Goin on down the road...

The first impressions of the Philippines are that it is Hot, Mo Fo HOT!!!  Today for instance it was 105 degrees.  The other day it was 103.  This is even hot for the locals.  Seeing hats or sunglasses is a rarity here.  These last couple of days people just wrap anything they have around there heads to protect themselves from the sun. In the pic to the let, the little 3-wheeled vehicle is probably the most popular mode of transportation in the Philippines. The Public Market in the background is your center of everything.  Also the place where most transportation comes and goes from.  This picture was taken in the town of Carcar.  Carcar is located on the eastern side of the island of Cebu, about 45 minutes south of Cebu City.  Cebu City is located on the island of Cebu, which is about a one hour flight south of Manila.  Also reached from Manila via ferry boat, which is a 24 hour ride.  We took a ride the other day along the coastal rode, and headed thru a bunch of little towns including Carcar.  You would be so surprised to see where some of the most beautiful resorts are tucked away.  Going to the Philippines and seeing more than just resorts and hotels really shows you how the people live.  To most when first looking at a house that you would think is unlivable, is a functioning working livable residence.  Probably with at least five family members living there.  Five is a low number.  Most families are extended, with a minimum of five children.