Pat’s Cycle Tour - 2018

“ A 23-day adventure by Patrick

Patrick Leary

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Patrick Leary
- May 6, 2018 · ☀️ 31 °C Altitude: 20 m
  Central Visayas Cebu City Punta Princesa 10.288621, 123.86109410°17’19” N 123°51’40” E
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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
Looks so awesome Pat!
5/13/18Reply
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.
5/14/18Reply
Thanks Pat and really enjoyed your amazing experiences and fantastic pics. What s journey!! So pleased you’re home safely again Neyse
5/15/18Reply
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Patrick Leary
- May 5, 2018 · ⛅ 30 °C Altitude: 21 m
  Central Singapore Community Development Council Bugis Rochor 1.29985, 103.854131°17’59” N 103°51’15” E
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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
Riccardo Tonini
Nicely done Pat, congratulations!!
5/6/18Reply
Well do me Pat you have had an incredible tour. Memories galore. Neyse
5/6/18Reply
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Patrick Leary
- May 4, 2018 · ⛅ 32 °C Altitude: 28 m
  Central Singapore Community Development Council Rochester Park Alexandra Canal 1.31167, 103.795451°18’42” N 103°47’44” E
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Singapore, Day 2 - Parks & Nature
May 4, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
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Stayed out of the city today, and did a Tree Top walk in the McRitchie Park, followed by a walk through the Botanical Gardens.
Evangelos Theodoulou
Beautiful
5/5/18Reply
So beautiful
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Wow that is something I’d like to do Neyse
5/7/18Reply
How cool is that? Neyse
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Patrick Leary
- May 3, 2018 · ⛅ 32 °C Altitude: 28 m
  Central Singapore Community Development Council Rebecca Park Sungai Namly 1.32105, 103.792641°19’16” N 103°47’34” E
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Singapore, Day 1 - Downtown
May 3, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
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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.
Quite amazing - excellent pic. enjoy your comforts in Singapore.
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Gardens by the Bay. Hope you managed to go to the night display of these "Super Trees" which get lit up with the music of "Star Wars" playing. Apparently the design of ex Durban horticulturist Chris Dalziel.
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Butterfly Rain forest with orchids galore.
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Patrick Leary
- May 1, 2018 · ⛅ 32 °C Altitude: 11 m
  Central Visayas Lapu-Lapu City Maribago 10.29044, 123.9987210°17’26” N 123°59’55” E
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Day18
Mactan - Island Hoping
May 1, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
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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
Very creative - something from nothing to earn a living
5/3/18Reply
Wonderful pics taken with your drone.
5/3/18Reply
What a wonderful way to end this epic trip. Such incredible memories made and recorded with excellent photography.
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Patrick Leary
- Apr 28, 2018, 5:34am · ⛅ 26 °C Altitude: 41 m
  Central Visayas Province of Cebu Cebu City 10.31511, 123.8830310°18’54” N 123°52’59” E
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Toledo - Cebu City
April 28, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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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
Very clever love all the lights
5/3/18Reply
Hope you tried some
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So colourful
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Patrick Leary
- Apr 27, 2018 · ⛅ 26 °C Altitude: 6 m
  Western Visayas Province of Negros Occidental Rizal San Carlos Point 10.48353, 123.413510°29’1” N 123°24’49” E
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San Carlos
April 27, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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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
Sounds like a delicious meal. How nice to really mix with the locals. As you said very friendly people.
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Patrick Leary
- Apr 26, 2018, 3:38pm · ☁️ 5 °C Altitude: 13 m
  Western Visayas Province of Negros Occidental Bacolod City 10.67484, 122.942610°40’29” N 122°56’33” E
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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
how many km done thus far?
4/27/18Reply
Patrick Leary
Probably about 900 km
4/27/18Reply
Riccardo Tonini
Dining sounds like fun, you should franchise the concept in SA!!
4/27/18Reply
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
4/28/18Reply
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Patrick Leary
- Apr 25, 2018, 12:19pm · ☀️ 25 °C Altitude: Sealevel
  Western Visayas Buenavista Cauong Dapdap Point 10.72187, 122.6106510°43’19” N 122°36’38” E
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Bacolod
April 25, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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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
Anthis Maouris
Hope you had some tuna Pat.....😀
4/26/18Reply
Looks fabulous 😁
4/26/18Reply
What an amazing church, such opulence in all that poverty
5/3/18Reply
Amazing bridge in tropical vegetation
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Patrick Leary
- Apr 24, 2018 · ⛅ 29 °C Altitude: 7 m
  Western Visayas Anini-Y Butuan Nato River 10.42277, 121.9406110°25’22” N 121°56’26” E
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Anini-y (Antique)
April 24, 2018 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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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.Read more
Fantastic sunset
4/25/18Reply
Did you camp on beach or stay at resort
4/25/18Reply
Love it
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