Well I've been sick the last few days with the flu. Rea and her parents are the only ones who have escaped so far. I spent the time relaxing at the house and trying to get better so we can make the long 13-hour trip back to Manila. We leave today at noon.

Day 9:


Today we went to Rea's favorite place and I soon found out why it is her favorite. The spot is called crystal springs and costs about 40 cents to get in. Every Sunday they drain the pool and clean it the following morning. Then for the next three days the pool fills up with cold, clean spring water. By Friday it is open again and ready for business. The pool was created by the local government and then turned over to the town for some income. I'm continually amazed by some of the governments practices here. Many of them really seem to benefit the local people. The pool has a slide that drops roungly 20 feet dropping you into the shallow end of the pool. If you are ever in Irosin, Philippines you have to stop by Crystal Springs.