We arrived in Korea fresh and eager to begin work, only to find out that our school would be closing in a week for winter vacation. Of course, this was less than ideal since we had just been uprooted right before Christmas; a time when most people are winding down for the year, sitting by the fire with family and drinking eggnog, not moving to a new country. Regardless, we decided to seize the opportunity leave the freezing cold of Korea behind (reportedly, this is the coldest winter in 30 years, and last night the temperature plummeted to a dismal -17 C). The Philippines has been on my list for a long time, not only because of its stunning natural beauty, but also due to its rich culture. Our flight over didn’t leave until Christmas evening,
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