Today was our last day in Makati. In the morning, we spent time at the Peninsula Hotel. I had planned to wake up at 6:30 AM to go swimming but ended up oversleeping. I learned later that my friends had come to my room to wake me up, but I was already having breakfast. We then boarded a bus to the airport, where we had lunch during the journey.
Photos by Dr. Michael Campos, Religion, Theology & Spirituality, Faculty
Our plane had a rough landing in Samar, but we eventually made our way to Sophie’s farm with a military truck escort. The locals were welcoming and friendly upon our arrival. It was nice to interact with them and learn more about their culture. For dinner, we enjoyed lechon, tinola, and pansit, while seated at tables with other students from different high schools in the Philippines.
Photos by Dr. Michael Campos, Religion, Theology & Spirituality, Faculty
I was happy to meet Danzel and Ina, who were excited to talk to me. After dinner, we were entertained by a cultural show put on by the students at the farm. We even got to participate in the dances, including the karasha, a dance that mimics the mating ritual of a rooster and a chicken. We ended the night with a tinikling dance. It was amusing to watch Ms. Franco and Mr. Campos try the dance, and I enjoyed bonding with Clayton.
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