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We chose it because it’s the largest producer of coconuts.

Ok, not really.  But after this post about my craziness, we needed to make a decision.   I scoured travel sites looking for someplace with excellent weather, different culture than the South and Central American countries we’ve frequented lately, and enough interesting activities.  Options abound.  Something had to be the deciding factor.  So when I saw that the Philippines is the largest producer of coconuts, I felt like the universe had given me a small glimmering sign saying “Pick Me!”  And that was that.

You see, John has a thing for coconuts.  Ever since he had his first taste of fresh unhusked deliciousness in Guatemala, he can’t get enough.  He even buys them at home now and cracks them open with the blunt end of our chef’s knife (which terrifies me to no end, but that’s another story.)  Anywhere that produces that many coconuts is bound to make him happy.

So yesterday we FINALLY booked our flight – or flights, I should say.  View full post »