In Love

Maddie is in love.

With the country.

With the people.

With the weather.

With the culture.

OK.. not the food, so much.

She had the trip of a lifetime.

I can tell the Philippines touched her heart and soul.

She is determined to go back.

I hope I can go with her because listening to her stories makes me 

wish I could experience this wonderful country with her and other loved ones.

Better start saving my pennies.

This is the room on the top floor of the Department of Education building.

They slept on mats on the floor.

 Oh so very comfortable.

Maddie said she was usually so exhausted it didn't much matter.

This is the view from the top of the Department of Ed building.

On the roof was their "shower" and also where the ate every morning.

The bucket for the bucket shower is on the left.

The typical morning fare is on the right.

Maddie stated she would never eat rice again.

She refused to eat the spam that was also served.

I can understand--they boil it, not fry it.

She did love the mangos!

All of their crap all neatly lined up.

I wish I remembered what these brooms are called.

They loved cleaning with them so much that she brought several home with her.

I hope that means she will be cleaning my house!! 

Of course, there will be more to come!  

She is a girl after my own heart and took hundreds of pictures.

Can't wait to share them.

Thank you to all my friends and family for making this trip possible for her.

We love you!

And WE LOVE THE PHILIPPINES!