Days 3-7

Days 3-7, a set on Flickr.

Eating at the Hotel

Some of us like all of the food while some of us only like a little.  They have rice everyday, but a lot of other flavors we are not use to.  We have fun eating with each other and new friends.  

The crowds at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival are growing.  With each performance the cheers for the Tinikling Dance team get louder and louder.  Go Philippines!

Days 1-3

Days 1-3, a set on Flickr.

So much to see in Washington D.C.! Rehoboth was well prepared. Thanks for your help Rehoboth family. :)

Crab Feast

Crab Feast, a set on Flickr.

Aunt Judy treated us to a great evening in Maryland. We drove across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. We saw sea gulls, and we ate crabs, corn, shrimp, and fried chicken. We ended the night with GIANT ice cream cones. Everyone was full and happy. Maraming Salamat Aunt Judy!!!!

Despedida - Pre-Departure

Despedida, a set on Flickr.

The Peace Corps office in Manila was a huge support in the preparation for our trip, and before we left, they threw us a going-away party. The dancers performed in the volunteer resource room and enjoyed a gourmet merienda before leaving for DC.

The pics below were taken during the event.

Day 3 Alvin

Today we went to the Museum of Natural History I saw many bones like Dinasores and many animals like Girrafes and Elephants. I played planting rice with a lot of people who wanted to play Filipino games. Me and Roberto with Jan carlo demonstrated how to play planting rice. And Jeffrey, Crystalyn, Shiena were in the cooking home. And Jenny Rose, Ermalyn were on the Peace Corps porch for interviews.

Right now everyone is swimming in the hotel pool. - Alvin

The very first presentation at the festival was a success!  The visitors were very interested in learning how to cook  Chicken Adobo.  

The results....