We just got home from church a while ago, what an ordeal ! Not the branch or the members they
are so nice and welcoming, but getting there and home again. Unbelievable traffic, poor maps, non existing street signs, and getting lost made it a very frustrating experience. About seven years ago Elder Dallin Oaks came to the Philippines and attended a Manila ward that was full of couple missionaries, and members living abroad. He disbanded the ward and sent all the folks out to strengthen the branches in the Providences. (He probably had a driver, because if he had to drive it himself he might have reconsidered sending seniors citizens out in that traffic) As a result our branch is a good two hours travel. We were driven out the first time and Dennis took pictures of landmarks on our way back home. We might as well have sprinkled bread crumbs. We were hopelessly lost almost from the beginning, both going and coming back. At one point we stopped at a service station to ask where a particular road was and a nice young man lead us, he on a bicycle and we following for several blocks. It took us three hours to get there and three, blood pressure elevating to stroke level, hours to get home again. I clenched my teeth so hard and so consistently that it is a miracle none are broken.
are so nice and welcoming, but getting there and home again. Unbelievable traffic, poor maps, non existing street signs, and getting lost made it a very frustrating experience. About seven years ago Elder Dallin Oaks came to the Philippines and attended a Manila ward that was full of couple missionaries, and members living abroad. He disbanded the ward and sent all the folks out to strengthen the branches in the Providences. (He probably had a driver, because if he had to drive it himself he might have reconsidered sending seniors citizens out in that traffic) As a result our branch is a good two hours travel. We were driven out the first time and Dennis took pictures of landmarks on our way back home. We might as well have sprinkled bread crumbs. We were hopelessly lost almost from the beginning, both going and coming back. At one point we stopped at a service station to ask where a particular road was and a nice young man lead us, he on a bicycle and we following for several blocks. It took us three hours to get there and three, blood pressure elevating to stroke level, hours to get home again. I clenched my teeth so hard and so consistently that it is a miracle none are broken. Saturday we went shopping in a mall not too far from our house. 
It is called Market Market and it is huge. In addition to the traditional food stalls outside there is a super mall in side with four floors. It was so big and so crowded I was totally overwhelmed, and could hardly wait to get out of there. I needed a pair of shoes and after searching found a pair I liked and were big enough, (sorry lady we do not have shoes size 8)they were imported from Australia.
It is called Market Market and it is huge. In addition to the traditional food stalls outside there is a super mall in side with four floors. It was so big and so crowded I was totally overwhelmed, and could hardly wait to get out of there. I needed a pair of shoes and after searching found a pair I liked and were big enough, (sorry lady we do not have shoes size 8)they were imported from Australia. 
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