What did we get ourselves into? part one

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Always love to see something new. Even the simple things. It's called 'local flavor'. Man, I don't know how you were able to handle all of that "traffic" towards the end? 😂🤣

[@buildingthephilippines]

Often, they are the best days. Traffic, a term that means something different to many. Manila traffic much different from traffic here. Quieter the better.

[@myrrhavm]

Area really bounced back after the drought. Looks nice.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@myrrhavm Yes it did. Thanks for commenting.

[@WolfgangRohm]

Nice to see this part of Negros. Have never been to Oriental before. Thanks!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you for watching.

[@jsully4064]

Great market video. am glad you got your bike checked out by Yamaha, the dealers are really great for service to your bike. Thanks Wilma and Greg...Jim

[@buildingthephilippines]

Always good to make sure things are in good working order. So cheap here for routine maintenance as well.

[@robertpodvin6378]

love the video guys yes definitely would like to see more content like this we're coming in March I would love to see some of the resorts we're going to need a place to stay for a few days.❤

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@robertpodvin6378 video tomorrow will show one. We will do more.

[@albathoughtsofficial]

Always nice to see you and Wilma! You made a good point in the comments, about having backup glasses for even the back up glasses... That's the way you have to do things in the Philippines... You need a Plan B and Plan C. I remember when Kale started showing up in our local market... That was a happy moment for us 😂

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, the little things in life are often the most important. I have backup glasses stashed in a few places for such events.

[@lmcc0072]

Mindanao seems to have an endless supply of fruits, vegetables, fish, and pork. My girlfriend grew up there. They never had money, but they usually had something to eat.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@lmcc0072 Yes, must have lots of farming there. Thanks for watching.

[@PatrickMcKillip-q8v]

We enjoyed the visit to the market. When I visited in May/June, Lilia's sister and niece went with us to the big market in Valencia. It's always fun to visit these. I think yours has better prices than Valencia. Bargain price for your scooter service there. We may be in the market for another Click 150i for Lilia's 2 nephews to be more independent with their college classes.

[@buildingthephilippines]

It's always nice to be out and about sometimes. Often, they are the best days. This one was for sure.

[@Planty3125]

Greg, Greetings from Australia. Very impressed with your major roads, very well maintained. Much better than in North Luzon back to Manilla, Merry xmas and happy new year.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@Planty3125 Yes, enjoy the holidays. Thanks for watching

[@gordonb1737]

I was thinking I'd just service the bike myself, until I saw it was only $8. That's cheap and it gives the place some business. When you panned around some of the vegetables there I noticed the potatoes and reminded me of the sweet potatoes in Leyte. I have no idea what variety they're called but I absolutely love them. I have never been a fan of sweet potatoes here in the states, not as a child and still don't at 53.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@gordonb1737 lol, sweet potatoes are more popular than regular potatoes.

[@jmfarrell5]

Always a great video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you

[@joem1070]

While I don't mind the small engines in the RP, what I don't like is the cramped feelings if my girl is riding with me. Unlike my mid-size 750 Honda Shadow in the USA that allows me to sit back from the handlebars allowing more control.

[@buildingthephilippines]

I had a Yamaha 1700 Roadstar and Kawasaki 1700 voyager. Could never handle those bikes here. Road conditions, especially in towns, would make it unsafe.

[@rorybellamy2533]

the house and pool is looking great , cool market day , hello Alex n Jen . Greg what can you tell about Mount Cuernos de Negros ? Looks like a Cleveland Browns scooter

[@buildingthephilippines]

Not much, did some reading on it. Highlights, last eruption not known. Fresh water lakes (3 of them) to there. That's where our water comes from. Hiking trails up to peak. Jets scooter, I would buy it.

[@rosemariealmero1214]

Finally a video!!! I’m intrigued with part 2 😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@rosemariealmero1214 lol, we have been a bit lazy. Appreciate the comment. Part 2 tomorrow.

[@patrickhepburn7867]

Good looking market.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Great place to visit. Lots of options, great prices.

[@brian-tx1yt]

looks a very nice place i wonder what the land price is like there compared to in dauin and the other area

[@buildingthephilippines]

I bet it's quite a bit cheaper as it's further away from things.

[@paulmckeown6041]

Really enjoy your vlogs

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you

[@Landmantx]

Those dealership prices sure seem fair compared to what we experience here in the states.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, definitely more affordable here.

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

Hi Gregg I’m back to your channel, hope you are far from Kanlaon ,I back in Tupi,Mindanao , my friends sells a truckload of Papayas to Cebu weekly and another neighbor exports Bananas other markets.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi Hello, welcome back. Yes, much of our produce comes from Mindanao.

[@Therealsantacruz]

Hey you… just started watching your new video and where did you get that awesome looking Accessory box on your NMax.. if you can share I would appreciate it

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@Therealsantacruz I found it and the bracket on shopee.

[@Therealsantacruz]

@ I appreciate it.. We recently built in Occidental Mindoro last year and I’m close to retiring in the next few months.. we plan on making some rounds close to your home and will stop by when we head your way 👍🏼

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@Therealsantacruz sounds good

[@Ray_Warren]

Malatapay (MALA-TAH-PIE), say it Greg.!! 😆

[@buildingthephilippines]

I need to practice.

[@aggierowe9574]

Haha I still think Wilma looks stylish, even though she blends in 😊!!

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@aggierowe9574 lol, thank you

[@datravels]

Have you found that the dealers have wiggle room or is there no negotiating? Nice showroom /dealership.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@datravels Vehicles, yes, you can haggle, scooters I have experienced, no haggling. That's just my experience, though.

[@deltachris]

Yes, broccoli is not always in stock at the local supermarket up in the country side in Cebu Province. Sorry to hear about your glasses.

[@buildingthephilippines]

When we see broccoli, we buy it. Lettuce is hard to find here as well. I have several back up pairs, all good. Thanks for watching.

[@ChristopherKnN]

New shooping list; solar trickle charger and a scooter cover.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Ahhh, I have a scooter cover and a battery tender. Both just stored away.

[@linkinemerson8620]

I am probably a bit too thrilled to see broccoli.

[@buildingthephilippines]

When you see it buy it. Lettuce too.

[@Ray_Warren]

1 egg a day with dinner kibble.

[@buildingthephilippines]

1 egg, scoop of rice and 2 scoops of dog food and mix. Breakfast of champions.

[@EricLo-q8l]

If you have good distance vision , get an iol lens replacement for your non dominant eye. With extended depth of focus you should be able to go eyeglass free for near and far. Find a good clinic with a highly qualified surgeon.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@EricLo-q8l That's too scary for me, especially in the Philippines.

[@EricLo-q8l]

@buildingthephilippines do it in Japan. Lots of good clinics there with good ethics...in fact maybe too good ethics. Sometimes in Japan if you don't go with a local that speaks Japanese they may refuse service to you. In the USA it can also be done, but would cost 3 to 4x the price in say Japan or Taiwan. Stay safe.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Hi Greg & Wilma. How far is this market from Dauin? I’m curious, why don’t you buy fish or meat from this market? This market only operates 1 day/week?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Dauin to this market is probably 6 or 7 kilometers. We don't buy any meat at open markets. They are open only on Wednesdays.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@ Is it really unsafe eating meat bought from open markets in the Philippines? This is important to know since I sure don’t want to get sick. One area I’m considering to relocate is Zamboanguita. Are there safe options to buy meat there such as a supermarket?? Or will I have to travel all the way to Dumaguete regularly to buy meat or is there a closer location? By car, how long a drive is it to Dumaguete? Thanks. David.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@ShikokuFoodForest we personally buy our meat in Dumaguete. Approximately 45 minute drive.

[@DavidWilliam-nv8ij]

@@buildingthephilippines Thanks! I just realized: is there a possibility answering my question honestly could wind you up in jail? Is talking about this type of information really that risky in the Philippines? So the only closest supermarkets are in Dumaguete 45 minute drive by car or scooter? That’s quite a commute - and gas to burn - just to buy a chicken breast, some ground beef or a steak several times/week. It would be a long commute by bicycle… lol!

[@buildingthephilippines]

@DavidWilliam-nv8ij maybe you misunderstood my response. Zambo is approximately 45 minutes to the place we (me) buy our chicken, pork, beef. There's plenty of open markets all over the place to get this product, but we (me) don't buy from there. We have 2 freezers at our house, so we travel to Dumaguete once a month to buy our product for the month. We freezer wrap in portions per meal. Similar to like going to Costco or Sam's in the US. That's our approach.