Sunday, March 1, 2009

Habitat Homes





The first photo is from a home that we toured. The rest of the photos are from homes that we helped work on this week. We helped mix cement, lay blocks, and plaster the outside and inside with cement. I had a great time working with the skilled laborers and our team. They were so patient with us and taught us a lot this past week. We came to serve, but they served and blessed us so much.

San Luis National High School





We visited San Luis National High School. Another surprise- they all made small Korean flags, the band played again, and we played a game of basketball in front of their whole school. Team Korea vs. Team Philippines. It was so funny. We even had one of their teachers do a play by play of the game and who had the ball. I got to play the 2nd half with our boys.

Beach




The beach right outside our hotel. The mayor hooked us up with surfing instructors one night after we worked. Most of the students and teachers tried it. I didn't get the chance to, but it looked like everyone had a really good time. The waves were pretty big because it was near sunset, but most people got up for a few seconds at least once.

Arrival at Habitat Village




A huge surprise when we got to the Habitat Village. We had dancers and a marching band from the San Luis National High School. We were pretty shocked- they did a big program with lots of cultural dancing and music.

Aurora




Province of Aurora- close to the worksite.

First day in Manila



We ate at Chow King in Manila before our long bus ride. We traveled the first day from 3 am to midnight before we showed up in the province of Aurora. What a long day!! Funny urinal on the side of the road. The high school at TCIS is doing a musical this spring called Urinetown. It's a privelege to pee.