Saude!

I never mentioned it but I did travel to East Timor.  I know, I know.  It may not be in your list of top ten places to see for "typical" Filipinos.  I say "typical" because I am sure there are Pinoys who would travel there...even for vacation, believe me.  I am sure there are many.  At least those who consider themselves the adventurous-type, going agaisnt the grain, swimming against the tide sort of person.  Let's be clear shopping would not be your primary concern when traveling to East Timor.  Hold on, let me correct myself, it's now called Timor Leste.  Apologies.

So in honor of those Pinoys who have been to Timor Leste either for work or R&R, I'd like to raise my glass to you my countrymen, "Saude!".