Monday, August 25, 2008

Vaccines for the Philippines Humanitarian Trip 2008

First of all, I have to say a HUGE thank you to my husband for the hundreds of hours he spent preparing for this trip-it was, in my opinion, the best trip so far-and I also want to thank the amazing volunteers we had this year. We had around 30 volunteers come over with the organization. We ran into some cultural glitches along the way, but those things that could have been a big problem made the trip more memorable and seemed to give us some incredible opportunities that we never could have planned. The work was more difficult and labor intensive than we have done in previous years, but everyone worked so hard and didn't complain about the difficult conditions. We started work on 5 houses and provided 3 free medical clinics in different towns on the island of Bohol. We also made sure that we did a lot of fun things-going to the beach, jumping off waterfalls, playing with monkeys and island hopping to name a few- to balance out the work. It was the first year that I wasn't ready to leave when it was time to go home.

The whole group right before we headed into the jungle to haul our wood out for the houses


In the middle of the jungle getting the wood for the houses-this was the COOLEST day! Later we found out their was a huge cobra nest right next to where we were getting our wood.


My friend Katie and I throwing candy out to the kids


Showing off the chocolate chip starfish


Hanging with the darling filipino kids
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Mixing the cement for the foundations


At the beautiful Bohol Beach Club


My cousin Nate and I with the famous transvestite at the giant python cage-yes that is a man-it did two lip syncing performances shortly after this picture


Pete helping the dentists at one of the medical clinics


The special forces army invited us to their camp and let us shoot their huge guns. I was horrible and they told me I needed a lot more practice.


In front of one of the houses we started


This was our beautiful backdrop for where we built the majority of the houses-the town was called "Behind the Clouds"

26 comments:

The Romneys said...

What beautiful scenery!

Lindsey said...

The Phillipines look great, way to go on all the great work! If we don't go to England for summer research I totally want to come to the Phillipines... Are you guys on for next year?

Hannah said...

Okay it cracks me up that (1) that transvestite is a MAN! and (2) that you had the guts to take a picture with him...I would have been scared to come close! ha ha! I looks like your trip was amazing...now it's time to go on a vacation to rest up and rejuvinate, right??

Heather and Trevor said...

Holy Cow! What amazing Pictures! I am impressed with the gun shot! Good job trying it! :) What an incredible experience for you. So glad that you got to go.

Chelsea said...

How beautiful!! I love your pics, looks like you had a great time. I am glad that Ryan still remembered you, I'm sure he missed you guys so much. K so it is on my to do list next month to bring you the Ghana CD- I will bring it to you!!!

heather telford photography said...

this brings back so many fun memories!! you guys are so amazing to be doing this every year!! you look great by the way!

Megan said...

I'm sure that is an amazing experience each time you do it. I'm envious...

Lindsay said...

I really need to go next year! So much fun! beautiful place! good to have you back anne

Kacey said...

Thanks for sharing your pictures and highlights of your trip. What a wonderful opportunity you have to visit and serve each year!!

Tiff said...

Wow that trip sounds incredible. I would love to do something like that one of these years. You guys are amazing for setting that up and spending so much time to help others!

Julia said...

Wow! What an amazing experience. I had no idea that you guys did so much--even building houses. And I'm glad you were able to go on some adventures too.

Lyndsie said...

what a great thing you guys do! i'm so impressed...that had to be a rewarding trip. i would love to do something like that one day! way to go!

Corinne said...

sounds like a lot of work, but it also sounds amazing. your pictures are beautiful.

Lindsay said...

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!!!! I have missed you. lets go to dinner soon. Our van should still get together :)

Troy, Kristin, and Two Rug Rats said...

That is so amazing! And to think that you husband set that whole thing up and all the people that he is helping. You two are great people! I would love to get involved in something like that. If you need volunteers give me a call.

Melody said...

Hello there!I am an RN working part time.I have been wanting to do some humanitarian works like what you did in the Philippines.
Can you tell me who I am going to get in touch with re this ?
My email address is mheloy@hotmail.com
Thanks. Great work by the way!
Melody

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