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Himeji Castle in Spring

The Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom, and the weather was cold and sunny. A perfect spring day in Himeji!
Cheers to all VTers on the road this season!

I'm Back!

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival

I've been away from VT too long. I have a ton of new pics, and a horde of tips that I plan to post soon. Here is a sample - a shot I took at the Omni Aviation Complex at Clark Field in Pampanga, Philippines. Check out my Pampanga Tips for more on the Balloon Festival.

Boracay

Boracay Sunset

Three days were way too short for my Boracay trip early this month. I started putting up my Boracay pages, but I'm having a hard time choosing the pics to go with the things I want to say about the place. It's best experienced in person, and not just virtually. Go!

This is a sunset showing Willy's Rock - a Boracay landmark.

Manila Bay Sunset

I love sunsets. Nothing quite captures the mood of the end of day than a beautiful sunset - amber, gold, fiery orange. One of my favorite sunsets can be had for free, right here, in Manila.

World's Smallest Volcano

Viewing Taal in Style!

When I was a kid, I was told that Taal Volcano is the world's smallest active volcano. I'm not sure how true this is. It looks big to me from the lake shore. But a beautiful sight to behold just the same. I'll be putting up a Talisay, Batangas page soon. With more info about the volcano and trekking to its crater.

Antonio's of Tagaytay

Upper deck dining area

Manila has been raving about Antonio's - a new restaurant in Tagaytay with a reservation list at least a month long. Magic opened the doors briefly for me and Syllybabe to try the place. More detail to follow... In the meantime, here's an appetizer - voila! Opening time - it's 5:30 pm!

Cabernet Sauvignon

Good wine

A fine companion to the tender rib eye churrasco that we tried - from Oz, no less!

Intro Updated Apr 16, 2007
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Bunsch Feb 26, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Dante, I've been to Himeji in the spring...lovely photo! Happy mutual birthday. Adrienne
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ATLC Feb 25, 2011 at 3:52 PM

HI Dante, Happy birthday! I'm sure you'll return to read this some day. I hope life will be beautiful for you this year as well.
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  ATLC Feb 27, 2013 at 12:34 AM
  
  Another year, another birthday. Hope you had a good one.
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Audrey118 Feb 27, 2007 at 4:14 AM

it is an annual ritual - to wish you...not sure you will log on...many happy returns.... have a blast
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Daja123 Feb 26, 2007 at 12:00 AM

"Happy Birthday Dante! Hope it's a great day and party :-)" My best wishes from Slovenia.
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lukluk_wal_marjan May 19, 2006 at 10:37 AM

Your name were mentioned more than once during a VT meet with syllybabe in KL. No worries! All are good! BTW, nice sunset shots. Love them too...
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sui123 Feb 28, 2006 at 4:10 AM

Happy Birthday to you, greetings from Moldova! Nice homepage
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asianbelle Feb 28, 2006 at 1:23 AM

happy birthday!
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luckyzen Feb 27, 2006 at 10:08 AM

Happy Birthday, Dante! Wishing you only the best! Greetings.
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ahoerner Feb 27, 2006 at 8:30 AM

Happy Birthday!!! Feliz Aniversario!!! Best wishes from Brazil!
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JaneCajuguiran Feb 27, 2006 at 4:46 AM

Maligayang bati kabayan!