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Post by tomasctt on Sept 26, 2010 22:26:53 GMT 8
AHA! I guess I will make my life easier and will hitch a ride on the tranvia that goes to Topside first. I can always hang from the outside or ride on top if it's full. ;D Thanks fots for the help! I hope the weather cooperates next month (looks like we have a late typhoon season - quite dry, considering it's almost end of September) and the trip pushes through.
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 26, 2010 21:39:41 GMT 8
As for "Ammo Dump Tours," I wouldn't mind getting some UXO. I can use that. ;D
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 26, 2010 21:37:40 GMT 8
I posted a thread on this topic earlier: corregidor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=currentaffairs&action=display&thread=801I reckon Pres. Aquino really has no idea about the issue (which isn't really a surprise, being the most clueless prez we ever had so far). For me, though, there are far more pressing things to focus on other than any "ammo dump left by US military." And that's like REAL defense issues, or perhaps economic stuff. Ammo dump? Geez.... Obviously Pres. Aquino has his priorities sorted out.... *sarcasm*
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 26, 2010 19:58:56 GMT 8
Same here. I am also not aware of any ammo dump at Corregidor. Now that you mentioned it, I reckon Caballo Island was what Pres. Aquino had in mind. Of all the things he had in mind.... he could've asked the return of the Balangiga bells. Or better yet, asked for FFG-7s, a couple dozen F-16s, a few A-10s, some AH-1s.... ;D
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 26, 2010 19:55:42 GMT 8
Thank you very much fots! That is a very informative post! Maps, even a simple, handwritten one with landmarks and a bit of topography (so I am aware how steep the terrain is) would be very helpful. Cheney, Wheeler, and Smith are "unfinished business." When I was there in April 2005, those three batteries were in my IT. However, I failed to reach them (for Cheney, the trail disappeared under tall grass and into the trees, and with low water remaining I turned back; low water meant I didn't go to Wheeler; as for Smith, I took the wrong road, retraced, and ended up heading to Grubbs). Having been to Way and Hearn twice already (my first Corregidor trip was a day trip in 2000), and having visited Geary, Crocket, and Grubbs in 2005, I've always wanted to return to Corregidor and visit Wheeler, Cheney, and Smith which are far from the usual tourist route. I will be doing the exploration on Day 1. On Day 2, I'll be "taking care" of my coworkers/the couple, so Day 2 for exploration is probably a no-go. Having mountaineering experience, I reckon I can explore Wheeler, Cheney, Smith, Boston, and other areas at Topside, and be at Way by at most 1630-1700hrs, then a "quick march" in the night to the hotel (or if I'm lucky, hitch a ride). I'll leave my main pack with the couple, and I'll be traveling light when I explore (3L water camelbak, trail food, First Aid kit, mobile phone, and other essential stuff plus camera of course). I am seriously thinking of riding with the tranvia up to Topside, whence I go to Cheney and Wheeler to save time and energy. However, that depends on the Sun Cruises route. ISTR that they visit Malinta first before heading to Topside, heading to the latter at around noon time. Noon time at Topside is too late for me though. If I walk on foot from the dock to Topside, I reckon it'll take me an hour and a half (I'm a slooooooooooooooooow trekker). Hence the bike plan, which it seems is a no-go now. Will still see. I hope we can meet up, fots. How would you be going there? From Bataan or taking Sun Cruises? Me and my coworkers can only do weekends. They won't be with me when I go exploring (they don't have any trekking experience, and I prefer they stay with the guided tour for safety reasons). BTW, I don't have GPS, and will be navigating purely by using a map and my own sense of direction. Also, I hate to admit it, but I haven't visited the Pacific War Museum in my two previous trips to Corregidor. ;D Partly because by the time I reach Topside, I am smelly from all that walking under the sun hahahahaha! ;D Might as well check it out if I have the time.
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 26, 2010 19:18:00 GMT 8
Just heard on the news that Pres. Aquino is requesting Pres. Obama that the US government do something about the ammo dump at Corregidor.
Any ideas? What ammo dump? What exactly does our "brilliant president" (yes, that is sarcasm; I am not a fan of our current prez) mean about the ammo dump? With all the UXO out there....
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 25, 2010 20:07:31 GMT 8
There is a possibility that I might go to The Rock next month. Schedule still TBD, hoping for 23-24 October, but might be as early as 9-10 October. I'm going to "chaperone" a couple (my two coworkers), but I intend to leave them and instead I will go to Batteries Cheney, Wheeler, and Smith. We'll be signing up for the Sun Cruises tour, but I intend to tell the tour peeps that I won't join the tranvia group and instead will rent a bike (possible?), bike all the way to Top Side, down the trail until I hit the fork leading to Wheeler and Cheney, go on foot to Cheney, then to Wheeler, then bike to the jump-off to Smith (which I will go to by foot). Questions: 1) Can I rent a bike there? Last time I was there (2005), I saw lots of people biking, and I heard that the bikes can be rented. If so, how much will it cost? 2) Anyone has maps to Cheney, Wheeler and Smith? I was on my way to Cheney in 2005, and the trail disappeared underneath tall grass and the jungle back then, so I didn't push through. I intend to make it there next time I'm at Fort Mills. Smith, too. Simple maps will do, with possible landmarks so I can orient it and navigate properly. If there's time (I hope to be back at the hotel by 1400hrs), I might as well bike to Tailside to Kindley Field (I haven't been there), visit the cemeteries thereat, and possibly even go to the ridge that Fots took a photo of. Any info, suggestions, etc will be greatly appreciated. I hope this trip pushes through. I miss the place, and always promised myself that "I shall return." This'll also serve as a recce for a more extensive trip sometime in the future (hopefully not so distant). Thank you all in advance.
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 6, 2010 8:11:23 GMT 8
Another picture: If phone parts could talk, imagine the tales that would tell....
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 5, 2010 0:33:23 GMT 8
I asked at another forum, and was told it could be a telephone alright, something like this:
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Post by tomasctt on Sept 4, 2010 17:13:15 GMT 8
Looks like it says "Masterphone" (the "L" looks to be too far from the "A").
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