Thanks Peter ....meanwhile:

The bus trip to Subic from Manila took about four and a half hours, including one or two brief stops, where bowels could be relieved and nicotene levels topped up.

The whole (3 week) trip, we enjoyed pleasantly mild and sunny weather...for the tropics.

Upon arival in Olongapo, we'd normally have taken the rather exciting 3-4 mile up hill and down dale winding road trike ride, but a rather pleasant man with a brand new people-carrier taxi offered to take us there for a mere 200 pesos...only 50 more than the trikes. We clamboured in and enjoyed our luxury ride to my first choice of hotel, down on Baloy beach road. This however could only offer rooms at a price slightly above my strict budget, so we had a wander further along and settled upon T-Ric's, a rather smart place with a lovely restaurant looking out on to the beach. p1600 a night. I don't think Merly took a pic of the bed in this one.

View from the restaurant:
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An unusual event this...Graham actually buying a meal in a hotel, rather than sneaking off to the nearest local canteen for the cheap stuff. (must have been something on the menu for less than 100 pesos).
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