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Ireland:
Just wanted to shout out to any friends there in the Phils. I really love that beautiful country that consists of more than 7,000 islands. I have seen a post or two from a gentleman that lives there in Manila I think. Anyway, hope to hear from some people from there soon and God bless you! Maybe we can start an interesting thread about your life in truth on the other side of the world.

mmijares:
Hi Ireland!

Nice to meet you here.  I am Mij from Manila, Philippines.  Have you been in Philippines?  What do you like most in my country.  Me, the FOOD!  Especially dishes that are cooked in coconut milk spiced by our native chili called "siling labuyo".  Hot enough to crave for more rice!  Haha.

Where are you from?  Are you from Ireland?  :D

Looking forward to exchanging "notes" with you.

-Mij

Ireland:
Hi Mij, I am actually from the USA but just like Ireland. You could say that is one of my dream destinations LOL. Thanks for your reply. I have been there. I went to Manila, Tagatay, and Davao City. I loved the beautiful scenery there when you get away from the bigger cities. Adobo was a really good dish I enjoyed along with a type of soup (sinegang sp?). The fruit is really delicious in that tropical climate, especially the mango. I did not like durian that much, but maybe that is an acquired taste.
   Are you from the Phils? Have you ever been outside of your country? I often wonder how many people over there have heard the truths we share on this forum. Do you know anybody in your city that fellowships with you? Take care Mij and we will keep in touch. I will respond to this thread, but I will also pm you sometime too. Thanks

Dave in Tenn:
Not from the Phillipines and have never been.  Just wanted to say that "I did not like durian that much, but maybe that is an acquired taste." is a very gracious statement.   :D

indianabob:

The durian (pronounced /ˈdjʊriən/)[2] is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio and the Malvaceae family[1][3] (although some taxonomists place Durio in a distinct family, Durionaceae[1]). Widely known and revered in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species.

The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as almonds, rotten onions, turpentine and gym socks. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian

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