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Off to explore the jungle

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At least, that's how it looks to me!

Off in the distance

And a swim

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No, the boat didn't sink. It was a very hot day and Amahan Tindongan took advantage of it.

More spectators take a ride

Mamerto comes in for a landing

Both canoes

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The one on the left, with the flag, is the "male" one. And yes, they're going in the right direction -- the dragon heads are to warn those who would approach from behind.

Outriggers add stability

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The outriggers are bundles of bamboo, running fore and aft, and are attached to the yokes. The bamboo is submerged, but Mamerto hopes to add floating pontoon outriggers.

Mamerto and son

It's pretty stable . . .

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. . . as Mamerto demonstrates.

Not entirely convinced

Enjoying the ride

Mamerto in his canoe

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The pirate flag was an addition. I'm not sure why.

Whee! It floats!

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But no matter how hard they paddle, they never get to her.

To the water!

A traditional ceremony precedes launch

The canoes are prepared for launch

Torin Tindongan, his dad Mamerto, and the canoes

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Yes, that's a basketball. It symbolizes a pearl which, when in a dragon's mouth, makes the dragon docile. The teeth are deer antlers.