TRIP TO PADRE BURGOS 2008

Every time we feel tired after the camp, there is just one place to go... Padre Burgos, Quezon. I have been there several times but I never grew tired of coming back. It's always been a good place to "re-charge"... sand, clear water, virgin beaches, good food, hospitable people.... what else can you ask for!

We are always very thankful to our friend and co-volunteer, Fr. Andrew Hernandez (I call him Padre), for sharing his time to come (or arrange a trip) with us to Padre Burgos.

Last April 19 - 20, 2008 we went to relax there. Though Padre was not able to join us due to his busy schedule, he managed to properly endorse us to Cyrus, a local friend of ours. With Cyrus and his family around, you will definitely have a nice vacation.

We went to the place together with the staff members and some volunteers of Camp Journey 2008. Ate Guada and myself left Manila at around 2:30 PM. We grew tired of waiting for the other people to come. We met with Padre at around 6 PM in Lucena. After a couple of hours, the rest of the delegates arrived.

We left early morning of the following day for Padre Burgos, which is more than an hour ride from Lucena City. It was really a fun day for all of us. We did a lot of activities and even with a short notice, Cyrus and his family were able to prepare good food... adobong pusit, pritong isda, itlog na maalat, adobong baboy, inihaw na talong.... food was simply great!!!

We had a really wonderful time in Padre Burgos. I just can't wait to go back there and spend more time just... RELAXING!

CAMP JOURNEY 2008

Last April 10 - 19, 2008, Sta Maria, Bulacan hosted the 4th Annual CAMP JOURNEY, a summer camp for special children. It was participated by several children with special needs from different NGOs and residents of Sta. Maria. Most of the volunteers were from the PUP and locals of the said town.

The Children were given individual councilors and exciting activities that will make their 10 days stay fruitful and a very memorable one.

I would like to thank all the people who volunteered to make this activity a big success! Kuya Dhel, Kuya Cons, Ate Mitch, Ate Lala, Ate Mags, Ate Laurie S., Ate Laurie M., Ate Abel, Ate Guada, the Staff members, the councilors, the local coordinators, and the YMIA... Salamat at Saludo ako sa inyo!!!!

I would like to thank also the Local Government of Sta. Maria for their support, to our beloved Brgy. Captain of Pulong Buhangin and his staff - MARAMING SALAMAT PO!, The principal and teachers of C.M. de Jesus Memorial Elementary School - thank you for sharing your school to make our activity possible, to those who donated to make this Camp running.... Thank you so much! Wag po kayong magsasawa!

Next year, there will be another Camp Journey... If you have the urge to volunteer, do it now!!!

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