It was a two hour drive from Naga to Daet. We arrived here at the TinTin Apartelle owned by my host family. Their house was right across the street.
Merge and Raffie, my hosts -- I'm standing between them. They had prepared a beautiful spread to welcome us.
Doesn't she have an adorable smile?
After refueling, we toured the governor's museum.
The region - we are still in Bicol Province - around Daet is know for the fine work they do in gold. Very fine lace-like filagree.
Daet is also where the very first of many monumets to Jose Rizal was erected. He is considered one of the Philippines' great martered heros having contributed to the revolution against the Spanish with his peotry and other writings. He was susequently executed for this peaceful approach.
Look at this woman! Isn't she just the cutest? I just love Merge.
An adorable Azkal (street dog) pup. They are everywhere. When we first started seeing them it seemed like the same dog everywhere we turned. Always a rust/caramel colored dog. We decided to name them collectively, "Rusty." This one therefore would be referred to as "black Rusty."
Merge's grandson - absolutly terrified of me! She said it was my hair color. To his credit, the little guy kept trying to talk to me: True to the Philippine reputation of friendly people.
These are some of the guest amenities. I got a kick out of the two left feet, different sizes. Especially because so many of the people we met danced so well and I simply do not.
It's a warm tropical climate. Sometime you just might not want or need hot water to shower. Here there is a choice.
This is where Luke stayed while we were in Daet -- as a guest, not a patient!
This little money, caged behind the hospital, although cute, was actually quiet nasty towards us, No one even tried to pet this furry guy.
I can't blame him.
Fellowship with fellow Rotarians here in this nipa hut behind the hospital. Videoke. It's an entirely different approach to "(Rotary) club singing."
