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Adventures of the Coconuter » University of the Philippines (UP) and Its Fire Trees
A couple months ago, I had the chance to drop by the University of the Philippines (UP) and witness their numerous fire trees in full bloom. Walking around campus I was surprised at how forested,… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Underneath tall guardian trees and in perfect alignment are marble headstones — pristine, dignified white remembrances of thousands of US and Filipino soldiers who sacrificed their lives and now lay… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Sitting Along Manila Bay
One of the places in Manila that I've grown to enjoy visiting is the Baywalk along Roxas Boulevard, where one can just sit on the ledge and watch the famed Manila Bay sunset. I have not yet been… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Through Sta. Cruz to Torrijos, Marinduque
We were told to go past Sta. Cruz and head onwards all the way to the other side of the island of Marinduque to the municipality of Torrijos. From there, go to Barangay Mabuhay and here we would… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Barangay Hinapulan, Marinduque
As opposed to the overly cramped and rickety jeepney, it felt much (much!) better to be riding a tricycle, which had more legroom and space to capture pictures of the countryside. It was a very wise… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Ambivalence
Simon and I were reminiscing the other day about the olden times during the classic days of the Coconuter–when we used to plant vegetables, roam through the jungles for fruits, climb the nearby… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Boac, Marinduque
We headed out of Manila around midday. We were off on a quest to Marinduque (Tagalog: Marinduke) to find a long lost relative of mine–one who had disappeared more than 40 years ago. Taking a… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Fusion Excel vs. Coconuter
I have demanded from Fusion Excel that either 500,000 PHP be paid for the removal of the photos or 1,000,000 PHP be paid for the removal of both the article and the photos (as dictated in my e-mail… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Fusion Excel (Quantum Pendant) Going to Sue Coconuter?
I just received this in my e-mail inbox. Apparently, Fusion Excel is going to sue me. It is in relation to the post I did on Fusion Excel's Quantum Pendant SCAM a few weeks… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Daranak Falls, Rizal
Located in Tanay, Rizal is a fairly large waterfalls by the name of Daranak. Simon had always spoke fondly of his experience at Daranak falls, and his pictures boasted its clean waters and appealing… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Quiapo Market
In Quiapo, or the 'old downtown' of Manila, is perhaps one of the more comprehensive palengkes or markets you will find in Metro Manila. I particularly like to purchase vegetables there as it is… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » La Mesa Ecopark, Dam, and Reservoir
Freshly buzzed, I am now bald and looking like a cancer patient after what I did to myself. But, the adventures and travels continue. This time, to the La Mesa Watershed, Dam, and Ecopark in Quezon… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Penitence
Frustration, disappointment, regret, desperation, and the inability to turn back time hit me all at once. This rageful mix of emotions I released on myself and my belongings. Care and… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Tainted Manila Bay
We are born simple and pure. We are born with simple features and pure minds. We are born with simple needs and with pure thoughts. Yet, as time passes, we grow older and things change. Just as… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Just a short walk from the Coconut Palace and the CCP Complex along Roxas Boulevard in Manila is the five-star luxury hotel known as Sofitel. Perhaps one of the more massive structures in the area,… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Coconut Palace
Along Roxas Boulevard in Manila and next to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex is the Coconut Palace–a mansion constructed during the Marcos era with coconut used as the primary… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Coconut House, Quezon Memorial Circle
Not long ago, I had heard of a certain 'Coconut House' restaurant and store that supposedly serves foods with coconut as the main ingredient and sells a variety of coconut products. In search of… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, and San Agustin Church
If you are in Manila and would like to take some time to sit and relax or just take a quiet walk–you've got a handful of popular choices. There's Luneta Park, Baywalk (Roxas Blvd & Manila Bay),… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » The Quantum Pendant (Fusion Excel) Scam
If you all read my previous post about the Quantum Pendant by Fusion Excel, then you know my opinion about it–basically, it's a scam. Well, I found out about this firsthand, but not because I… … [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Lugaw
The trek to Taal's crater lake was lengthy and arduous, but rewarding nonetheless. After a couple of day's rest, my muscles regained their strength and the burnt skin and ruptured vessels of my feet… … [Link]
