Originally posted by ginapeterb@Aug 9 2004, 10:50 AM


Some of you may come across this custom of the "Wake" if it does happen while you are in the Philippines..you may have to accept that you may loose out on some time with a Philippine lady.

The Wake is an event that takes place when a loved one passes away..be it Grandmother..Grandfather or other relative etc...
I went to one of these when one of Elsas friends father died. It was almost like a celebration with music, food, singing and lots of talking with friends and family. I felt uneasy about it at first, but I learned to go with the flow, even if it meant visiting this wake at 3am on a Tuesday morning!

Rob