Rolly - our contact here - actually lives 3 hours away from Manila. He has a small room in Manila that he uses during the week, but travels home to be with his family during the weekends. So, after he met us last night (11 pm flight) he drove home to be with his family.
Since he wasn't going to be around today, Rolly wasn't keen on us exploring much of Manila on our own. But we did go over to the shopping center across the street. It was very Western. Many more American restaurants (McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Dippin Dots and more). So, although we ate fast food, we did at eat the Filipino chain, Jolibee. Barbecue chicken and rice, pizza, etc. We also watched a youth scrabble tournament - the Luzon qualifying rounds for the World Youth Scrabble tournament - and did a little shopping.
Basically, we're just trying to stay awake today so we're not completely wiped out when we meet James.
Rolly will meet us tonight at 6 pm along with another Pearl S Buck staff member. We'll review our plans for tomorrow (the big day!) and probably have dinner. He'll also travel with us to Dumaguete City. We're very excited and a bit nervous for tomorrow.
More later, hopefully with some photos when we finish uploading them!
p.s. - it is very warm and humid here, but not as much as it's been in Pennsylvania lately.
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Amy and Keith, this blog is so great....we can stay up to date with you ....just off by a few hours....or is it days??? Thanks for the location of D.City....I found the island on the map. The best to you all. Love Aunt Linda
ReplyDeleteI think I have been stalking your blog the last few days! It is so exciting to think you may have even met James by now! I can't wait to see pictures, I'll continue to pray that everything goes well and James' adjustment is smooth. Have fun!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmy G.
We've been checking your blog non-stop ... loving the updates! Hope you had a wonderful day meeting James for the first time!! Know that we're thinking of you and hoping that everything is going according to plan. Can't wait to see the pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteEileen & Tom
We were thinking of you guys last night, wondering if you had met James yet. By now, I'm sure you have! How exciting! Can't wait to hear more updates and see some pictures. Take care of yourselves and enjoy every moment!
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