HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
A Long (well actually short) December. . .
It has been a crazy month of typhoons, amoebas and trainings! We will post more detailed stories when we have time, but here are the highlights. . .
1. 2 fairly large typhoons hit the Philippines in the last two weeks, one of which stranded us for a few days in Kalibo, Aklan due to flooding. It was really sad to see the damage. The storms didn't strike close to us though, so thankfully we and our house are fine!
2. Amoebas made their home in my stomach for a few days which also contributed to our being stranded in Kalibo. But, antiobiotics did the trick and E. Coli and her persistant friends have now moved on and I am feeling better
3. I attended some amazing events for World AIDS Day, including presenting at a few high schools, marching in a parade through typhoon rains and judging a transgender fashion show - wonderful craziness!
4. Scott did a 3 day training for teachers on environmental education with other volunteers
5. I took a learning Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health field trip with 22 high school students from a mountain school. It included stops at a shady "massage parlor," a strip club, a social hygiene clinic and sessions on health and leadership for the kids. It was an educational and eye opening experience for the kids and me too!

December is flying right by!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! We love you.

ERIN:)