for dreamland tonight: "rocking in a free world"
 

The most beautiful place that I have been to is Glencolumbkille in South West Donegal on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Spectacular in so many ways.

Other beautiful places for me are Siem Reap in Cambodia, Sedona and the island of Boracay in the Philippines.

I like cities that have a sadness in their history and both creative and conservative energies - other than my favourite of Belfast, I also love Manila, Mexico City, Athens, Rome and Tbilisi. I can take or leave London and Paris.

one of my favorite places - Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Baguio City, PHILIPPINES

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those memories will forever be in my heart (f)

Sunset over the Florida Everglades

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A favorite waterfall in Oregon (South Falls - Silver Falls State Park)
 

fav place on the Sandy River
 

Southern Oregon - Rogue River
 

Favorite beaches in Oregon (Cannon, Beverly, Rockaway)
 

http://www.cannonbeachchurch.org/images/CannonBeach.jpg

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La Ciudad Perdida.
 

Santa Marta, Colombia.

I'm planning a visit before the end of the year.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...colombia11.jpg

*Fiji*
 

*I'm daydreaming again... I love this place, I've been to
Blackwater Falls State Park - it's gorgeous there*

http://www.mountainhighlands.com/lis...aterfall_1.JPG

Been doing a little dreaming lately. . .
 

revisited my Mother's hometown... and I really enjoyed it (f)

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Where in your mother's hometown Rose, is it far from Metro Manila and out in the provinces?

I am likely to get back to the Philippines later this year but, practically, will probably only get to spend time in the Metro itself and, whilst there, as always will base myself in Makati.

Ciaran, my Mother is from Aklan where Boracay Island is located,,, I guess you've seen some of my photos in Boracay... I hope you can spend some of your precious time with me when you go back here in the Philippines... show me some of the places in Makati... am I a stranger in my own country??? LOL!!! Secretly, I did admire you for knowing a lot of expensive places here, now it's no longer a secret :)

Take care (f)

Okay, I'm assuming that Boracay is a part of Aklan province? I love Boracay. It's such an under-rated and beautiful island. It would be a perfect retirement location for me (well, for a few months each year anyway), esp some of the quieter parts of the island on the opposite side from White Beach.

Sure, Rose ... when I'm over, hang out with me for a leisurely afternoon in Makati, at http://www.buddhabarmanila.com/

Yes, Boracay is in Malay, Aklan.
Another expensive restaurant in Makati ... I don't think I can afford that, LOL!!!

Take care (f)

I just returned from a trip to Oregon/Washington and came across so many beautiful places on the trip!

Multnomah Falls - Oregon
Horsetail Falls - Oregon
First & Second Beach - La Push, Washington
Sol Duc Hot Springs - Washington

The entire drive down the coast of Oregon is just beautiful, so many beaches and places to stop, really it is a must do, with a few days planned for it to really have the time to stop and see all the amazing sights.

As well, the redwood forests in California are great. The Avenue of the Giants is so beautiful, what an amazing forest and drive to take with tons of hikes and camping options as well.

Bangkok
 

I'm thinking of catching the train up to Bangkok for a few days next month during Eid ul-Fitr/school holidays. Leave either the Saturday or the Sunday afternoon by train.

I'm not sure that I'll go out of Bangkok because I don't want to rush around like a crazy person and maybe this will be a taster for more visits to Thailand.

Any tips/suggestions for Bangkok?