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Luzon, Philippines:  Where "Charlie" Does Surf....

3/30/2014

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Luzon is the largest island in the Philippine archipelago.  This, northern most region of the Republic of the Philippines, is the location of the country's capital and most densely populated metropolitan area, Manila.  With an approximate population of  25.5 million inhabitants, Manila and it's adjacent districts offer a glimpse into one of Asia's busiest cities.


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To get a taste of Manila city life, check out the video below.....

Time Lapse Photography - Manila, Philippines
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Despite the unique beauty and amazing speed of the city, we chose to venture out of the "hustle and bustle" and into more natural jungles of Luzon.  We traded in the infinity pools of Makati for local fishing villages lined with bangka boats and the occasional rideable point break.  The iconic war movie Apocalypse Now (1979) was filmed on the island of Luzon.  In a particular scene, LTCOL Kilgore (played by Robert Duval) orders his battalion to secure a particular beach so that the American soldiers can surf.  Part of Kilgore's justification was that "Charlie don't surf".  Well, much has changed since the filming of the movie.  Today, if you look really carefully, you might find a few remote river mouths while meandering the exotic coastlines of Luzon.  These perfect river mouths and peeling point breaks could make Charlie change his perspective...

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