How right you were on the Philippines issue. It's a beautiful country if you know where to go, but statements were true, but poverty is also in Thailand.
Gee, with your life style, I'd expect to see many friends? Or are you smart enough to know this? Then good for you! Leeches are very prevalent in LOS, and I do mean the 2 legged variety! Keep on truckin' dude!
Like grapetable, I to had gotten a long holiday, cause, I replied to a mod. (not knowing she/he was one) So watch your self mate, it could be you next time-lol-later T