Typhoon Santi

Saturday morning we woke up to no power and typhoon Santi. We got the power back by 10:30. It was not as bad as the typhoon that came through a few weeks ago and caused so much flooding. It really was not nearly as strong as hurricane Danny that we experienced in Alabama about ten years ago. Saturday afternoon we went in a taxi to and area called Intramuros. This is an old part of the city. I mean it goes back to the 1500,s. We also went by the House of the President of the Philippines. About 200 children were in front to get a halloween treet. We saw some areas that were still flooded from the typhoon 3 weeks ago. Yesterday we had church in our own ward. I am impressed with the members. They are very capable and knowledgeable about the gospel. It is a big ward and one of many in the city. One area we drove through on the way was still flooded. It was hard to tell that the chapel had been flooded up to three feet. It was very clean. Our hymn book was quite moldy and slightly wet. That evening we went over to the Bledsoe's home for a potluck supper. He works for one of the many call centers here. They were fun to get to know better and they had several families from the ward over including the bishop. There house was really something. It was huge. They had too kitchens and off the kitchen she had a laundry room with a real washer and dryer. We had so much fun with everyone. This one gal who is from Korea gave us a ride. She is here living with her parents. Her father is assigned here by the Church to be in the Area Presidency. Her name is pronounced Hey Juan Ko. Sorry I don't know how to spell it yet. She is working on her second masters degree in music. She played the piano for us. Today (Monday) we went to Corregidor. I will have to tell you about it on the next post.