Leaving the Philippines

We are leaving for Myanmar and most likely not be online for 12 days. In the photo posted the tower is of particular interest to history enthusiasts. Built in 1620 as the Bell Tower for the still standing adjacent Church, this tower was also used as a watch tower.
'a raiding Moslem Pirates would come up the coast of Negros island and snatch away the women, children and young men. Hence the word DAGET
To snatch, was given as a name for the city of Dumaguete thereafter.

The people are gentle and capture not only ones heart but imagination as well.

The rich coral sanctuaries is a haven for SNORKLING and Diving, and treasures from the sea are as of the culture.,
The last full day there, I taught at a grade school in the mountains. The grade 6 children are singing along with me from Psalms 19: 7-11

Gratefully yours, Shonda