Day 3:

Sometimes I forget how hot it is because of the small air conditioner located in each of the bedrooms. We turn them on only at night so we can save electricity. In the morning you step out your door and are hit by a wall of hot and humid air that has been begging to sneak in all night.
We piled into the car around 9AM and drove through Manila to Rea's grandma's house. Her grandma lives in the "squatter's" with three of her children and her sister. The lot contains a garden with Mango, guava, paupia, coconut, and custard apple trees. It's actually fixed up really nicely.
This is a picture of Rei and Mr. Fortes in the garden.


We were greeted with Chicken Adobo, fresh pineapple, spring rolls, and Rea's grandmother who hugged each of us. I was offered a San Miguel, the local brew. I was actually impressed compared with Kenya's Tusker. Then her Grandmother brought a container of ube out of the fridge and we all enjoyed the cold delicacy.


We then spent the remainder of the afternoon talking with Rea's relatives and hanging out. They were all so kind.