BROCCOLI BATHROOM

Posted by William Jans on Apr 25, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments I am in Hong Kong in a room so small that you have to get on the bed to close the door. It is as big as the bed! Toilet here too but it reeks like old Broccoli! Gross. If you are unfamiliar with this smell I encourage you to find some so you too can relive this classy hotel experience.
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WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?

Posted by William Jans on Apr 24, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments To become dinner! This was is a creative way to cook chicken…. Hey is that your van by the way?(Location: Manila, Philippines)
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SPELUNKING!

Posted by William Jans on Apr 24, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments This cave in Sagada was just amazing! Just like any other at first, but once it got to the wet part (where you remove your shoes to squirm through well tunnels, it got really amazing! I just loved it!
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WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO BE CRUCIFIED? YOU’LL HAVE TO LINE UP!

Posted by William Jans on Apr 22, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments Yep, they really nail them to crosses on Good Friday in San Fernando Pampagna just north of Manila. All volunteers too. THey must really have some serious sins to atone for to warrant this kind of punishment. There is also a parade of men doing some self flagellation till they bleed (self whipping). Some devotees stop at various locations where volunteers (from moms to kids) will take a try at...
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LIKE EGGS? MAYBE NOT AFTER THIS

Posted by William Jans on Apr 21, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments Most everyone LOVES BALUT in the Philippines. They are eggs that have been boiled just 5 days before hatching. That means you get to eat feathers, claws, eyes, beak and all the other exciting bits. Seriously everyone loves them. Wait till you hear in the show what happened when I ate one.(Location: Road back to Manila from Sagada, Philippines)
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SUPER SPELUNKING!

Posted by William Jans on Apr 20, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments I have been in lots of caves, but this one was really amazing! Wait till you see the video of us navigating through tiny openings in the water filled cave. Just trippy. I loved it and am darn lucky I didn’t wreck all my gear!(Location: Sagada, Mountain Region, Philippines)
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WOULD I LIKE A WOOD BIKE? WOULD I EVER!

Posted by William Jans on Apr 20, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments Shot from the roof of a Jeepney, but I met these boys one day earlier and was impressed by their bikes. They use these scooters (with brake) to bring wood down the hill.< (Location: Sagada, Mountain Region, Philippines)
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2 DAY WALK IN RICE PATTIES IN BANAUE PHILIPPINES

Posted by William Jans on Apr 19, 2011 in BLOG | 1 comment This should go on your bucket list. GREAT place to walk. Spectacular, but you need a good sense of balance…
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28 HOUR BUS RIDE WHEN YOU ARE SICK SUCKS…

Posted by William Jans on Apr 17, 2011 in BLOG | 0 comments Left Legaspi yesterday at 6:30 pm and arrived in Banaue at 8:30 pm. I am not only exhausted, I am really sick. on the mend a bit now, but the first 16 hours were horrendous. I ate a BALUT (because I had to for the show) and didnt expect it would almost kill me ;-). What is a BALUT… well that is a 25 day old egg… only 4 days from hatching and then the cook it and eat it. Little beak,...
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