My trip to the Philippines was an eyeopening experience. I was in Tacloban for three weeks, working as a volunteer. I did everything from painting houses, to feeding and playing with kids. Being a teacher for a 4th grade school class, and telling them all about Norway, was probably the most fun. The Filipino people are extremely friendly. I stayed in a community called Bliss community, with about 420 families. My trip was organized, so that I could live with a family in the community I worked. I lived with the Llanto family, and they made my stay as pleasant as it could be. I must admit that when I arrived I thought to my self: This is going to be three loooong weeks. The area is very poor, and far from what I am used
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