In 1965 my first Navy ship sailed from Florida to Europe or the Mediterranean to be more precise. I was 18 years old at the time my first trip out of the good old USofA. It was all new and wondrous to a young kid from the Dorchester section of Boston. Our first Port o […]
Can you have fun in Mindanao?
Can you have fun in Mindanao? Well, you better believe it! I know, you are most likely thinking that Mindanao is a war zone, a very dangerous place, etc. Well, my friends, there are parts of Mindanao that are best avoided, but that is only a small part of the island! The vast majority of […]
My Rant
On Facebook last week I posted this: It was a clear morning in 1995 my ship had just left Hong Kong two days before, and today we were heading into Manila Bay. I stopped by the galley to get a coffee and went to my sea and anchor detail on the ship’s bridge. I said […]
American Dad visits the Philippines
Found a really touching video that I enjoyed and wanted to share. It is a video of an American man and his wife who visit the Philippines to visit their foster daughter in the Philippines, who they have been supporting. So touching and great to see! I have done some sponsoring of kids and even […]
Merry Christmas
And here in the Philippines we are allowed to say that without the fear of punishment or condemnation from the easily offended “PC” crowd. Not that I ever paid them any mind, except I will enter no store that does not have Merry Christmas in the window. It was explained to me in the 1980’s […]
Monster Jeepney?
Ever seen a Monster Jeepney? Well, I haven’t either! Somebody sent me this photo, though, and I do think it is kind of cool! I wonder how much the fare is? 😉 Truth is, you won’t ever see a Monster Jeepney like this on the streets of the Philippines. If many of these exist, the […]