Back to the Ice and Snow....

[Jamesey]

After a fantasic 4 week holiday in the Philippines, we are back to the reality of ice, snow and work! :bigcry:

It was the first time for my mother and our baby to visit the Philippines. They both had a great time!

Our first night was spent in Hong Kong, which is one of my favourite cities. Nothing can match the view of the skyline at night. :BouncyHappy:

Then in the Philippines we spent a few days in Manila before heading to Bohol for some serious relaxation in Panglao and visits to the Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Tarsiers, etc. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Following a couple more days in Manila, we travelled to Isabela by road to spend Christmas with my wife's family in their province and have our son Christened. :D

After seeing my mother off home in Manila, we returned to Isabela to celebrate New Year "province style" (beer, fireworks and guns), which was great fun! :NEW3:

Our final destination was Ilocos, with a road trip to Pagudpud, then on to Laoag where we stayed at Fort Ilocandia and visited Marcos in his glass coffin. Creepy! :cwm24:

Finally, we spent a few more days in Manila before heading home.

So that's it! 5 destinations, 9 flights, Christmas, New Year, a Christening, cities, beaches, posh hotels... what a great holiday! :D

[South-east boy]

Sounds an amazing holiday! :) Lucky you! Did you take many photos? Like you say, I bet the cold was a bit of a shock when you arrived back! :omg:

[KeithD]

Nothing can match the view of the skyline at night. :BouncyHappy:
You haven't been to Vegas then? :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

Back to "cauld claes :36_1_26[1]: an' porridge" as they say in :Kilt:land, eh, Jamesey? Still, it's been a Festive Season to remember for all concerned ... especially your Mum ... and [I think] you've managed to escape the worst of the cold weather. Let's hope so!

:BouncyHappy: Glad everyone had such a marvellously-exciting holiday.

[Arthur Little]

Our final destination was Ilocos, with a road trip to Pagudpud, then on to Laoag where we stayed at Fort Ilocandia and visited *Marcos in his glass **coffin. Creepy! :cwm24:

*HIS final destination, too ... **safest place for him! :rolleyes:

[KeithD]

2C Here.... and the snow is melting.... a bit.... but at 1ft deep it may take a while. Still I can rejoice in the fact that it will all run down the hill and flood the valley :)