6:28 PM
Ibba Bernardo
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SEE THEM OFF FOR A SAFE JOURNEY
The riders are riding out on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 5:00 AM in Luneta.
FIND OUT ABOUT HOW THE SOLARENERGIE STIFTUNG HELPED 10,000 VILLAGERS IN ETHOPIA!
This is what we are Riding for..
THE SOLAR ENERGY FOUNDATION NETWORK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AND RIDE FOR LIGHT 2011 ANNOUNCED
We would like to thank all our community, NGO and corporate partners for joining us at the launch of the Solar Energy Network and supporting our movement that seeks to provide access to solar energy to more than 5 million marginalized households in the Philippines and to more than 1.6 billion people... around the world.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Taospuso in Dumaguete
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RoRo Tips
We are currently on our 2nd to the last RoRo on our second to the last of our 19 day adventure. We've ridden on quite a few RoRo's on the nautical highway, the one we are on now, Caticlan to Roxas is our 4th. We thought we could share some tips.
1. Travel very light.
Bring at most 2 bags. A small belt bag or purse for valuables and a backpack or duffel bag filled with soft things and nothing breakable to use as a pillow.
2. Use the toilet before boarding.
Most of the RoRo's we've been on have been refurbished old Japanese ferries with the Japanese style toilets. Basically a hole in the ground. Speaking from experience its tricky if you've never used one and even trickier when on a rocking ship. Also I'd like to apologies to the other passengers, I couldn't figure out how to flush it so I made a bit of a nasty mess.
3. Be early
If you are loading a motorbike it pays to be in the dock at least 2 hours before departure. Depending on the port there are multiple tarrifs and fees you need to line up for. You should also position your bikes near the exit of the boat. You definitely don't want to be gearing up while all the 16 wheeler trucks have started their engines.
4. Tie Downs
When strapping your bike down try to park your bike close and angled towards. There are a multitude of places where you can strap your bike. You will have to run the ties like a triangle keeping the stress on the side stand. Also put it in first gear.
Gonna crash, will post more tips on the next ferry.
1. Travel very light.
Bring at most 2 bags. A small belt bag or purse for valuables and a backpack or duffel bag filled with soft things and nothing breakable to use as a pillow.
2. Use the toilet before boarding.
Most of the RoRo's we've been on have been refurbished old Japanese ferries with the Japanese style toilets. Basically a hole in the ground. Speaking from experience its tricky if you've never used one and even trickier when on a rocking ship. Also I'd like to apologies to the other passengers, I couldn't figure out how to flush it so I made a bit of a nasty mess.
3. Be early
If you are loading a motorbike it pays to be in the dock at least 2 hours before departure. Depending on the port there are multiple tarrifs and fees you need to line up for. You should also position your bikes near the exit of the boat. You definitely don't want to be gearing up while all the 16 wheeler trucks have started their engines.
4. Tie Downs
When strapping your bike down try to park your bike close and angled towards. There are a multitude of places where you can strap your bike. You will have to run the ties like a triangle keeping the stress on the side stand. Also put it in first gear.
Gonna crash, will post more tips on the next ferry.
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Good Bye Fridays Boracay
Had a pampered 1st class 10 hr stop over 330pm to 1am in Fridays boracay. They went the extra mile, arranged a 1am boat, made us sandwiches.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 14 Good bye Mindanao
Up by 230am to be at the port by 330am seems to be the norm now and we are getting used to it. We are officially in the adventure zone.
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Exiled in Dapitan!
Mindanao just won't let us leave and truthfully we kind of don't want to.
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Philippe and Amina on a Boat
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 12: We are in Zambo!
This is out final southern destination. We travelled through some incredible roads from Cotabato. Lanao del Sur was an interesting part of the journey. Being Tausug it's a cool to be able to drive through the Muslim part of Mindanao, for my to compatriots, Toto from Vigan and Philippe from France it was a real adventure.
The high point of the Zambo leg was seeing my Mom, Grandma and wife. I've been feeling homesick and having them here did wonders for my morale. I'm really blessed to have such a supportive family.
The high point of the Zambo leg was seeing my Mom, Grandma and wife. I've been feeling homesick and having them here did wonders for my morale. I'm really blessed to have such a supportive family.
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