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May 13th 2008

Published: May 13th 2008

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 abou... Read Full Entry

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The marked

Why not both sell bananas AND give a pedicure, hehe...

Good bye party

The families responsible for the volunteer organized a farewell dinner the night before leaving. Yammi Philippine food

Marwin and Aldon

I ha the pleasure og teaching these two wonderful kids for 3 weeks. We had a lot of fun.

Volunteer for the Visayans

The centre where taught the kids in the afternoon

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Outside Neighbor

This wonderful man sat outside my door every day

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Everybody

Singing

Every home had a karaoke set. It was the coolest thing to invest in, and why not start singing a 6 am...

The beached were wonderful.

Farewell cake

Isn't this the best cake to get ever?

Diana

This 6 year old girl is now my sponsor kid, and I pay for her after-school activities, food every day and regular medical check-ups.

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My girlies

These three girls lived in the family I stayed at. The were so cute, very committed to school and great dancers, as they copied everything off MTV, hehe

19th May 2008

Rob
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looks like you had a very special time in Phillipines. Cute kids in photos

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