amazing sights

[Tony Wilding]

I am hoping to see some Whale Sharks very soon, quite close to Cebu you can swim with them, watched a video on youtube. crystal clear waters there, buti think i will view from the boat, many other Sharks also in those waters. only 2 days to go now, tomorrow is my last night here, ,

[John Albert Evans]

Tony,

I hope your going to keep on line here.

John Albert Evans.

[John Arton]

Tony
Bit envious of you with you deserting (hmmm) this country of ours that is rapidly going down hill, certainly believe that you will have a better life in the Philippines which I got to know quite well during my time at sea and the Filipino people are some of the nicest around though beware,
sharks can be found everywhere under water and on shore even in the Philippines. Nights out in Zamboanga and Mati taught me a lot about land based sharks.
Keep well and bon voyage.
rgds
JA

[Duke Drennan]

Another site thta many never get to see id going up the Swedish fijords on the way to Lulea, all the small islands covered in snow and the sea begining to freeze over for the winter. Then seeing a small tanker in port that had been caught in the ice and crushed like a tin can. Then watching the ice breaker leading us out of port.

Did 4 trips up to Lulea John, cold but a nice sail through the islands. What ore carrier were you on?

[Neville Roberts]

sailing past icebergs in april or may .on the western run , milford sound in New Zealand and how small the ship was that is Caronia.both canals . and one of the best was sailing back up the mersey after a long voyage .

[Captain Kong]

To see Ernest Shackleton`s` grave in South Georgia, with a tot of rum and the last tot poured onto his grave,
To see millions of Penguins in Antarctica and when sitting on the ground they come and inspect you and if they fancy you they place a pebble next to you, it means they want to mate and build a nest with you. I always had birds fancying me.
To see giant Bull elephant seals rearing up nine feet tall cos he thinks your after his smelly cows, then the chase begins and end up in hospital with a broken shoulder. Magnificent.
To see the Sheer size of the Glaciers breaking off into icebergs, fantastic. the ocean full of whales.
The Chrystal clear nights there with every star shining like headlamps.
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When you consder all the places that British Seafarers have been to, there is very little planet left.
How many Celebs, Politicians, Millionaires have seen and done what the British Seafarer has done.?
I guess we were the lucky people, No others can do, go to and see what we have seen and done and been to.
What a fantastic life we all had.
The world will not see our likes again. We were the last.
Brian.

[Tony Wilding]

Thanks to everyone for there kind thoughts, am aware of the land based Sharks there, am very lucky my Lady there is totally honest, met a few on line that were Sharks, have a good English friend there, a member of this site, he advises me on everything, in fact it was through him i decided to go there, i dont drink now, so wont get into any problems, my lady friend does not drink, comes from a poor but respectable family, have planned this for over 2 years, thats how long i have known her, printed my boarding pass today ready for tuesday, a bit nervous about the long flight to Hong Kong, almost 12 hours, then 2 1/2 to Cebu, previous long flight was Colombo, 9 hours. the Taxi Fare from home to Heathrow is more than a months rent on my house in Cebu, 80 miles, yes i will continue to post, will send a message i am there safe, taxi is ordered just waiting for tuesday AM to arrive. i am told Cathay Pacific is quite a good airline,both my flights are Cathay Pacific, baggage automatically transferred at Hong Kong, my first time in a Jumbo Jet. Tony W.

[John Callon]

Good luck Tony in your new life in Cebu, I sincerely hope that everything turns out well for you as I am sure it will. Spare a thought for us poor souls over here when the winter sets in and keep in touch with everybody on here.
All the very best
John

[Ivan Cloherty]

Thanks to everyone for there kind thoughts, am aware of the land based Sharks there, am very lucky my Lady there is totally honest, met a few on line that were Sharks, have a good English friend there, a member of this site, he advises me on everything, in fact it was through him i decided to go there, i dont drink now, so wont get into any problems, my lady friend does not drink, comes from a poor but respectable family, have planned this for over 2 years, thats how long i have known her, printed my boarding pass today ready for tuesday, a bit nervous about the long flight to Hong Kong, almost 12 hours, then 2 1/2 to Cebu, previous long flight was Colombo, 9 hours. the Taxi Fare from home to Heathrow is more than a months rent on my house in Cebu, 80 miles, yes i will continue to post, will send a message i am there safe, taxi is ordered just waiting for tuesday AM to arrive. i am told Cathay Pacific is quite a good airline,both my flights are Cathay Pacific, baggage automatically transferred at Hong Kong, my first time in a Jumbo Jet. Tony W.

Everything will be alright Tony and you should be well looked after by Cathay Pacific, used to be my favourite airline in my years as a multi thousand mile traveller (anywhere twixt 200 to 300,000 per annum). Also you have your English friend to guide you on local customs, so relax enjoy your new life and keep in touch and we'll all look forward to hearing about your new experiences, but don't forget to keep some parts secret


All the best and Bon Voyage Kind regards Ivan

[Captain Kong]

Hope it all goes well for you Tony, I reckon it takes some guts to do what you are doing. If you need a hand give us a shout.
All the Best
Brian.