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| The team was delighted to be driven in the countryside, mountains and the Barangay centre of Balamban, North West of Cebu. The views were stunning and the team went on a trek to view the crash site (Mt Manungal) that killed the Philippine President Magsaysay in plane disaster in 1957. |
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| On the way to the crash site we met the 'Hills Angels'..a local community group dedicated to planting various trees up and down the mountain! Amazing! |
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| Our host, Dave Karamihan, Rotarian from Cebu Fuente , explaining to the team the details at the crash site. |
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| This pic shows the wet and muddy conditions of the trek, very much enjoyed by all going down to the crash site but not going back up! |
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| In the classroom |
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| Marty talking to the local fire chief (again!!) |
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| That night all enjoyed a walk through the local markets with Marty and Bec 'tempted' to 'sample' the local fare!! |
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| Kyles and David considering possibilities!! |
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| Rebecca loved the police transport in Balamban and wished this type of 'open air' flexibility at the Holroyd Command!! |
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| In this pic David talks to a local bank manager and as always 'lights up everyone' with his enthusiasm for the banking business!! A revelation to Dave was the 'pawn shop' facility of the bank, where jewellery can be valued and 'a 70% of the value loan' will be given at 3% over one month. More food for thought for the Strathfield Branch of the Westbank Bank!! |
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| Our visit finished with a delicious lunch of the Philippine special dish of 'lechon de leche'....a piglet cooked to perfection!! Just fantastic! The team now moves to Ormoc City in Leyte. Not long now and all is just brilliant! An unbelievable experience. |
Great photos, how are the kilos going?
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