We finally touched down in Luzon, our final leg. From Bantangas to Manila, we went thru Typhoon Santi when we had to stop for a day at Punta Fuego. Club Punta Fuego sponsored our stay at the nice resort. The day after was sunny but there were huge swells caused by the typhoon.
Manila Bay is unfortunately very polluted. Island Cove Resort sponsored our stay at Kawit. We arrived in Mall of Asia and was welcomed by Primer Group, ROX and Columbia.
Our 2 nights’ stay in Manila is sponsored by Traders Hotel.
We have done 2,200km. 800km to go. But it won’t be a walk in the park. Northeast monsoon has started. That means more headwind and waves. We hope there won’t be anymore typhoon ahead.
Stay tuned for the final 3 weeks…
bernard
3 months ago
I just wonder how strong the prevailing winds are over the north, i wonder if it’s holding the expedition at bay like one last strong obstacle with just a few kilometers from the finish line around the corner. I’d say congratulations to the team! By tomorrow they will be done! Until the next Expedition.
Andy Zulfiqar
3 months ago
Hello Mr Swee,I’m Andy from Shuqun Primary School.I wish you a safe trip after you
stay at Club Punta Fuego.All students in Shuqun Primary School wishing you a happy and safe trip and we will pray for you because of the typhoon.All the best,Mr Swee.
Hoz
3 months ago
I assume the expedition has reached Pugudpud by now. Nothing to it but to keep on paddling. How about a CIRCUMNAVIGATION?
roland
3 months ago
Dear Swee Chiow, looks like you are almost there. Well done – unbelievable distances- I am impressed. Keep on going! Best regards from Japan, Roland, P.S. still see Mt Fuji in the distance when running!
Hoz
4 months ago
Approaching Lingayen Gulf. Will the Expedition go SE to Dagupan City or paddle straight across to Bauang? Looks like a 25k crossing…
poohlux@hotmail.com
4 months ago
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poohlux@hotmail.com
4 months ago
Glad that you are in Luzon. Cheers buddy!:-)
bernard
4 months ago
three weeks more to go! Maintain a No Stroke No Strain Just Relax Paddle on and enjoy the hospitality.
Hoz
4 months ago
I met a US Marine who mentioned their convoy passed through Philippine waters on the way to Iraq. His one comment was that the ocean was the most polluted there.
Keep on paddling. You guys are having quite an adventure.
Philip Lau/Shuqun Pr
4 months ago
Hi Swee, you really have a lot of friends, corporate supporters and even political figures out there cheering you on. You’re truly a world class adventurer. Many of our students working on their journals about your 4 values wrote that you are very brave and courageous and not afraid of even the typhoon! They want to learn from you.:-)
Glad that you are on your final leg now in Luzon. Cheers buddy!