Sunday, February 26, 2012

Safe and Sound in Cebu


First I must apologize for the delayed post, but we made it to Cebu City! We faced a few small bumps in our plan with our itinerary and baggage, but everything ended well and both our persons and baggage arrived as planned. We landed Saturday night around 11:30pm(10:30am Pennsylvania time) and were greeted by an amazingly kind and caring rotarian welcoming crew. 
Pictured from left to right: Ricky Dackay, Melissa, Stacey, Nicole, John, Dick Barba, Allan Limas, Ed Chiongbian, and Ted Locson

They were very helpful in making us feel comfortable and transported us to our host family's homes for some rest after our long trip. Everything was so unbelievably exciting and overwhelming! Arriving to 84 degree weather and palm trees was enough to make someone happy in itself, but to see the hospitality of such a group and the tour through the city on the way to our homes, well, we couldn't stop smiling! Everything in the trip was and is going great! Our lengthiest plane ride from Georgia to Korea was even relaxing. We were given so much to do, one option of which was to watch where we were traveling and what we were seeing below! Tell me that doesn't make our anticipation grow!
The Korean Airlines were very comfortable and accomodating. The excitement and anticipation probably played a part too! What an amazing opportunity we have been given and with such luxury! 
We were given the day Sunday to relax and regroup from our travels. Some of our free time activities included church service, swimming in the pool, a trip the gym to stretch ourselves back out after our long journey, watching a Filipino film with some Halo Halo (a signature dessert), delicious meals, and even massages to just name a few things.  
Our families are treating us with the upmost of kindness to say the least. Today, Monday, we are looking forward with anticipation to meet more rotarians and members of the Filipino community at a welcoming dinner that is to be prepared for us tonight. Until then, some more visiting and relaxing with our wonderful host families! 

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