Monday, April 7, 2008

First full day in Manila

Hi, Kath here. I'll do a few lines. We've had a day of contrasts. We started with some moving presentations from the children and staff at the Malate Centre, and then unfortunately it was our turn. So we attempted to wow them with our 'Who's the King of the Jungle' !! In the afternoon we visited the much talked about 'Smokey Mountain' seeing desperately poor but happy children wherever we went. To end the day we went to the biggest shopping Mall in Asia. They've even got an M&S! Over to Nigel...

Struggling to concentrate at the moment as I am one of three brave souls who tried the chilli challenge at a Thai restaurant tonight. Chris, Simon and myself were all stupid enough to eat the sinister black looking delicacy. Chris's comment that it was 'brain numbingly hot' is about right and I think we all regret it a little bit now. Also, probably not a good idea as me and Simon are sharing a room with poor Tim May. Sorry Tim!!!

5 comments:

Herbert Family said...

Oh dear, how unfortunate!
I am so glad I am not there to witness the mid-term effects!!!
Maybe you three had better eat bland food for the next few days....stick to rice.

Bit concerned to hear about the "sleepwalking" episode!

Seriously though, will be upholding you all in our prayers...seeing Smokey Mountain must have been emotional, hope that through it all you were able to impart some of God's love to those precious children. Beccy x

Anonymous said...

Notice how the wives have no symapathy at all!!! ( We know about these things!)
Thinking of you all.

Anonymous said...

Sorry!! should have read it through! SYMPATHY!

Anonymous said...

Hi everyone its Mary and Mela here(wishing we where there!!!). Good to here you all arrived safely and taken over the Shalom. Please give all our love to Sol and the children and tell them they are constantly in our prayers. We hope God blesses you all plenty and some more. Look forward to reading about your time with Kanlungan family XX

Richard Fletcher said...

Does this mean that the next Men's Ministry evening will be a hot curry contest? Do you want me to make my next chille a bit hotter or just a special pot for the three of you?
Glad you are all ok
God Bless
Richard Fletcher