Saturday, June 14, 2008
Aloha Philippines.
Sorry this took a little long, but after this trip i was in KL too. Henceforth the delay.
Many have asked how was this trip of my, and i have always found it difficult to describe it fully.
Well this is basically what happened.
Day 1
Departure
And we finally met them, with both parties surprised at how each other looked like.
The school that we worked with. Played some cultural games with them and conducted a mask workshop!
Don't they look happy?
The next day, Educator's Congress 08.
Gawad Kalinga (www.gawadkalinga.com)
The highlight of the trip. We didnt really contributed much to the building of the houses sadly, but the people there definitely touched our lives.
At the incomplete building site with the George Town University students that we met.
The finished product
Visited a viillage that was completed and we were in awe.
What was even more touching, were the people and the kids. We really ought to be thankful for our lives in Singapore and complain less, where other people in the world are living such a drastic difference in the living conditions and environment.
Cultural Exchange Day
We were also joined by Profs from Troy University
The end.
Well i did left out most of the details, but after reflecting through, I can safely say that it was definitely a life changing experience for each and everyone who was there with me.
Go team affinity!
8:54 PM