Friday 27 May 2016

Philippines: Vigan to Manila!

We're on the road again! We are embarked on an 8 -14 hour drive back from Vigan heading south to Manila. Timing depends on roads, construction, traffic and the reliability of the several people who gave us a wide range of time lines. We helped pass time by guessing our arrival time and multiple “road games” thanks to Jenny Simpson!


The time was also broken up with a stop at a SCAW Philippines members’ home for a brunch along the way and a chance to catch some ocean views!



This day also gave us all time to reflect on the distributions so far and how every little “job” we hold during the day contributes to the entire team effort.

Chris Hills is our Team Leader and takes all the photos, as well as coordinates our work with the Philippines SCAW team on the ground here.


Gail Hills handing out a bedkit to a thankful little girl.


Jenny Simpson during a home visit with a bedkit recipient from earlier in the day.


Joan Hatcher conducting an interview with a bedkit recipient and his mother.


Rick Beardon handing out a bedkit.  This is the task we all love to get!


Iain McIver having fun with the children before the distribution.  This can be the most fun part of the day for both the kids and us as team members!


Brian Barr with the task of the very important “label pulling” job of the day!


Our roles change daily but each one plays an important part of making sure the distribution runs smoothly and for the children!

Joan Hatcher for Team Philippines 2016
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