Today the pollution was very high, which has made the temperature very hot, more so than any other day. Unfortunately, our lovely blue pool has turned lime which will soon turn brown, and then will take another 3 days to turn blue.
Today we split our team into 2; the SASS (Saint Augustine’s Secret Service) and the MNMC (mass n market crew). We could not afford to have a day off, so today a small team was chosen to go in and do a small amount of work, this is where the SASS was formed. A preliminary team Craig, Tom and Andy jumped on a tricycle at 7.30, the 3 of us smashed onto one bike which then squealed like a shot pig for the 20 min ride to the Church near TMMR. Were we went to Mass with the orphans. Whilst Team A was busy in a full Filipino Mass Team B consisting Pete, Dave, Jesse, David and Edward discreetly slipped into TMMR and started painting and fitting door jambs. For us it was a rest day as we only worked for 3 hours not 8 as per normal. While a lot was not done today the sight is prepared for all 12 boys and 6 staff to be fully employed tomorrow, walkway, eaves, painting the skirtings and fitting. Roger drove us back to Barcie Hotel, as a reward to the SASS team I took them to the Australian café and we enjoyed Sydney Harbour Bridge burgers and hot chips.
The MNMC main objective was to try & attend a mass in English and complete shopping at the markets for DVD’s. Our attempts to find an English Mass have not been very successful so we have resigned ourselves to participating in Filippino. Attempts to find DVD’s has been much more successful. We find the boys have discovered DVD’s that contain 12 movies for 80 pisos ($2.00). Due to the extreme heat today, even mad dogs and Englishmen got jeepneys or trikes back to their cool hotel rooms for an afternoon of R & R.
The boys were given a very relaxed day, as the next 6 days will be full on!!!
Today we split our team into 2; the SASS (Saint Augustine’s Secret Service) and the MNMC (mass n market crew). We could not afford to have a day off, so today a small team was chosen to go in and do a small amount of work, this is where the SASS was formed. A preliminary team Craig, Tom and Andy jumped on a tricycle at 7.30, the 3 of us smashed onto one bike which then squealed like a shot pig for the 20 min ride to the Church near TMMR. Were we went to Mass with the orphans. Whilst Team A was busy in a full Filipino Mass Team B consisting Pete, Dave, Jesse, David and Edward discreetly slipped into TMMR and started painting and fitting door jambs. For us it was a rest day as we only worked for 3 hours not 8 as per normal. While a lot was not done today the sight is prepared for all 12 boys and 6 staff to be fully employed tomorrow, walkway, eaves, painting the skirtings and fitting. Roger drove us back to Barcie Hotel, as a reward to the SASS team I took them to the Australian café and we enjoyed Sydney Harbour Bridge burgers and hot chips.
The MNMC main objective was to try & attend a mass in English and complete shopping at the markets for DVD’s. Our attempts to find an English Mass have not been very successful so we have resigned ourselves to participating in Filippino. Attempts to find DVD’s has been much more successful. We find the boys have discovered DVD’s that contain 12 movies for 80 pisos ($2.00). Due to the extreme heat today, even mad dogs and Englishmen got jeepneys or trikes back to their cool hotel rooms for an afternoon of R & R.
The boys were given a very relaxed day, as the next 6 days will be full on!!!
4 comments:
Hi Andrew
Great to see the photos and know you are enjoying the challenge. We all miss you greatly, I'm just about over feeding the lizards, cockroaches at 7.00am is not my idea of a good start to the day. We are addicted to these daily blogs, both at work and home. I posted a comment to you on Thursday (Bula). I presume you are the only one in the area with that colour hair. Your texting stopped on Thursday and can no longer get you on your phone. If there's a problem with the phone, speak to one of those responsible teachers.
Proud of you all.
Julie
How fantastic,just at jodie's and she had this ready for me too see the photo's, not time for me to read everything. Love looking at the progress of the building. It doesn't look like you have lost any weight yet, does that mean you aren't working hard. Missing you. Off to sea world now for the arvo.
Hi there,
Wow, the infirmary is coming on so well. Looks so different with cladding on it. Well done on all your hard work so far. The photos of Sr Joan's final vows look fantastic.
You are doing us all so proud.
Regards,
Lianne W
Hey everyone,
Every day I look forward to reading fabulous stories of your amazing journey you all should be so proud. I get a bit glassy eyed when I read about your tireless efforts, you guys are LEGENDS!
The Infirmary is looking awesome so far, well done every one. I feel for you working in such hot conditions, hang in there it will be sensational to see the project completed and for you guys to know through your generosity and determination you have helped the Sisters and those beautiful children.
What an accomplishment!
I'm sure they will never forget you and you will always hold a special place in their hearts.
Your down time sounds like a blast maybe guys you can teach the boys how to Cha Cha at lunch times!
The retail therapy sounds like fun, dont you love the power of bartering! Girls I am jealous of your shopping expeditions!
Well by the looks of it you have mastered the hammer & thumb issue , what a great ploy when you return. Boys you will be able to get some mileage out of the sore thumbs as there will be no way you could possibly write!
The Villanova students left yesterday bright & early on the 6.15 coach & headed for the airport looking very Dapper! and arrived at Brisy about 10.30 to a very warm day of 30degrees probably a very cool & mild day compared to what you are used to!
The union team played Shorecliff school and got up 22-nil, Brisby scored a try. (Go St Augustines!)
Today they have gone down to the Gold Coast for a "recovery session"
in the surf (should be interesting).
You will be able to bag them as they need a recovery after one game of footy I think you boys will need the rest of the year off to recover!
They then head back to Villanova and meet new billets and stay for the next 2 days. The union team play again on thursday so say a prayer that the mighty St Augustines have another win.
Look after yourselves and each other and we hope the rest of your journey is safe & successful.
You are always in our thoughts.
Stay safe & happy.
Love Sam & Tom Stanford & family.
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