Friday, October 17, 2008

The Philippines & Back Again

What you've all been waiting for: Laura insisted on buying a durian. I don't think this was the real experience, as it hardly smelled, but we did all try it. Maid serving it








































































Waiting for a Jeepney; often very wet.
















a Jeepney

















The van above is waiting for 3 more men to get in. Sights along the journey.

















How some people live and hang out laundry


































Wired
















Can you find Charlene & Carrie in the crowd?

















Tricycles.















1st president's home





























Pizza Hut delivery.





































Bamboo.


















Pedicycle.
















Laura's dorm entrance.
















Laura & roommate Jennifer.

















Outside Laura's room with laundry in courtyard.

















Kitchen.

















Laundry.







































Rambutan in dorm yard.

















Cows next to Laura's dorm. O.K., Joy, there were 2 horses.

































Laura's church.





































Rice fields.































Caraboa Center. (Filipino cows.)






















































Milking parlor.

















Laura's classroom bldg.















In Singapore: trying new fruits;
Botanic Garden






















































Marriott Hotel on Orchard Road

















Old Raffles Hotel in the city. Raffles founded Singapore as a major port.



Company is gone. Great time!!!

5 comments:

kareng said...

I found Carrie! It was wonderful to hear your voice last night! I hope your cold clears up quickly and Carrie's ankle gets better. Praying you find something this week that satisfies your longing to have a service for Carrie!

azulalegria said...

carrie looks happy to be with her cousins and a little pale

babyarnie said...

Oh is that Eric!! We miss him!!

dd said...

Looks like you guys had a great time! When are you accepting more guests...?

Glenn said...

Daniel, guests are welcome any time.