the well

Biliran and more

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November 25th 2006
So I have been here for 2 1/2 weeks now, it feels like longer because I have been so busy. Since my last blog I have been to the orphanage of course, the kids are getting to know me now and I have helped one of the mothers teaching the older ones some English but I still don't have a grasp of the language yet so it's hard for me to teach them by myself which is pretty frustrating. I also helped pa ... read more

Asia » Philippines

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more