This afternoon, after the rain had abated, I gathered all the recyclables in our flat into a bag, picked up a camera and a package from my mother then hiked up to street level to coast down to Baguio Gold to deliver recyclables and gifts from my mom for my friends down in the valley.

I first met Nick on Baguio Road, near the elementary school. We walked down the path toward his home and we stopped at the home of Mrs. Cortez, the Kindergarten II teacher, so I could ask her of her progress in getting permissions to operate.

The bottom line is that Rose can begin attending Kindergarten II next Wednesday, July 3. The monthly fee (I forget the term, but it’s not ‘tuition’) will be only 120 pesos, about $2.75. I was very happy with this development. After inquiring and wondering and waiting so long, I have the answer to whether Rose can attend Kindergarten in Baguio Gold! I was very satisfied. The price is ridiculous; it’s one-tenth of Precious Jewels’ tuition, which was a very reasonable 1000 pesos per month ($23).

Nanay wasn’t home when Rose, Pat and Nick opened the parcel and enjoyed exploring the contents. I was surprised to be handed a birthday card and goodies for me. Thanks, Mom!

I wished that Andy and Charlotte were there. But I also hoped that their living situations are better than the poverty in Baguio Gold. Andy visits on the weekends, so he will get his shirt this Saturday.

new dish towel and other accoutrements for the kitchen

The boys were happy to get card games. They like to play chess and card games at night by candle light and lamp light.

new cutting board for those who prepare meals

Nick has a new shirt

I have wanted to cut Rose’s hair for more than a week

Nanay came home and was pleased to see so many new kitchen items and a new blouse

Nick and Pat try the card games on the patio. I didn’t just take pictures; I tossed the ball back and forth with Rose, attached fittings to hoses behind the house with Nick, tossed the ball again, and I cut Rose’s ‘bangs.’