Thursday, February 28, 2008

Fresh Steak!


These carabow (water Buffalo) were not a bit bothered by the shelling going on around them.
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WEAKend Warrior


On the way back from Pinatubo we had to wait in a dry riverbed due to a joint training op by the Philippine and US Military. We were actually only about 100 yards away from the targets they were shelling with mortars and tanks.
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The Adventurous Trekkers


Casey, Pat and I joined a group of our friends for the day trip to Pinatubo. It was a full and fun day followed by an evening of authentic Filipino food and cold San Mig Lights.
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Mt Pinatubo


After a long drive and a nice hike; the reward was swimming in the crater of Mt. Pinatubo. The water was perfect. It felt a little soapy but the temperature was nice.
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Overload


Nickie just can't believe how many giant sharks we swam with that day.
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Gills


Actually a shark, not a whale...
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Head


This is the head of one of the eight sharks we swam with that day. It was about 35 feet long.
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Thar She Blows Cap'n!


Cloudy day and this big white goofball still got sunburned.
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Snorkelufagus


Pat ready to jump in. The sad thing is he wear the snorkel walking around downtown Manila too.
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Bring on the Sharks...


Chico and Lou with our Dive Master for the day.
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No Bird Flu Here!


This sign is in the Airport in Legaspi, where we have to fly into when we go swimming with the whale sharks.
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Happy New Year!


These lanterns are hung in preparation of the coming Lunar New Year.
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Not Your Average Alarm Clock


The Gong on the left is for all animals and living beings in the Air. The bell on the right is rang for all living beings in Hell. Not shown, on the far left, is a wooden fish like drum/bell that is struck for all being living beings underwater.
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Buddha of the Future


This is the largest Buddha in Korea, located in the heart of Seoul. The temple there is just over 1200 years old. The largest boob in Korea can be seen in the foreground, freezing his nuts off (15 degrees outside).
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Thai Tiger


We took a boat ride through the rivers of Bangkok to a Snake Farm. This tiger was just chillin' in the shade.
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Glass Dragon


This dragon is on the side of a temple decorated entirely in porcelain.
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Monk-e Business!


How do you tell if a Buddhist Monk is taking a break or just meditating?
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Birdmen Surround the Temple....


The Buddhist Temple for the Jade Buddha at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.
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