Farewell Rizal

Today is my last day in Rizal, so I wanted to publicly thank everyone at Covenant Christian Academy for having me and for their hospitality and love. I really enjoyed my time here in Rizal and will miss you all. I would also like to thank the Royo family for having me stay at their home, and for teaching me how to hand wash my clothes!

It has been a blessing to spend time with and get to know the staff at CCA. It has been wonderful to witness your love for the students and commitment to your ministry with them. Having been on the receiving end of such ministry for the last 11 years, I really appreciated seeing the other side. Thank you for this opportunity to learn from you. Also, thanks for all the food and trips to SM and sleepovers and videoke! You have all become good friends and I'll miss you very much.

The amazing staff at Covenant Christian Academy

I also wanted to share few photos that I have taken.

View from my window

At Sampaloc Lake with Teacher Reeza, Teacher Malou, their sons, and Ate Raquel (my host family's daughter). That's Jacob with me at the front and Ralph at the back.

 Also at Sampaloc Lake

Tayak Hill from across the lake

Top of Tayak Hill

A barangay patrol vehicle (a barangay is equivalent to a suburb). 

This was what we rode up to the Tayak Hill track in because the barangay captain is the brother of the teacher who took me up there.

My tracing of the Philippines - I tried to mark the 3 provinces I am spending time in

The full rehearsal for the opening dance of Eat Bulaga. 
I promise it is a TV game show, not a rock concert!

Students at CCA practising their Christmas presentations.

A root of a giant tree that was destroyed by Typhoon Glenda. It was saved as a reminder.

Dinner with friends

Please enjoy these few visual depictions of my time in Rizal. I'll try to put some more up, but it is a tedious process. Although, as of next week I'm going to have to get serious about taking photos for myself!!

I have had such a fantastic time. It was hard to say goodbye to the students on Friday and I am not looking forward to saying goodbye to the staff today. But at the same time I'm excited for what God has planned for me at Rehoboth Children's Home.

P.S. Thanks, Mum, for all your help! None of these posts would be possible without all your help proofreading, editing and doing all the stuff I can't on the mobile site/touch screen. Lesson learned: next time bring the laptop and leave the tablet!