Foreign Travel?

[Fixastuff]

My friends are sadly gone but they were mostly from WWII to through the 60’s

None on disability although many had scars from active duty…

What’s weird about is the people I know from Marines and Army went to Iraq/Afghanistan have real injuries and get nothing.

 

[California]

much of bustling SF is a urban ghost town so traffic no longer a problem and shops still closing.

My guess is the after effects of the longest and most severe Covid Lockdown…

People found life goes in outside the big city with remote work.

Yeah, All the Bay Area folks yesterday were out on the choked freeways - but standing still. Our the trip from ranch (Sonoma County) to home (Sac region) usually is 1.75 hours via hwy 37. We do it often.

But yesterday we participated in heavy standstill traffic everywhere in the North Bay. Google re-routed us behind Petaluma up toward Napa then re-routed us again down some back roads to Cordelia. Then by Dixon, detoured us via secondary farm roads to near the Causeway. 3.5 hours overall, an hour of that crawling at a walking pace. I feel bad for the people unaware of these detours, Google said we saved over a half hour with the re-routes.

Yesterday your missing San Franciscans were all out somewhere in their cars.


And - your Philippines adventure sounds fantastic! Take the advice from your hosts and you'll have a great time.

 

[ultrarunner]

Somewhat related…

Friends that I have known through many Christmas gatherings were going as 4 couples to Europe with destination Italy combined with a Mediterranean cruise.

Three of the 4 had never been and had talked about it for years.

The arrangements made and paid in full…

7 of the 8 are US citizens and 6 of the 7 US Born…

The one non US is a resident for 25 years and her kids both attending University…

The non U.S. passport spouse is unable to get a Schengen Visa… no visa no Europe.

The Italian Counsel in SF says she must apply in her home country.

Home country Italian Consulate says no can do since she is a resident of the U.S.

The Italian SF consulate is not currently taking appointments online appointments so she made the trip twice to appear in person and was told we can’t help you…

It’s looking like she will miss the boat for her 30th wedding anniversary celebration…

Foreign travel today is not as simple as it was.

The daughters of the couples made national news a few years back saving the life of a high school boy cliff diving as all the girls know CPR and met through summer swim leagues and inseparable ever since.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

I did a search to see if there is an active Model A or Model T club in the Philippines but did not find much…

Maybe the elements are too harsh for longevity?

That said Hawaii has a very active Model A Club as well as many countries.

I’ve reached out to members and always a good source of local info…

There are Jeepney clubs and DIY Jeepney build outlets. Very practical vehicle.
Daughters in-laws recently returned to the Philippines, he said for a last visit with relatives as he is slowing down at 91 years of age.

 

[ultrarunner]

There are Jeepney clubs and DIY Jeepney build outlets. Very practical vehicle.
Father-in-law recently returned to the Philippines, he said for a last visit with relatives as he is slowing down at 91 years of age.

I believe Philippines manufactures every sheet metal part WWII jeeps… saw a video somewhere of the factory.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Yep, the CJ-3 parts are interchangable with the ones made in Japan. They even produce hand built CJ-7's. I have seen quite a few with toyota running gear mods.

 

[dodge man]

We went to Ireland including Northern Ireland this last spring. We were with a tour group so it was usually a controlled environment. We had a tour guide and she did mention the influx of immigrants more than once, she mainly talked about Ukrainians. She talked about a lot of things in Ireland including negative things but as a country that has a lot of tourism they aren’t going to shoot themselves in the foot. As a rule I felt as safe in Ireland as I did in the USA. I’m guessing the same can’t be said of the Philippines. If you are traveling with people that know the areas, I still say go for it.

 

[ultrarunner]

My understanding is very well connected in the locality with 6 older brothers immediate family.

Her extended family is very large and locally connected and that as soon as I arrive everyone will know.

Plus with the planned family celebrations for her mom the matriarch… even more will travel from distance.

This would be my first trip ever without a car at my disposal…

In Europe and North America having a car makes it easy to get around or worse case head for home base.

 

[cdaigle430]

If my Brazilian wife leaves me I will be going to the Philippine's for a new one For now I go to South America almost every year. Last time I stayed for 3 months.
Everyone told me I would get robbed or kidnapped on and on. 10 years later and so far so good. The risk was a good one in my case.

Did get into an accident with a taxi once but it all worked out.

 

[mjarrels]

If my Brazilian wife leaves me I will be going to the Philippine's for a new one For now I go to South America almost every year. Last time I stayed for 3 months.
Everyone told me I would get robbed or kidnapped on and on. 10 years later and so far so good. The risk was a good one in my case.

Did get into an accident with a taxi once but it all worked out.

The Philippines has the best public transportation system in the world, buses, jeepneys and tricycles.

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