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thanks, padre, I needed that. Travelling without leaving home.

posted by benzinha on September 25, 2007 at 10:06 PM | link to this | reply

Well, thank you...

I was battling hunger after viewing ginnieb's breakfast photos, but now no longer have that problem. hehe

But, it was a great article...I always find culture differences interesting. I would probably starve if I had to live there...

posted by FactorFiction on October 13, 2006 at 7:29 AM | link to this | reply

That was an interesting article on food and names in the Phillipines

posted by Straightforward on October 5, 2006 at 7:26 PM | link to this | reply

I'm glad TAPS

thanks for your comments

posted by Friar__Tuck on July 26, 2006 at 12:19 PM | link to this | reply

Friar__Tuck, This was wonderfully fun for me to read especially since my Son #1 was there a lot during his Navy years and shared much of the same things.  Also, in my work as a nurse, I enjoyed the company of many RN's fresh from the Philippines, just learning English, who talked much about home and brought their culture with them.   They are all Americanized now but I really enjoyed learning from them.   My favorite conversation with one of them included,

"How old are you, Miss Betty?"  (alway they pronounced my name "Bet - tie"  not "Beddy" like everyone else I knew).

"I'm 55, almost 56."

"Oh-h-h-h!.... and you still drive?  (in amazement)   HAHAHAHA

Thanks for sharing.

posted by TAPS. on July 23, 2006 at 9:01 AM | link to this | reply