After leaving Tondo we traveled to another part of Manila called Baclaran. What a eventful jam packed day: - St. Martin de Porres Orphanage - Slum visit through Tondo - Baclaran Market - Singing waiters and cooks Tomorrow we go to AVANAI. The group's 2012 buildsite to reconnect with the community, play with the kids,... Continue Reading →
Day 4 – (pt. 2) Tondo Slums
We took a 5 min bus ride to a bridge. Surprisingly the kids on the bus actually live under the bridge. We had an amazing day and experienced a whole gamut of emotions from happiness playing with the kids at St. Martin de Porres, to sadness leaving them behind knowing that we would probably... Continue Reading →
Day 4 – St. Martin De Porres Orphanage (pt. 1)
Today we have a big day because we get to spread some Christmas joy. Here's a VLOG entry of our time at St. Martin de Porres https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRRwldUWV_k Our next post will be our visit through the slums of Tondo. Please leave a comment below. Thanks for following our travels.
Day 3 – Tagaytay
Today is our first full day in the Philippines. We have a free day to do some sightseeing in the beautiful city Tagaytay which is situated on top of a mountain. Now we are off to "People's Park" Here's some pictures from the beautiful grounds of the Canosian Sisters house Tomorrow we have... Continue Reading →
Day 2 – First day in the Philippines
Tomorrow we head off early in the morning to go to the city of Tagaytay for some sightseeing as well as a teaching from Sister Haydee. Thank you following our travels. Fee free to comment below.
#PH2015 – VLOG #1 – Departure
Check out our first VLOG post on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfQVg3_orGc Thanks for following our travels. Here are s Check back for daily updates.
Day 1 – The Flight (pt. 2)
Here's a more detailed look into our 15hr flight + 3 hour stop over + 2.5 hour flight to the Philippines! That's over 20 hours of traveling! Check out our first VLOG entry on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfQVg3_orGc Thank you for following our travels. We met at the airport on Friday and we arrive in the Philippines... Continue Reading →
Day 1 – Flying to the Philippines
On December 25th, 14 students from the Catholic District School Board, 1 university volunteer from the University of Toronto, 3 Teachers and Mike's Dad met at Pearson International airport to embark on a 15 hour flight to Hong Kong before reaching their final destination: Manila Philippines. We have a little of free time before we... Continue Reading →
Philippines Service Trip 2015-16 Participants
On December 26th, 2015, 14 high school students, 1 university volunteer, and 4 adults will be travelling to the Philippines to put our faith into action and follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Â While half way across the world, we will be helping in the construction of new homes for those less fortunate, assisting in... Continue Reading →
Application Form – Philippines Service Trip
Thank you for attending our Philippines Service Trip information session. Next Steps Download and complete Philippines Application Form . Mail completed application form accompanied by a $100 deposit cheque t0: Adventure Learning Experiences Inc. Attention: Jen Wilson 41 Kimbourne Ave. Toronto, ON M4J 4J1 **$100 deposit cheque refundable before Fri. October 9th **Deposit dates are... Continue Reading →
