Showing posts with label Islands PHILIPPINES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Islands PHILIPPINES. Show all posts

Monday, 7 February 2022

Philippines



 Cebu PHILIPPINES :

  A lovely card from my good friend Chloe from The Philippines  and shows this happy little boy on  oneBorocay of the many hundreds of beaches in The Philippines  he looks happy.. Thank you Chloe for this nice card that I saw and liked . 
 Posted Cebu 24 November 2021 :Arrived Sydney o3 February 2022 : Traveled 73 days.

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Around The Philippine Islands


PANGLAO  BOHOL ISLAND.

 After the fast ferry from Cebu  to Bohol  traveled to the beach at Panglao..  A lovely place where I had great accomodation  that was a five minute walk to the beach .. here I really enjoyed a couple of weeks in the sun on a lovely beach with clear blue water.. The area was very clean  with lots of accomodation places  bars o the beach ..with very alive night life.with people from everywhere..also so may restaurants .with great food selection I was surprised at how many Korean buisinesses there were in  Panglao ..Here I also took a really good tour of Bohol and many things that I wanted to see...
BEACH MINI MART.

SO MANY BOATS

A REALLY  NICE QUIET BEACH


ENJOYING A LOVELY ICE COLD COCONUT DRINK.

Sunday, 17 November 2019

Around The PHILIPPINE ISLANDS..



THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 2019

CEBU  and BOHOL
  This is a souvenir card I sent home from my trip this year around the Philippine Islands of Bohol and Cebu.. Although ready for the extreme humidity that goes with any of thee Islands in the Tropics  these were no different.Really takes a bit of getting used to after leaving winter behind...A feery trip from Manilla to Cebu was a lot longer than I thought that it would be also the boat was huge   not just a ferry that I was told..A really big boat really a small linerafter loading I sailed for the overnight journey an enjoyable trip to CEbu with a nice cabin..Also the boat must have been nearly fully loaded..and after a calm night at sea we arrive in the morning in Cebu..
LEAVING MANILA HARBOUR.


EVERYONE HAS TO CHARGE THEIR BLOODY PHONE !!!

MY CABIN  SHARE FOUR.. NICE AND COMFORTABLE.



Monday, 25 March 2019

Philippines

Manilla Philippines :

A surprise card from a good mate from his recent visit to The Philippines. A very colourful multi-view card showing some of the many attractions to be seen there . Thank you Keith for this one of three cards kindly just received.. thanks mate appreciate it remembering me..

Monday, 19 November 2018

Philippines


Cebu City : PHILIPPINES.;

How colourful this card is ?  what a mask this person is wearing , this Mardigras mask is for this festival in Bacolod city That is held every October on the Island of Negros ..Thank you Chloe for this lovely colourful card  .A PIF card # 83...thank you..
Posted Cebu City,:06 November : Arrived Sydney 15 November Traveled 9 days,,, that was fast !!!

Monday, 5 November 2018

Philippines



Puerto Prncessa City : PHILIPPINES.:

 A lovely card from Palawan...shows The Puerto Prncesa caves in The National Park Palawan Philippines ..Thank you Jan for this lovely card .I so want to visit Palawan..This is a PIF card # 77.Thank you..
Posted Peurto Princessa City : 16 October : Arrived Sydney 01 November : Traveled 16 days.

PEURTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER :
The Peurto Prncesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP ) is one of the most destinguished bio diversity conservation areas of the Philippines , it is known lush old growth tropical forrest , interesting wildlife and pristine white sand beaches and unspoilt natural beauty. it features spectacular limestone formations that contains an underground river which is reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the world.This is one of the few such rivers that the public can easily access, experience and appreciate.


Friday, 29 June 2018

Philippines.


 Negros  Bago city PHILIPPINES.

 This is a card that I sent to  myself from Negros Island in the Philippines on my last visit..I looked everywhere to find a post card and these cards were all that I could find.!! I was very surprised at how difficult it was to find postcards for my friends...as I always send cards when traveling and especially one for a souvenir for myself from place of origin..This card shows the many lovely scenes there.
POsted Bago City : 04 June : Arrived Sydney 24 June .Traveled 20 days.

Friday, 29 December 2017

Philippines


BORACAY : PHILIPPINES.
 What a great scene that is !!! A lovely card from Boracay in the Philippines...a lovely and popular tourist area for many visitors to Boracay with its amazing beaches and pleasures.. Thank you so much for thinking of me Keith with lovely card.from your recent travels to the Philippines....This is on my bucket list !!! 

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Philippines


Cavite. Corregidor PHILIPPINES.:

Thank you Chloe for this card.. You know I love this miltary history from there.. Card shows some ruins on Corregidor  Island (known as the "Rock " )that was heavily fortified in  WWII.  Located at the entrance of Manilla Bay in the south western part of Luzon.  Due to its location Corregidor was fortified with coastal Artllery and ammunition magazines to defend the Entrance to the Manilla Bay. Corregidor played an important role during the invasion and the liberation of The Philippines from Japanese Forces in WWII.
 Posted 20 September : Arrived Sydney 21 October : Traveled 29 days..Thank you Chloe for ASEAN stamp.

Wednesday, 5 August 2015

Philippines


Boracay.: PHILIPPINES.:

  A great aerial photo of Borocay..This is an Island I have wanted to visit for some time and Yes Chloe.!. I will get there one day..it is at the top of the list..Thanks so much for this card and taking time out from your visit to send me this card..They say the beaches here are really something...
Posted : 28 May 2015. Thank you Chloe..

Saturday, 29 November 2014

Philippines


Palawan.: PHILIPPINES.:

A beautiful card from the Island of Palawan, showing a large Manta Ray..a wonderful sight for divers in this very popular diving location.Thank you so much Chloe. Lovely card of this Unesco W H Site.
 Posted 10 November 2014.: Arrived Sydney : 25 November 2014.: Traveled 15 Days.. Thank you..

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Philippines.


Corregidor.: PHILIPPINES.:

 This card from The Philippines shows the "Ruins of the Milelong Miliary Barracks on Corregidor .This building is an edifice to the Gallantry of the Philippino and US forces who defended Corregidor from the marauding Japanese Military Forces invasion in World War II. This card makes one reflect and wonder what this very scene would have been like in the early parts of the war. Thank you Chloe for this swap card.   Posted 16 October 2014.: arrived Sydney 04 November 2014.: Traveled 19 days.

Philippines.


Leyte.:Palo. PHILIPPINES.:

This card shows the Monument commemorating The "Leyte Landing"  of General Douglas McArthur where on October the 20th 1944his Forces starting liberating the Philippine Islands from the brutal Japanese occupation in WW II.. This was a a fulfillment of an earlier promise he made where he said " I shall return". This was a culmination of many different battles waged by the US and Allied  Forces against the Japanese through the Pacific Islands from Australia to Japan. Thank you Chloe for this great swap card. Posted 17 October 2014: Arrived Sydney 04 November 2014: Traveled 18days.

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Philippines



Palawan.: PHILIPPINES.:

This is  a great scene with this boat waiting for someone to take it out in this peaceful bit of Palawan .".El Nido"..This is one of the many 7,107 Islands that make up the Philippines Archipeligo. One of the worlds most biologically mega- diverse countries with its wide range of Birds Plants and Animals.    Thank you Connie for this nice card , Posted 11 July  2012..

Monday, 22 September 2014

Philipines

Cebu : PHILIPPINES:

 This card from Mactan Island , Cebu City shows artisans making guitars.Cebu City is famous for its finely handcrafted guitars.Manibago on Mactan Island is the centre for the guitar making industry. A local craftsman needs one month to construct and complete a guitar. Thank you Angel for this card.

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Philipines


Palawan : Philipines .

What an amazing scene that is of this perfectly shaped conical Volcano in Legaspi..This is the famous "Mayon Volcano" known for its perfect  shape..it is located in Legaspi Philipines. Thank you Keith once again for another terrific postcard from your trip.  .Posted 24 May 2012. Thanks mate.

Monday, 28 July 2014

Philipines


Palawan : Philipines.

Really nice card Keith...thanks.. A great scene of this lovely beach and Island.
Posted 02 May  2012. thanks again

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Philipines



                                       Underground River..Sabang.. Palawan, Unesco WHS
                                       Thanks again Cat..great card..Posted 28  November 2011

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