This will be very short and sweet as we have very much hit the ground running since we arrived, so here are some very brief bullet points:
- arrived in Manila on the evening of the 21st
- moved into apartment
- now got internet access
- been to the school today
- term has started
- the children are delightful
- sights and smells and smiles same as when we left
- painting almost finished - looking good
- staff delighted with their 'pasalubong' (in Filipino culture, one way of showing thoughtfulness is by giving pasalubong - travel gift when you return from far away), of diamond jubilee key rings and lots of English biscuits!
- received update on the UN funded project to raise awareness amongst our young people on birth control
- secured school books order for 2012/2013 with 'Stan discount' (he is getting so good at securing these!)
- books are paid for!
- three meetings tomorrow - managers, teachers and rest of staff!
- following day meeting with an accountant to learn about the Filipino tax system (don't really understand the English one!)
- next week - trying to hire a school principal following a resignation.
- Tropical storm due Friday!
Prayers for the last four in particular please!
Love Sue and Stan
