Philippines Trip #1

1. Macton City - by AnaLee

I was able to visit my parents in the Philippines for a week, (April 5-13th). It went by so fast, but we packed a lot into that one week. It made me feel better to hear people say that they had been there for 6 weeks and still felt that they didn't have enough time.  There is never enough time! What a blessing though and I'm so grateful that I was able to have this experience.

This is the first post in several installments.  I was initially going to just put a quick one together and be done, but . . . it sort of snow-balled.  Hope you don't mind that I took over.

Lapu-Lapu

One of the first trips we took together was to this historical site honoring the native hero Lapu-Lapu. This place marks the spot where the chief killed the explorer Ferdinand Magellan.  Coming there with three ships, the men that survived left on just one ship and completed the trip making them the first ones to circumvent the globe.

In front of the Lapu-Lapu shrine in Mactan City

Mural depicting the great battle of Mactan where Lapu-Lapu  killed Magellan. The plaque reads "Here on 27 April 1521 Lapu-Lapu and his men repulsed the Spanish invaders, killing their leader Ferdinand Magellan.  Thus Lapu-Lapu became the first Filipino to have repelled European aggression."

Sister Sorensen interacting with some girls that were there.  School is out for their summer break (Apr-May).

Market vendors have found the location a nice place to sell their stuff. This was my first experience shopping and it was so fun seeing mom in her element. She knew her way around.  I learned a bit about the currency and generally how to convert dollars into pesos. Honestly though, I just had dad take care of the money part. He had an app for that!

Elder Sorensen next to this beautiful shell ornament. Probably wouldn't fit in my carry-on though.

This adorable little girl was flying a home-made kite made of string and a plastic bag.