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Remote caving in the Philippines

Posted on October 8, 2023 by marilyn

PART 2 – GIGANTES ISLAND, RP – 4 – 8 October 2023 The next part of our Philippines trip would be on Gigantes Island, and a week-long “expedition”. Rough translation for Gigantes … Island of the Giants – located north … Continue reading →

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How can two trips to the same cave be so different

Posted on October 1, 2023 by marilyn

PART 1.2 – SAMAR ISLAND, RP – 29 September – 1 October 2023 The last three days of our stay in Samar was action packed.  A trip down a nearby multi-pitch creek and then two days at Joni’s coconut plantation.  We … Continue reading →

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The Philippine Adventure Continues – Snakes Alive!

Posted on September 28, 2023 by marilyn

PART 1.1 – SAMAR ISLAND, RP – 26 – 28 September 2023 After our day at Central Cave, we were off to Langun-Gobingob cave system for there days caving.  I’d been to this cave system before, so was prepared for the trip.  … Continue reading →

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The Philippine Adventure Begins

Posted on September 25, 2023 by marilyn

PART 1.0 – SAMAR ISLAND, RP – 23 – 25 September 2023 It seems like years ago that Jim put forward the idea of a return trip to the Philippines to do some more caving.  He had a good response … Continue reading →

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Another Bang for Bucks Trip

Posted on September 17, 2023 by marilyn

DHARUG NP – 16-17 September 2023 This trip was one of those trips that were on my wish list, then off, then on again.  Trish and I had often walked past this creek and thought of going downstream to see … Continue reading →

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