Upon our arrival to Sante Fe New Mexico last night and after checking into our hotel a block away from the square, I went for a walk to see the beautiful Christmas lights and luminaries that Sante Fe is famous for … Continue reading
Sifting through photographs during today’s Monday morning armchair travels, I found myself reliving memories from my trip back in September with Orphan Sunday to Guatemala. Memories that are like little footnotes for a future direction. Guatemala will always hold a very … Continue reading
Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it is to those that you have come to know and love. Despite this thing we call poverty, these people that I have come to know as friends have a quality about them … Continue reading
When I first contacted Dan Johanson of Bajao Bridge a year ago and learned of his beautiful ministry here on Bohol Island I started sponsoring little Therese. Therese is one of the reasons I came to the Philippines and meeting … Continue reading
Friday morning, Dan Johanson and I had need of a a boat to get to a nearby island. The coast gourd had shut down transport and tour boats due to the the threat of the Typhoon Hagupit. With Dan’s island … Continue reading
Loved sitting on the pier a couple of days ago (Friday) and watching these little children fish and play …
They are not just “The Badjao”, impoverished and discriminated against, they have names. Their names are Honey Jane, Riza Mae, Pina, and precious Therese whom I sponsor. Even though they many times go hungry and they never have the assurance … Continue reading
My friend Jurape is taking me spearfishing in the ocean today! The Badjao tribe are known for their underwater spearfishing skills as well the ability to hold her breath underwater for his much as five minutes!! Click here to see an … Continue reading
Rush hour on Bohol Island, negotiating passage on narrow wooden slats that we walk on, suspend over the water. It’s second nature to them but for me it’s a bit different for me, balancing a 50 pound backpack of equipment … Continue reading
Wednesday Dec 3rd With Badjao Bridge and the Badjao Sea Tribe on Cebu Island in the Philippines. Our group of five left Cebu Island this morning and headed by boat to the island of Bohol. Shortly after arriving we were … Continue reading
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