Robbie in and around Tacloban

  Abuyog Leyte Philippines I decided to live in Abuyog Leyte for just a while about 30 Km from my normal place of residence Dulag and about 80 km south of Tacloban. They say a change is as good as a holiday The Municipality of Abuyog has around 60,000 residents Abuyog got its name when Spanish sailors came ashore in an early settlement at the mouth of the Abuyog River to replenish their supplies How did Abuyog get its name is quite interesting and humorous? When the Spanish first arrived, swarms of bees were all over the shore. The Spaniards asked the natives " Cómo se llama el pueblo ?", not knowing that the Spaniards asked for the town's name, the natives answered "Buyog". Repeating after the natives, the sailors muttered, "Ah! Buyog". Eventually, the town came to be known as "Abuyog" Living herein Abuyog. For me living here, I find the area safe quiet and people-friendly. The land appears very fertile for coconuts and rice. I ...