After an hour delay in Vancouver we had a smooth flight arriving in Manila just before 6:00am.  What a reception from our hosts - a welcoming banner, flower garlands for all and lots of fellowship!  After taking lots of pictures we headed off for breakfast.  We met more Rotarians at a pancake house restaurant and enjoyed a full hour of laughs, stories were exchanged and new friendships initiated.  For a small club of thirty-two members, over twenty were there to join us for breakfast!   We really felt supported and came to appreciate the depth of hospitality the Philippino people are famous for.  Then we were whisked away to our accommodations.  Some of us rested for the remainder of the morning and some explored the neighbourhood.  We regrouped at 12:00 and were whisked off to a local mall by motorcycle tricycles for lunch.  The traffic scene is different from the open air seat of a motorcycle.  We hit the bank machines, did some shopping, loaded up on pesos then went for lunch.  We enjoyed some local delicacies and beverages.  Rejuvenated we are ready to head into our evening activities.  At 6:00 we are to be picked up for an informal evening of fellowship with the eight local clubs.  Hopefully some photos will be available in our next posting.  Thanks for the encouragement from back home.  We'll do our best to represent you on our journey.