Pictured: Great teeshirt, Julius!
1. Pirates: Of note, there was a report yesterday on the BBC
that Southeast Asia, after many years of being shadowed by the Horn of Africa,
is now officially the Pirate Capital of the World, once again. Go SE Asia!
Winners! Now, Mr Pumpy and I are catching ferries around the Philippines, but we
don't sail, nor ride oil tankers. Lookin' good, Julius!
2. Muslim Separatists: I’ve been getting serious warnings
from locals, local expats and friends back in Australia about the possibility
of getting kidnapped and held for ransom, or worse, in central Mindanao. OK, thank
you friends, but let’s not lose our heads….
I ran into Michael, a Chinese Malaysian (ie. not a local,
read: somewhat more objective) down by the pier here in Ozamis City today. He
told me that Lanao del Norte Province, which is 'Muslim dominated', and where
I'm heading tomorrow, is safe enough as long as I cycle during the day. "I
never cycle at night, Michael!" I announced boldly.
"Then chances are, Felix, despite being white, and
looking like an American, you'll be neither kidnapped nor beheaded," he
answered solemnly.
Excellent! Go in peace, Whitey non-Americans on bikes!
3. Photo-bomb: "Noun: a photograph that has been
spoiled by the unexpected appearance of an unintended subject in the camera's
field of view as the picture was taken." – Wiki
Note the word ‘spoiled’. What I have to put up with….
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