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This blog is about my experience of living here in the Philippines for the past year. It is a chronological writing but not with any regular frequency. Some of it concerns the uniqueness of the Philippines while other posts focus more on the commonality of human experience, no matter where or when.
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by: marks83
I am from Massillon, Ohio in the U.S. I live in Ginatilan, with my wife, Emelie. We just purchased some property across the National Highway, from the sea. It's a great place to live. Ginatilan is a small town and its easy to make friends here. Most people speak English well enough to communicate.
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Our little girl is spending the night with her grandma and grandpa. The house is a vacuum of silence. Shane's smiles aren't bouncing off the walls and lighting up the rooms.I'm tired. But not so much so that I couldn't hold her in my
Our little girl is spending the night with her grandma and... Posted on 24/03/2013

Our little girl is spending the night with her grandma and grandpa. The house is a vacuum of silence. Shane's smiles aren't bouncing off the walls and lighting up the...   Read more
Sardines and Pancakes; Getting Better
Sardines and Pancakes; Getting Better Posted on 24/03/2013

I've been here in Ohio for 1 month plus, now. Came back with the hope of stopping this damn whirling around on the health/sickness wheel. I'd been having bouts of illness, of...   Read more
Corne's Store
Corne's Store Posted on 06/10/2012

It's a little mom-and-pop-type convenience store, owned by Cora and Ne Ne, that sits on the corner of the main road going north and south along the western coast of Cebu Island, and...   Read more
A Small Bakery, Philippine Style
A Small Bakery, Philippine Style Posted on 16/09/2012

I mentioned, in a previous post, about a delicious bread they call coco bread. It is made in small, mom-and- pop bakeries just about everywhere in the area. The coco bread has a fresh,...   Read more
don't know yet
Don't know yet Posted on 22/08/2012

I'm in the mood for a small serving of boredom. Life's been coming at me kind of fast and hard this past week and no matter what I experience, I always seem to want a chunk of its...   Read more
Shall We Meet at, Say, Tomorrowish?
Shall We Meet at, Say, Tomorrowish? Posted on 13/08/2012

August 13, 2012 It's just another evening. We came to the internet cafe somewhere between 7 and 7:30PM, not really caring exactly where the minute hand fell within that window of time....   Read more
Buy an Old House for a New House? I Wood.
Buy an Old House for a New House? I Wood. Posted on 09/08/2012

August 9, 2012Emelie and I bought a piece of property over a year ago, with intentions of building a house on it. We have been saving and spending and saving and spending: ten steps forward...   Read more
No News on the Home Front
No News on the Home Front Posted on 09/08/2012

After I wrote the title, I looked at it and thought: Is this really my home? The answer is a big "yes". And that kind of answers another question that might, and probably is, a on...   Read more
Travel Calculations
Travel Calculations Posted on 01/08/2012

August 1, 2012 My life has been packed to the gills with activity. Time to post and catch up.When my friends here in Ginatilan would ask me when I planned to return to the U.S., I would...   Read more
Just a NOTE!
Just a NOTE! Posted on 31/03/2012

I recently received a comment from someone who wanted me to reply. I can't find a way to do that through Blogger.com and I don't have your email address to send a response. So,...   Read more
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  • I would say... try BOHOL, Palawan, Ilocos Norte,Cebu, Boracay, Davao.. Im sure Youll love Philippines!! :) Enjoy
    mavedencom
    By mavedencom 2012-11-26, 07h57
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    • Hello Sir,I too, am a short time away from leaving my cuerrnt North American residence for the beauty, and calm existence I have found in previous trips to the Philippines. While I don't worry much about the scams that might be there .at least no more than the ones I have encountered here at home, anyway ..I am sure your book would provide me with details that could offer shortcuts to my future retirement plans. But I have two concerns that I hope you can respond to, before I purchase:1. As you are American, it is easy to supect that your book will have a USA slant of the information provided that is not necessarily an issue, but as there are going to be complexities that exist here in Canada, that will affect my Philippine Visa application, I have to wonder if that important segment will be of much benefit to me. I will be curious to hear your opinion on my concerns.2. It appears that your book's pricing is not reflecting cuerrnt (2011/2012) International Currency Trading standards. It may be that this site has not been updated for a while, which I would understand, but I cannot accept paying a premium for a US dollar that has experienced a conversion slide for quite some time.Thank you for your help we can all learn from everyone we meet!Jim Stuart
      By Kaan 2012-07-15, 18h50
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      • Larry, I am from Austin, Texas. I have been
        to Philippines 7 times , been all over the place there. I recommend Tagbilaran, Bohol. It is big enough for anything you want. but small enough and it is so beautiful, it has the Chocolate Mountains and Panglao Island.

        Panglao has the world famous white sand beaches, good for a 2 day visit. The people in Tagbilaran are wonderful, and the most friendly , I have ever met in PI.Hope it helps you.
        Nathan
        By Nathan 2012-05-30, 02h37
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        • Hello Mark:
          My is Larry am also from US(Miami-Fl). Presently traveling in SE Asia at the moment Thailand.
          Planning to spend 21 days in Philippines and looking for some advise as which Isl to explore in such a short period of time. Am not into partying scene more in searching and learning from a country. Natural beauty and tranquility.
          If interested in assisting please reply.

          Thank you
          Larry
          By Larry 2012-02-21, 08h25
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          • Mark, I love your blog... your language is sensitive and insightful. Your experience is music to my ears as I plan to move there for the same type of lifestyle including the charity to others and even the yoga. I especially like your attitude with religion, it is spot on with my own views... as well as your faithfulness to your wife's interests on the matter... just as I am. Maybe I will visit there one day and hope to meet you. My plan at this point is Siargao Island... been planning for about 8 months and looking at Feb-Mar 2012. Take care... keep enjoying your "real" life. Sincerely, Dean
            dinomontana
            By dinomontana 2011-11-16, 22h57
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