt endlich ein wenig Anteil nehmen können. Dein Blick über die Stadt ist atemberaubend!!! Wir wollen auch! Und der Blick auf philipinische Models ist offensichtlich auch nicht schlecht;). Laß es Dir gutgehen, wir denken immer wieder an Dich und fragen uns, was Du wohl gerade so machst dort am anderen Ende der Welt.
    Küßchen und Drücker von Motte und ihren Eltern

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