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I was here in Palawan in 1999 by myself as I waited for year 2000 to arrive. It was one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever done. It was far from maddening existence in Metro Manila where most people would go crazy over holiday festivities even if most of them would have little money to spend on these things. I was still leading a corporate life then but my work provided for at least over a week’s trip down in Palawan. I was so happy & I now remember a very dear friend who passed away before Thanksgiving Day in 2010 – he was murdered in his own apartment. He was the only one whom I knew then who understood why I was traveling by myself – when most would make sure they have family & loved ones with them. He just kept listening to me, rather than asking the usual obvious questions. He, himself, traveled so many times by himself because it was part of his job. He’d go to Palawan many times to do actual research for infrastructure projects. I remember that when I was on my way to El Nido from Puerto Princesa, we had a long talk long distance. I had an inkling of how I’d love doing this kind of trip – alone and happy and with complete strangers (who may have bad intentions on me for all I know) who are travelers like myself. I’ve continued doing such trips todate. And now I’m still on a journey here in the US, in NYC.
Take courage to do something like what I’ve been doing. So much to gain, nothing so significant to lose.
blog: Palawan, Philippines as a travel destination – http://ow.ly/46S8C
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