Just a quick post to let you know that our bags are packed (very lightly🤣) and we are heading to the Philippines tomorrow for a few months.

We have never been there before but really looking forward the trip. We know very little about the Philippines – but that’s about to change🤞 We have been told that it’s one of the most beautiful country in the world with more than 7000 islands with stunning white- sand beaches and warm turquoise waters. It’s people are also renowned for their warmth and friendliness.

But we have also been told that it’s very ‘americanised’, that it’s economy relies on the money sent back from the millions of Filipino people who work abroad mainly in caring roles ( I’m sure that most of us know Filipino carers and nurses working here in Ireland), that in many ways, it is a country ‘without a soul’.

Keep in touch to see how we get on and what we discover We are flying with Turkish Airlines from Dublin to Istanbul and on to Manilla, where we have booked a hotel for the first three nights. Nothing booked after that….but will probably head south for some Island-hopping😎😎

Looking forward to having you come along with us on the journey😘