Sunday, February 29, 2004Malling On A SundaySundays, I go to the mall -- Robinson's Place, that is. There are two big malls in Bacolod City: Gaisano and Robinson's Place. I prefer the latter because it is just a jeepney ride from where I am. This particular Sunday being the last of the month, the mall was full of people: shoppers, families on... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Friar__Tuck at 3:26 AM Comments (1) (link) Saturday, February 28, 2004The City of SmilesBacolod prides itself in being called "The City of Smiles. " It is found on the western side of the Island of Negros, the sugar producer of the Philippines. It has been adjudged the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines for several years now and continues to keep its standards high. A... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Friar__Tuck at 2:02 AM Comments (0) (link) Friday, February 27, 2004Where I AmWhere I Am Look for the shoe-shaped island in the middle of the map. Then look for the "dot" called "Bacolod." That is where I am currently. Sign in to see full entry.posted by Friar__Tuck at 1:08 AM Comments (0) (link) Thursday, February 26, 2004Some General Facts About The IslandsThe following are links to the website of the CIA Geographical facts: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/rp.html#Geo Some things about the people: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/rp.html#People About the Government:... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Friar__Tuck at 11:58 PM Comments (0) (link) Travelling With A FriarShould you like to ascend the Majay-jay, the highest hill in the interior? An Augustinian friar shall accompany you thither. Should you care to make an excursion to the Lagoons and thence proceed to the Pacific Ocean? An Augustinian friar shall be your guide. Have you a hankering to visit the... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Friar__Tuck at 11:32 PM Comments (0) (link) |
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