The day before the trip, I did not asked where in Bataan we would go. Of course, even if I have the answer i don't know any place in Bataan. I think I already mentioned I watched Iron Man (last full show) with some of my buddies the night before the trip. I slept at 1:30am then woke up 4:30am. I wished there's enough time to just close my eyes.
May 11, 2008. Mother's Day.
Getting there went smooth as possible; the air conditioner of the new Starex was freezing. As much as I want to stay awake to see the road we were taking, I could not help but to doze off.
In our ride, two UST Nursing alumni were present. Ate Fred and Ate Emery. And they are just simply amazing: both were scholars while being an active member in their respective organizations back in college. Then I made a new friend from the higher year. Her name is Carla. She talks nonstop and is very friendly. I find her really really nice. You will not get bored with her. Believe me. Ruvi, also from my batch, was there. I finally befriend her after two acquaintances. And of course, to complete the troop from UST, there's Kath, with a new hairstyle. We were in the van with a professor from University of Asia and Pacific.
It only took us less than three hours to reach our destination: Balanga, Bataan. Unlike Bongabon, this was not so much secluded. It's actually a part of a city. It's different from the medical mission in Nueva Ecija. We were provided with the likes of cotton balls and alcohol. But the hospitality and gratitude were the same. I especially enjoyed the meals we had. They got shrimp! My favorite allergens. Luckily Kath brought some chocolates (known anti-allergen, for me at least).
The day spent in Bataan was all worth it. I met handful of people and made new friends. Even visited a church there (a quick detour care of our Manong Driver).
We went home tired, as expected, but with a smile on our faces and a big pineapple in our hands.
Thanks Ate Emery for the pics! For more pictures, visit her Multiply site: http://emerylawrence.multiply.comLabels: med mission
