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Bubble Milk Tea in the Philippines? Yep – with “sinkers”

April 14, 2013 – 2:46 pm
Bubble Milk Tea in Legazpi

Monday, April 8, 2013
7:30 a.m. Legazpi, Philippines
There were no adventures large or small yesterday, so I don’t have much to say this morning. It was a Sunday, and I noted that Sundays really do mean something in the Philippines. The streets were nearly empty, the jeepneys had ceased their endless parade, and most of the shops and stores were closed.
After my morning coffee and a …

Changing Money, Getting Water, and Finding the Post Office

April 14, 2013 – 3:00 pm
New Room at JY Dormitory

Tuesday April 9, 2013
7:00 a.m. Legazpi, Philippines
It’s funny how the little things affect one’s life. I’m thinking in terms of living and traveling in a relatively poor country. For example, I’m inside this little canteen in Legazpi and having a cup of coffee. A pleasant experience. However, the table is plastic and the chairs are plastic. They all wobble and aren’t very secure. The table …