Travelling to Philippines in July is risky for this is the rainy season. Typhoons are possible and heavy downpours are inevitable. For us the rains have held off. Our first day in Manila caught us in a rain storm, but it was brief. Sure the rain came down hard for a while, but it was nothing a true wet coaster couldn't handle. Besides the rain was warm. It was actually fun.
Today began as usual for our trip, hot and dry. The temperature was in the mid 30C's and the sky was clear. We were driving in the northern part of Nuevo Ecija and crossed the boarder into Neuvo Vizcaya. It reminded me of a hot day on the prairies, a golden sun hanging over endless green fields, with a scattering of trees throughout the plain. As we climbed through the Dalton Pass the scenery changed, but the weather held consistent.
Now it is raining. I am inside the home where we are staying. The rain is falling in sheets, hammering on the roof and streaming across the window. I have never seen so much water fall in one length of time, even in the wildest Vancouver Island storm. It is truly an experience.
We are staying three days in the home of the Past President of the Bayombong Rotary Club's home. Nonette Tiam has been more than gracious in her welcome, beginning with a fine meal and permitting us free access to her incredibly lovely home. We are so fortunate to have been accepted by another Filipino Rotarian with such great hospitality.
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