Philippines March 12 -... 27(ish)

[Mike Veitch]

How did you like it?

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I pretty much lived in the CBH.... mmmm drunk!

 

[Zeeman]

:rotfl: The place has changed a lot! Lots of upgrades and heaps of new Cafes nearby. It's still the local hangout of choice for most They have some good (if pricey) meals too...

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[save-money-diving]

OK, I'm doing this crazy trip, I'm going to Cambodia in about a week, and hanging around for about 10 - 12 days, then I'm going to head to Donsol on the 12th of March to do a Whale shark thing (if you locals have a better suggestion for Whale sharks... please, let me know). until about the 16th.

So, from the 17th of March to about the 27th, I will have a bunch of scuba gear that I am going to have to drag around, and seeing as it's easier to carry when submerged, I'd like some suggestions on places to go. I know there are probably a million posts on this, but I am SSSOOO researched out from organising Cambodia and the various Wats, that I just can no longer do any more searching. So, any ideas on cool dive sites that are not too hard to get to from Manila (within about $200ish air fare) would be greatly appreciated Or even sites near/in Manila.

I'm also up for any bored locals willing to show a tourist the local sites in exchange for beer, lunch and.. umm... that is all.

Z...

Just in case you do not know this, end of March is the butanding (whale shark) festival celebration in Donsol, which is the local way of thanking God for giving the coastal town of Donsol the friendly whale shark.
Street parades and even a beauty contest are part of the festival.
It can be a good place for finding a "bored" local willing to show you around.

Have fun!

 

[Zeeman]

I found that out about a day after I booked my flights, and I leave on the 22nd of March Silly me... thanks anyway, something I'll be keeping in mind until next year

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[ishbaby]

awwww. . . . cya soon then!

 

[Zeeman]

I am considering extending my trip though... argh...

Z...

 

[Zeeman]

Opps.. double post

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[ishbaby]

change the flight to the 16th!! hehe.

 

[Zeeman]

change the flight to the 16th!! hehe.

Heh - I think you misunderstood Ish - I'm leavin the Philippines on the 22nd, I'm leaving Donsol or Masbate (whichever I end up going to) on the 16th, so I'll be in Manila on the night of the 16th, and finding my way to PG on the 17th like everyone else

I meant I wont be able to go to Donsol to check out the Whale Shark festival at the end of March

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[Zeeman]

Woohoo - they found a spot for me on Ticao for the 12th - 16th!

If anyone wants to share a room, let me know...

This Bahala Na stuff is great!

Z...