2006-05 Club Ocellaris, Anilao & Typhoon Chanchu, Batangas, Philippines #5

Lotus Garden Hotel

A booking conflict at Club Ocellaris resulted in a couple of nights in Manila until rooms opened up at the dive resort.

Manila, Philippines, May 2, 2006

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Jeepney

These colorful vehicles make for fun traffic watching.

Manila, Philippines, May 2, 2006

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Jeepney

The original vehicle designs started with left-over jeep parts from WW2.

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Jeepney

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Jeepney

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Jeepneys

Manila, Philippines, May 2, 2006

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L. A. Cafe

Manila, Philippines, May 2, 2006

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Bank Security

Fairly common type of security at banks and high end stores.

Manila, Philippines, May 2, 2006

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Sunset

Having made it to the dive resort, there were nice days of diving and talk of an approaching typhoon.

Club Ocellaris, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, May 9, 2006

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Sunset Banka

This trip was the first and probably last in May due to typhoon season.

Club Ocellaris, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, May 9, 2006

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Sunset

Pretty bands of color in the setting sun.

Club Ocellaris, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, May 9, 2006

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pre-Typhoon Chanchu

With wind, waves and deteriorating conditions, our banka crews couldn't come to shore without risking damage to the boats.

Club Ocellaris, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, May 12, 2006

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