Good morning! We are leaving for Manila in about an hour, but thought I'd take this opportunity to blog a quick update. Some of Garry's symptoms have subsided, but he isn't regaining energy the way he should, so we are going to a tropical disease specialist in Manila. We'll try to update this page as we can while we're gone!

I thought you might enjoy a couple more photos of how high the water got a couple of days ago!The rains have stopped now... or there is a break in them! A super typhoon is headed for the Philippines, which usually means rain for Palawan! However, for now our yard is dry, maybe due in part to some drainage measures we've taken.

It's often amazing what your kids do. Kevin has surprised us by becoming an excellent barrista. He makes a lovely latte or cappuccino! The other morning he brought me an especially beautiful cup of brew!