...but it was all worth it (except the herpes) now that i've reached my last set of islands named palawan, also known locally as "the last frontier".

despite the 90% german tourist infestation, the beaches of palawan have yet failed to disappoint. on these long stretches of sand, the stench of scheisseporn is few and far between leaving kilometers of "white" sand all to myself and thousands of pissclams to rub around my well lubricated exterior.

sabang beach, near the UNESCO derided "underground river":

cacnipa island, the near-perfect beach and resort. just shy of perfect because of the lack of internet, 24 hour electricity and overaged thai hookers women.

on a completely unrelated note, as we near the end of 2005, i'd like to draw attention to the successful completion of one goal. the "year of shirtlessness" was an overwhelming achievement made possible through a combination of shamelessness and fortunate asian climate. it puts my 2003 "summer of shirtlessness" to shame.

i'd also like to mention, as the year rounds out, that the unintended "year of celibacy" was fulfilled successfully by myself and hundreds of other overweight traveling psychopaths. i salute all my fellow untouchables in completing yet another year without female (or male) sexual contact. *applause* as a result, coming soon, my new website: http://www.ICouldntGetLaidIfICrawledUpAChickensAss.co.kr