let's start off with the beautiful philippines! the boats here recieve their stability through the two rods on the sides. this takes up much more area, but it seems to work well for them.
this was on our way to another island of the philippines. the ports there look much different then the ones we're used to. they'd back in and out as needed, always seeming to weave their way around breaking too much. from massive boats carrying many passangers as well as cargo to small one-man boats (usually bringing the extra cargo or passangers left behind).
these were some of the local children that i got to know in the philippines. they were so cute! we spent time here with the local church, school and mainly just getting to know the locals. (oh, and i almost forgot to mention the sun-burn!)
this was the family which we stayed with. they are an amazingly hospitable. they have been working in the area for probably just over 3 years now. and i really enjoyed getting to know them, and the father especially helped our team with a lot of handy local information.
this girl was part of the family whom hosted us while we were at a small island in the philippines. she slept in the same room as the rest of her family (with her parents and her younger brother). but we both slept in such a way that we could see each other while the lights were still on, so we would try to make each other laugh by different funny faces or by using any type of sign language we could think of... it was pretty fun!
beautiful children whom live on a rather small island of the philippines (which can only be arrived at by boat). they were SO cute! we had a church service there with one of the pastors in the area. it was interesting getting in and out of the boats.
this was our "main house" in the philippines. we spent time with the youth multiple times as well as some other groups. it was quite interesting, and there was a variety of youth as they were all coming because this organization was paying for their schooling, and therefore would make it mandatory to attend the events. they were fun, of course. but, very interesting as well... especially 'cause the cultures very different. i mean, in canada or wherever else other then the asian countries mainly, you would not see girls holding hands or guys holding hands. but, it's common there. so, it's different because you almost feel a little bit taken aback by the "affection"... but then there's also relatively no flirting from guy to girl 'cause it's more of a commitment when or if you would date or even flirt with someone. anyways, just a little insight into what has been seen so far.
this is me in the philippines eating balut (or trying to make myself worked up to it). balut is a philippine's delacacy (also known as torture in the west). they kill the baby duckling before it is hatched by boiling the egg... and then you eat it. it also comes in chick (what variety). as for a recovering vegetarian... that was probably one of the most discusting thing i've ever had to eat! (but, i don't regret it at all... when in the philippines, do as the filipinos do!)
and some just for fun!
this one's for you dad...
i don't know why... but i love this picture!
the fish in the market...
they're pretty good!
this is just me, being me!
happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to.... me. (i know i act my age)
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