The ancient Spanish empire stretched from the Americas to Asia. Joseph visits Loreto, Baja California, Mexico -- the first Spanish capital of the Californias and The Philippines -- where Spanish influence is visible in the Filipinos' language, spirit and food. Loreto, Baja California Mexico is where the mountains come to swim! In the first part of this show Joseph highlights Loreto's history and travels the width of the longest peninsula in the world when he heads to the west coast of Baja California for an up-close encounter with gray whales in Magdelena Bay. And, along the way, we'll meet Loreto and Mexico's greatest treasure -- its people.
The Philippines is a string of 7,107 islands that offer the traveler diverse cultures, varied scenery, a rich history, endless activities and, foremost, a welcoming people.
Which is surprising considering the fact that the country and its people have been used and abused by foreign interests for generations. The Spanish were in charge from Magellan's landing in 1521 until the Americans conquered and purchased the country in 1898. Fifty years of U. S. control gave way to the Japanese invasion in 1941. For three years, the Japanese brutalized the populace until, as promised, the Americans and Douglas MacArthur returned in 1945.
Yet, in spite of invasions, oppressions and hardships they've suffered, the Filipinos have never lost their feelings of goodwill toward other people. On this episode Joseph shares with the viewers a few of his many discoveries.
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