Mike,
Book a ticket to Cebu and I will pick you up at the airport and show you around :) 49 is young here!
Thanks for your thoughtful comments on my blog as well. I sent this blog a little boost, via @upme (since my vote isn't worth anything).
_Rob
Rob,
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you! I would love to visit the Philippines and feel alive again.
Mike