Manila. But only a small part of it! The skyscrapers in the background are in the business district of Makati.
A brief Summary of what happened in the last few weeks so everything (apart from the normal program like Gefaengisbesuche, tutoring, Wochenendaktivitaeten in Balanga ...):
We were with our boys again bathing - in a swimming pool. Especially in Manila which is very exciting because it is a long list of rules. No balls allowed to be taken, not jump and play, special trunks must be tightened ... The best thing was when we were whistled for a lunch break of a security from the pool. The cozy while walking with a huge gun on the edge of the pool and down! Clear that we have gone out of the water ...
On a drive to Balanga we made a Volunteers short stop in Bacolor. Bacolor is a tiny village that after the eruption of Pinatubo volcano was known in 1991. Ash and lava RAISED this village namely by several meters. Impressive for us was above all the Church.
had in recent weeks, we sadly, Leo's mother to say goodbye. After a long hospitalization, she died at home of cancer, and was subsequently laid out for about a week in her house. This week were neighbors, friends and relatives to donate for the funeral. It is a tradition that many people visit the deceased and the family and raise money through a variety of card games. The house and the space around it are so full of life! If this is done as an outsider 'd see would be thought more likely that a birthday, a graduation, a birth or a simple wedding is celebrated. A really nice way to take to say goodbye! The funeral itself was in contrast to plain and simple. The following weekend we invited the whole family in Balanga, which pleased her very much. They took the Shabbat and the Vespers, went swimming in the sea and climbed Mt Samat. We hope that Leo will soon be back regularly participate in our program.
Recently we visited an old people's home in Balanga. A few of our School of Life Maedl do there their "Summer Mission" by singing with Lola's and Lolo's (grandma and grandpa's) songs, theater and play to chat easily with them. It was very nice to look at how we worked around a girl with the old people and brought joy into their daily lives. Learn more about this but in the photos!
Next week will once again place our family workshop. All families of our lads and ladies are invited to Balanga more about "family" experience. A colorful but also intensive program is waiting for them. We volunteers are also rejoice to it very much because it will probably be back as a huge youth group camp.
Hot Greetings from Manila!
photos (swimming pool, Bacolor)
photos (funeral, nursing home)
We were with our boys again bathing - in a swimming pool. Especially in Manila which is very exciting because it is a long list of rules. No balls allowed to be taken, not jump and play, special trunks must be tightened ... The best thing was when we were whistled for a lunch break of a security from the pool. The cozy while walking with a huge gun on the edge of the pool and down! Clear that we have gone out of the water ...
On a drive to Balanga we made a Volunteers short stop in Bacolor. Bacolor is a tiny village that after the eruption of Pinatubo volcano was known in 1991. Ash and lava RAISED this village namely by several meters. Impressive for us was above all the Church.
had in recent weeks, we sadly, Leo's mother to say goodbye. After a long hospitalization, she died at home of cancer, and was subsequently laid out for about a week in her house. This week were neighbors, friends and relatives to donate for the funeral. It is a tradition that many people visit the deceased and the family and raise money through a variety of card games. The house and the space around it are so full of life! If this is done as an outsider 'd see would be thought more likely that a birthday, a graduation, a birth or a simple wedding is celebrated. A really nice way to take to say goodbye! The funeral itself was in contrast to plain and simple. The following weekend we invited the whole family in Balanga, which pleased her very much. They took the Shabbat and the Vespers, went swimming in the sea and climbed Mt Samat. We hope that Leo will soon be back regularly participate in our program.
Recently we visited an old people's home in Balanga. A few of our School of Life Maedl do there their "Summer Mission" by singing with Lola's and Lolo's (grandma and grandpa's) songs, theater and play to chat easily with them. It was very nice to look at how we worked around a girl with the old people and brought joy into their daily lives. Learn more about this but in the photos!
Next week will once again place our family workshop. All families of our lads and ladies are invited to Balanga more about "family" experience. A colorful but also intensive program is waiting for them. We volunteers are also rejoice to it very much because it will probably be back as a huge youth group camp.
Hot Greetings from Manila!
photos (swimming pool, Bacolor)
photos (funeral, nursing home)
