In the Pines

Thursday · Mostly Luzon, Philippines · October 2024

Another wonderful trip to my second home.

One last bite of Blighty - Eating at the airport before we leave.

Jip Knee - Someone left half a jeepney in Manila airport.

Oooo Bae - Ube and leche flan shake.

Fantastic Max - Stopping for food at Max’s on the way home from Manila.

Midnight Snack - Luckily they close at 1am.

Black Garlic never tasted so good.

Words that are hard to say.

A small break at 3am. You might say we had a wee break.

Finally arrived. Time to head to bed.

Next morning - Room with a view.

I love you too.

Breakfast Ube Latte.

The full filipino.

My new favourite breakfast spot…

…comes with a rooftop bar…

…and a sea view.

Plenty more fish in the sea. Finishing our beach walk just after dawn and the fishermen are still working.

Coming soon…

I thought I saw a glitch in the matrix. Then I saw them curled up together.

We came for the food, and planned to stay for the drone footage.

But the weather had other ideas. See if you can spot the lightning!

Taking care of business.

The one place celebrating Halloween.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Dinner is served.

After an epic drive that took us to and through Manila, we arrived at our new room with a new view. Welcome to Tagaytay.

How much volcano is too much volcano?

Swimming with the fishes.

Sabang Bay, following a day of diving.

Back in Pangasinan with a Camp S'mores Vibe.

Surf’s up Tintin!

One last toast to the Philippines before heading home.

Halfway home.

When the only filter is the aircraft window.

And that’s a wrap. Back in Blighty.