One of the huge adjustments about visiting a small town in the Philippines, is the lack of white people, therefore you become the new exciting thing. One hot day, Sara and I arrived early at the local pool in Rosario, Launion. Our group had rented out the entire facitility. The owner approached us and made a point of telling us she had filled the pool with fresh water and had asked all the locals to leave, but they remained to get a glimps of the "Canadians". So here Sara and I were swimming, just the two of us, in this pool with the locals peering out from the woodwork. After being fed a scrumptious meal on the pool side, we did as the locals do here and partook in some videoke (kareoke). We then went to the church service that night to say our good-byes to those attending the youth leadership camp. Our group was asked to sign guitars, sign bibles, take endless photos and become friends on facebook. After a whirlwind of a day we were treated to full body massages that put me out like a light, only to wake up the next morning refreshed and ready to go, with fresh mangos and a cup of coffee and my laundry waiting for me downstairs. What a life, if this is missions, sign me up again and again!
Thanks to all of those who made our trip so amazing and memorable in Rosario, Launion.
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