Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd

[MarkUSA]

Hello all!!

Well I have just about read every post back to eternity here at this forum and I have learned SOOOOo! very much..
Rarely Have I come forward and made a post but As I get closer to
catching that flight out of the Pittsburgh Airport to visit with My girl Michelle ...  I  wonder too my self many things too many too list ..

But I am curious too meet others here and abroad that are travelling the same dates as I to Cebu... So anyone else have same travel plans as I please drop me a line maybe we can touch base along the way..

Anyone in Cebu that can lend a hand when I am there I much appreciate.. Yes I know my girl will take care of me ..
But its always nice too know and have some friends..

I also remember reading about a guy that convert your cash for a good deal..
Small things like this could help me out substantially ..
Well I am so far planning on staying at the Diplomat Hotel..
My girl recommends it..
She says her cousins penpal stayed there
PLus the Deluxe is 900 roughly $17
But I am open too suggestions
But Michelle said this hotel was close to her Aunts Home

I will be visiting a small town called Oslob (parents live here)

But I pretty much am open on My plans So I turn to you people here

Give me some guidance and let me hear your input please..

where to go .. I know I wanna check out Chocalte Hillssomething like that etc..  But most of all I will be spending my time with Michelle..

But I will want to do a little adventuring of my own..

So I appreciate anyone response and thanx in advance for the help!

And hey If you will be in Cebu or live there presently Lets talk!
And PLease anyone in the TriState area (Pittsburgh Pa) I sure would like to hear from you also ..

And If you check http://www.geocities.com/jeffsatpl/ Mark And Michelle should be added anyday now..

Just for you that are curious as too who I may be!

Again Thanx
MArkUSA

[shadow]

... in response to Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by MarkUSA on Dec 28, 2002

is named Rick. I met him in Cebu. He'll be going there about the same time. An ok guy. rickkaz2@attbi.com.

Tell him I sent you.

Larry.

[The Mog]

... in response to Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by MarkUSA on Dec 28, 2002

If you want to see the Chocolate Hills, its pretty cool, but you will have to take a super cat to Bohol, its a beautiful island, about 1 or 2 hours from cebu (i forgot). You will get off at the dock by Tagbilaran city upon where you will be besieged by a horde of two hundred young hungey "tricey - cart" drivers anxious to take you anywhere for a hundred pesos. I hate pushy people. We walked. hahaha. These guys , I swear, followed us all the way down the street and into the town. What is it with people in the Philippines? Like they dont even want to walk 2 blocks without taking a pedi-cab , trike , jeepney or cab? hahaha...its was about all of 10 blocks to the town. Then I found a cab driver who took us to the Chocolate Hills. Its a long drive, about half way across the island, but a beatiful one. Bohol is like the 8th biggest island I think, but still small by American standards. Its fun. You can meet the Tarziers on your way back, they are cute. (worlds smallest monkeys). Make sure you go to "Tops" park in the hills behind Cebu, at the top of the millionth winding road up. Its pretty cool, and there was a restaurant up that way that opens after 5, we didnt make it back, but I guess the view of the city lights at night was pretty awesome. Agree on a price with your cabbie in Cebu, this chump tried to shaft us after we were all done, I gave him half of what he wanted and got out and told him he could call a cop if he wanted. hahaha.
The cabbies in Bohol seemed pretty straight up, I dont think they get enough toursist traffic there that they want the islands cabbies to get a bad rep. I think it was about $15 to the Choc hills and back, and I gave him $5 for a tip. Not bad for carting us around all day. Go on the boat ride down the Luboc river there too on your way back, its fun.

[MarkUSA]

... in response to Re: Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by The Mog on Dec 29, 2002

Hey .....

Thanx Soooo much for the advise on the cabbies..
And I will definately have too see those monkeys ..

Ands yes I am most excited to go ..

So how many times have you been to Cebu?

MArkUSA

[The Mog]

... in response to Hmmm Very Interesting, posted by MarkUSA on Dec 29, 2002

Mark, my girl is from Leyte, we were there getting her passport in Cebu. I was only there that one time but for 5 days, its a pretty laid back place, i guess it was a little boring for me, I like the excitement of Manila, but the weather was nice. id love to go back, and explore more restaurants and places there.

[mkendrick]

... in response to Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by MarkUSA on Dec 28, 2002

Hi

 First of all let me introduce myself.We have a few things in commun.My name is also Mark.I live in Louisiana.My wife is from Cebu,We got married Oct 2000.She is still there, but should be here in about 2 months.Actually she lives just outside of Cebu.A small city called Danao.My opinon I really would not go out by myself.When I was there at that time my girlfriend would always be with me and she took very good care of me.If you want to do some really good site seeing check out planet action.You can look it up in Yahoo.The person who owns it is from Germany.His really a good person and has lots of tours that he will take you on.Its about a three hour trip to Moalboal City,This is where its located.Its a very quite and small town.Once your there you can ask anyone where it is and they will bring you there.I went to a place called Kawaisain falls.Its a great place.Its very pretty there.Cebu is a very could place to go.They have nice malls there to shop at.I wanted to go to chocalat hills but never did.I hope you have a great time there.Email me if you have any questions.I have been there twice since i first meet my wife.The filipina girls there are so sweet.Good luck.

                                      Mark

[donb2222]

... in response to Re: Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by mkendrick on Dec 28, 2002

I have spent 8 months in and around Cebu, and I never, ever felt unsafe.  Also, I am a night owl, and there were many times I was out at 2 or 3 in the morning for a late night meal.  I always felt much safer in the Philippines than I do here in America.
It could be possible that your wife did not want you wandering around alone for fear that you just might meet another sweet filipina.  An American  in the Philippines alone gets a lot of attention from the ladies.

Welcome to the board,

Don

[donb2222]

... in response to Re: Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by mkendrick on Dec 28, 2002

I have spent 8 months in and around Cebu, and I never, ever felt unsafe.  Also, I am a night owl, and there were many times I was out at 2 or 3 in the morning for a late night meal.  I always felt much safer in the Philippines than I do here in America.
It could be possible that your wife did not want you wandering around alone for fear that you just might meet another sweet filipina.  An American  in the Philippines alone gets a lot of attention from the ladies.

Welcome to the board,

Don

[Humabdos]

... in response to Re: Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by mkendrick on Dec 28, 2002

Mark I had to laugh at that! I traveled north to south in the Philippines alone never had a problema. Humabdos

[MarkUSA]

... in response to Re: Will be in Cebu Feb 20 - March 2nd, posted by mkendrick on Dec 28, 2002

Well Hello Mark Nice to meet you !  I think! lol
So you decided to marry there.. cool..

Yes I am interested in talking to you further ..
I would like to really like to hear about your personal experiance ...
That is if you have the time ..
I would greatly appreciate it ..
A Yes I know where Danao Is ..
Not far from Cebu..
(I have done my homework)

But Hey I will send you a email shortly..
Thanx for the response ,, And Michelle And My Pick is now up at
http://www.geocities.com/jeffsatpl/page5.html

MArkUSA