Patrick Leary

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Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day23
Summary
May 6, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The Philippines costs of over 7000 islands. The Philippines was colonized by Spain who ruled for 377 years until 1898. From 1898 to 1946 the country was an American colony.

The most commonly spoken local language is Tagalog which is a mixture of European, Asian and Native American languages. Of the 170 languages spoken, English is the most widely used of the European languages. The major religion is Roman Catholicism, which accounts for 80% of the population.

The currency is the Peso, at the time of writing 1 ZAR = 4 Pesos (approx).

My cycle tour started in Manila, and from there headed south, ending in Cebu City, and included the following islands;
Luzon, Mindoro (Occidental), Panay (Antique), Negros, and Cebu Island

The Philippines struggles with excessive corruption (that appears to be changing now under the leadership of the new president), extreme poverty, and yet Filipinos are extremely hospitable and friendly.Read more
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Looks so awesome Pat!
May 13, 2018
Riccardo Tonini
Well done Pat, u left a few islands unvisited but we appreciate your insight into the ones you did. Good to have you safely back.
May 14, 2018
Thanks Pat and really enjoyed your amazing experiences and fantastic pics. What s journey!! So pleased you’re home safely again Neyse
May 15, 2018
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@ Philippines Cebu City Punta Princesa
May 6, 2018 · ☀️ 31 °C · Altitude: 20 m
10°17'19" N 123°51'40" E

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Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day22
Singapore, Day 3
May 5, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Previous evening spent at Level 33, the world's highest rooftop brewery, with magical views of the Singapore skyline. From here you can watch the light and laser show in the Marina Bay.

Back into the city today with a visit to Sentosa, Chinatown, and Little India.

And another tour comes to an end. One that I would rate as one of the most memorable.Read more
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Riccardo Tonini
Nicely done Pat, congratulations!!
May 6, 2018
Well do me Pat you have had an incredible tour. Memories galore. Neyse
May 6, 2018
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@ Singapore Central Singapore Community Development Council Bugis Rochor
May 5, 2018 · ⛅ 30 °C · Altitude: 21 m
1°17'59" N 103°51'15" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day21
Singapore, Day 2 - Parks & Nature
May 4, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Stayed out of the city today, and did a Tree Top walk in the McRitchie Park, followed by a walk through the Botanical Gardens.
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Evangelos Theodoulou
Beautiful
May 5, 2018
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@ Singapore Central Singapore Community Development Council Rochester Park Alexandra Canal
May 4, 2018 · ⛅ 32 °C · Altitude: 28 m
1°18'42" N 103°47'44" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day20
Singapore, Day 1 - Downtown
May 3, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Staying with old time cycling friends from South Africa, Sarah, Benedict & family. Thanks for hosting me !!

Took a bus into town and spent the day exploring Marina Bay area, and Front Canning Park.
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@ Singapore Central Singapore Community Development Council Rebecca Park Sungai Namly
May 3, 2018 · ⛅ 32 °C · Altitude: 28 m
1°19'16" N 103°47'34" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day18
Mactan - Island Hoping
May 1, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Arrived in Mactan and found a festival in progress. All the hotels were fully booked, but eventually found a really good pension.

While in Mactan, spoilt myself with an Island Hopping tour with seafood lunch on a floating restaurant, and later Lechon for dinner (pork done on a spit) a speciality in Cebu.

Impossible to find a bike box, so bike is basically just wrapped in two layers of cardboard and tape and hoping for the best.

Next stop Singapore !!Read more
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Anthis Maouris
Beautiful pics👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
May 3, 2018
What an amazing cycle tour. Congratulations on your achievement. Absolutely love the pics. You deserved the treats..
May 3, 2018
Pat looks like your drones been put to good use, looks awesome
May 3, 2018
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@ Philippines Lapu-Lapu City Maribago
May 1, 2018 · ⛅ 32 °C · Altitude: 11 m
10°17'26" N 123°59'55" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day15
Toledo - Cebu City
April 28, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Final ferry of the trip, again boarding at 5am this time from San Carlos, and then a one hour crossing to Toledo. Cycled then from Toledo to Cebu City.

Arriving in these cities by bicycle is not pleasant. Congested roads, dust and diesel fumes. Then having to pass right through the city to the far side to the island of Mactan.

The most popular local transport here is the Tricycle and Jeepney. The Jeepney was originally made from US military Willys jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration. Boarding is from the rear which is much safer than side entry, and the fare is only R1.70 regardless of distance.Read more
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What a way to go! Bright beautiful Josephine here we come! Neyse
May 4, 2018
Safe ride Pat thinking of you Neyse
May 4, 2018
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@ Philippines Province of Cebu Cebu City
Apr 28, 2018 at 5:34am · ⛅ 26 °C · Altitude: 41 m
10°18'54" N 123°52'59" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day14
San Carlos
April 27, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
You know it's been a rough day when you finish your day with an average speed of 11.3 km/h. Had another dog chase me on one of the climbs, and the only energy I had left was to tell it to "go away".

Crossed over the island from one side to the other and past another volcano. The peak was engulfed in cloud but still spectacular.

Needed a new cell phone cable, and ended up spending the evening with some new found friends from the store.Read more
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@ Philippines Province of Negros Occidental Rizal San Carlos Point
Apr 27, 2018 · ⛅ 26 °C · Altitude: 6 m
10°29'1" N 123°24'49" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day13
Bacolod
April 26, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
New dinning experience: arrived at the small roadside restaurant, they accompany you down the street to the fish market, you select and pay for the fish that you want, stroll back to the restaurant and in a few minutes your fresh seafood is ready and served.

In the city there are some random traffic lights, other than that, there is not one stop or yield sign, and yet everybody patiently waits their turn.Read more
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how many km done thus far?
April 27, 2018
Patrick Leary
Probably about 900 km
April 27, 2018
Riccardo Tonini
Dining sounds like fun, you should franchise the concept in SA!!
April 27, 2018
Can’t get much fresher than that. I’d prefer not to see the raw fish prior to eating!! Shows that with patience, traffic can get by without road signs which we are so dependent on. Happy for you having such s great time. Neyse
April 28, 2018
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@ Philippines Province of Negros Occidental Bacolod City
Apr 26, 2018 at 3:38pm · ☁️ 5 °C · Altitude: 13 m
10°40'29" N 122°56'33" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day12
Bacolod
April 25, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
This morning start was before sunrise and on the road by 5am. The only life was dogs lying in the road licking their you know what ... and waiting for the sun to rise. Was chased by one dog who obviously doesn't like foreigners.

Stopped alongside a beach for a rest and a local came out and insisted that I wait. He went home and fetched some food. Not sure of the name, but made from rice and coconut and wrapped in leaves. Very tasty.

Another ferry crossing, this time from Iloilo City across to Bacolod.Read more
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Anthis Maouris
Hope you had some tuna Pat.....😀
April 26, 2018
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@ Philippines Buenavista Cauong Dapdap Point
Apr 25, 2018 at 12:19pm · ☀️ 25 °C · Altitude: Sealevel
10°43'19" N 122°36'38" E
Patrick Leary Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018
Day11
Anini-y (Antique)
April 24, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Today was a bit further than normal covering 120 km, with the temperature peaking at 40 deg C .... intense !!

Dinner tonight was at the resort. Free entertainment with the patrons singing karaoke. Nice beach setting with hot springs. Nice way to end the day.
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stunning photos
April 25, 2018
Quite envious of your amazing experience. Don’t know how you do it. Admire you Pat and your fabulous pics Neyse
April 26, 2018
Love the sign Ped Xing. V original! Neyse
April 26, 2018
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@ Philippines Anini-Y Butuan Nato River
Apr 24, 2018 · ⛅ 29 °C · Altitude: 7 m
10°25'22" N 121°56'26" E

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