After approximately 37 total hours of travel I finally arrived here in Aparri. Piranha in a feeding frenzy have nothing on the Manila airport pickup area. Despite some challenges I have been pleasantly surprised time and again.
I have a new last name that I am introduced with: "still single." The fact that I am 28 and single is a great source of mirth for Filipinos and Filipinas. Everyone I've met has been wonderful to me thus far and it seems that having a genuine smile goes a long way even if you don't understand all the ins and outs of the culture. I decided not to take a rest this afternoon after the mid-day meal, I'm sure there will be jokes about that all evening.
Starting tomorrow the school is having a junior camp for 9-13 year olds to introduce them to the Seminary etc. I'll be on the edges observing and hopefully I have a good idea or two for games.
Please continue prayig for me.
Nick
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