Traveling to an Unknown Place

Fresh fruits from my garden
@thelme55 (76476)
Germany
October 1, 2018 9:13am CST
Hello everyone! It's another new month again. October, here I am, ready to accept any challenges in life. I have already plans for this month and I hope and cross my fingers that those I have in my plan will be a success. I will be visiting one of my best friends who is also living and retiring in the Philippines together with her German husband. They live somewhere near Dumaguete. It is in central Visayas. It will be my first time traveling with my young cousin by bus from Cebu City and with a barge to Dumaguete. Is someone from Mylot living nearby? I could meet her if it is possible. I am looking forward to this travel and maybe we could hop to Bohol where tarsiers and chocolate hills are located. Do you have any plans for this month already?
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Oct 18
I hope you have a wonderful time away. Wouldn't it be great if you were able to meet up with a fellow myLotter?
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 18
@thelme55 I've met three now so that's pretty cool.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
Yes, that would be great @JudyEv. I have read here that Sunrise Fan is from Dumaguete. It would be nice to meet one of our Mylotters.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
4 Oct 18
@JudyEv that's cool.
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
Sunrise Fan is from Dumaguete.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Nov 18
@thelme55 I hope by now, you have PM ed him already. I am sure he will be happy to finally see you, a Filipina myLotter. in person.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
Really? How wonderful @sol_cee. Thanks for sharing.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
16 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD we have not seen each other as our schedule was so tight. Maybe next time.
@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
2 Oct 18
I live in Bohol. And will be reviewing in Cebu sometime this October. So if you are keen to catch up we’ll try to see if our schedules match.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
4 Oct 18
I pray for a safe travel. Have a wonderful vacation.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
4 Oct 18
@thelme55 Sure Ate Thelma.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
4 Oct 18
Thank you very much @jobelbojel
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
1 Oct 18
Actually, I have a lot in mind but I doubt some will be possible. Anyway, I hope you will have a wonderful vacation there.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
Thank you @JustBhem. Take care of yourself always.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
2 Oct 18
@thelme55 Thanks.
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• Philippines
1 Oct 18
I would love to go to Dumaguete and Bohol someday. Enjoy your vacation, Thelma.
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@rsa101 (37955)
• Philippines
3 Oct 18
Its nice to travel to some unknown place because it somehow gives you a nice breaks from the monotony of your own familiar place. I think that would be a good trip and meet with old friends you have in Dumaguete.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
4 Oct 18
Yes, indeed @rsa101. That would be a change from our normal routine. Thanks.
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@rebelann (111189)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Aug 20
Those fruit in your bowl look intriguing, I have never seen any of them before.
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@rebelann (111189)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Aug 20
Thank you for explaining what they are @thelme55
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Aug 20
They are tropical fruits @rebelann. Mangoes, guava, rambutan and star fruits or carambola. The guava is the round green one in the photo. Rambutan, the hairy one and the one that looks like a star in form is a star fruit or as it is called to others, carambola. The oblong ones are the mangoes. Thank you.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
20 Aug 20
@rebelann You are very welcome. Have a nice Thursday.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
i can see guavas, mangoes, rambutan and balimbing there. i miss seeing your kitchen creations. i know there are mylotters based in cebu, bohol and dumaguete. i'll share your discussion to fellow pinoy mylotters.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
Thank you @hereandthere. Who is living in Cebu, Bohol and Dumaguete? I read that @sunrisefan comes from Dumaguete. I am busy with my garden that I seldom create some yummy food. Too hot to cook
@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
2 Oct 18
@hereandthere Yes you are right! Hello kabayan!
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
@thelme55 as far as i know, yoghurtgal ( @flapiz) is based in bohol, while honey143 ( @sw8sincere) and lady di ( @lady1993) are based in cebu.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
16 Nov 18
I know that you had a good family visit and I am delighted for you. How long will you be in the Philippines?
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
17 Nov 18
I will be here for the whole winter in Germany @BelleStarr. I will miss the snow though, but not the coldness of it.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
1 Oct 18
We have no plans yet, we hope to be able to make plans soon. Will you go back to Germany or do you live in the Philippines all the year round now?
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
2 Oct 18
@thelme55 Winter is cold in Germany, you are better in your country during Winter.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
I will be spending winter here in the Philippines. My hubby has to go back to Germany this month and get some medicine which he could not buy here. He will be back soon when everything is fine. Our tickets are valid for a year and we can go back whenever we want. Just make a new schedule then for the flight.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
4 Oct 18
@LadyDuck yes, it is better for me here during winter time in Germany. I will be back there when it is warm.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
I hope you had a good time meeting your friend. I always love to travel there but maybe soon.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
8 Nov 18
@thelme55 oh wow. That is nice to hear
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
8 Nov 18
Yes, we had a wonderful time together @rakski. Thanks.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
5 Oct 18
Have a wonderful time whatever you do and wherever you go. Sunrise Fan told me he's hoping to meet you and take your photo!
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
7 Oct 18
@thelme55 He told me he doesn't want to be in it - the stinker!!!
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
7 Oct 18
Thanks @DianneN. I hope I can meet Sunrise Fan. That would be great and we will have a photo together.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
I would also love to visit Bohol to see the Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills. I'm in Southern Luzon
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
9 Oct 18
I haven't visit Philippines before, but it's nearer to my country, Malaysia. I see many familiar fruits from your picture which we can find the fruits easily in my country too. I am planning to get my home decluttered and organized by end of this month, and we will travel back to our home town (which is just about 3 hour drive from where we stay now) for a short vacation to visit my parents and parents-in-law. No other big plans. Hope you will enjoy your vacation and have good time with your best friend.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
1 Oct 18
Here in Canada next weekend is Thanksgiving, for me its a craft show. I love to travel but usually stay in Canada, the US, Mexico and the islands below those countries. I hope you have a wonderful trip.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
10 Oct 18
i am from far north
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Oct 18
Have a wonderful time.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
Thank you very much @andriaperry.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
15 Oct 18
I read in one FB post about Dumaguete City as one of the best cities for retirees. I guess it is because it is near the sea and is a beautiful place. I have not been there, but my sister-in-law married a man from that place and they said that city is really beautiful.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
Its always to travel seeing new places, I think there are members here from Dumaguete. Take good care.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
2 Oct 18
Yes, it is @ilocosboy. Thank you very much.