Our sending off day in Daet was one of many tears and expressive goodbyes between the team and our host families. It was an early morning to gather for mass at 6am where the message from Father Mandy was about how the greatest gift in life is each other and that we need to give ourselves. With Jesus in our bellies we shared in one last laugh and exchanged hugs before heading out to our next destination; Naga City. It' was great to see how relations were fostered over the past week and many of us can't wait to see and speak with our new families in the future.
After two hours we arrived at Father Dan's home town of Naga. We visited the beautiful Cathedral, toured a minor seminary, which Father Dan attended and then ate lunch with the Bishop! Once again we were blown away by how hospitable the Filipino people are and the Bishop's down to earth and personable being in sharing with us in stories, laughter and a dancing singing cat! A lunch never to forget.
Then we traveled on to Legazpi with some still feeling woozy, but rest was in sight! We were blown away (not literally) by the volcano at Legazbi. It is an active volcano and is world renowned for being the most symmetrical volcano. Don't worry, the dragon is sleeping at this time..
We settled into our hotel, ate supper, relaxed and closed off the hot damp evening with prayer and reminiscing about the week of hard work we had.
Tomorrow we are flying to Manilla and then on a bus to the The Angel Hills Retreat Center outside of Manila for our three day retreat section of the trip.
Highlight of the Day: Seeing the volcano
Quote of the Day: "God made Adam and Eve, the heavens and the earth and everything else is made in China."- Bishop
Prayer Request: That during the retreat we will be able to process all that has happened and be able to grow deeper in our relationship with God.
Blog written by Scott.
Peace and love,
The arch team.
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