Last weekend I had the chance to get out of Mandaluyong and do some exploring! On Saturday I headed to the Province of Laguna, which is South of Mandaluyong. The first town I visited, Liliw, sits at the base of Mount Banahaw. It is known as the shoe capital of the Philippines. Almost every shop you go to sells handmade shoes! While I was there I visited Saint John the Baptist Church, had lunch, and did a little shopping in the market. Liliw is also known for its sweet treats. Yum! After Liliew I headed to Paete. This town is known as the woodcarving capital of the Philippines. Paete is a lakeside town located along the shores of Laguna de Bay. Many people who live in Paete continue with the centuries-old tradition of carving and painting wood. While I was there, I got to talk with some people carving wood and to observe them hard at work making their beautiful creations. What a great day!
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Last week we visited the U.S. Embassy here in Manila. Do you know what an embassy is? It is a diplomatic building of one country that is located in a foreign country, usually in the capital city. It is the headquarters of the chief of mission, staff and other agencies. People who work in the embassy issue visas for those traveling to the U.S., help American citizens living or traveling in the country, and interact with the host government, businesses and other organizations. During our visit, we got to talk with people who work to improve English language teaching. They provide materials and training opportunities to Filipino teachers. Here are a couple photos of our group from the visit. The first photograph is a serious one; the second is a silly one. Here in the Philippines they like to take a silly photograph after a serious one; they call it a “wacky wacky” photograph.
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