Day 4 - Guimaras to Bacolod

October 2 - We had made arrangements ahead of time to leave Guimaras this morning but when we woke up we weren't sure if we were going to be able to. There were strong winds so the water was really choppy. After breakfast it seemed to get a little better so we left. It was a very bumpy ride and we kept getting sprayed with water. I'm not going to lie - I was a little scared. I just held onto the boys tightly and tried to help them feel a little more secure.



We made it back safely and then had to catch another boat-a supercab - to Bacolod. We made it to Bacolod before lunch and after checking into our hotel -The Business Inn - we walked over to the Bacolod Mission office that was right around the corner. We ran into a few Elders and talked to them for a bit. Nate had fun talking to the missionaries about how much the mission has changed in the last 10 years. We also made sure to get their recommendations on places to eat. We eventually decided on a place called Bob's that had been around for 40 years or so because we were told they had paninis. I know, not exactly Filipino food but we had been having nothing but chicken so it was nice to have something different.

After lunch we went to an animal park where they have endangered animals from the Philippines. Just around the corner was the Negros Museum (they don't allow you to take pictures there but but it was a cool little museum).

We figured we had dragged the kids around enough so we took them to a park where they could let out a little bit of energy. Where ever they went there were crowds of little girls following them. Jonas doesn't mind, he is getting pretty used to it but Liam I think tries to get away from them.

After the park we went to SM mall. It wasn't there when Nate was there before so he wanted to see it. We got some breads and chips to take back to the hotel and have for dinner (so healthy!!). We went outside to catch a taxi and could not find any! It seemed so crazy because in Quezon City where we live there are always taxis lined up waiting for you. After about 40 minutes we finally found one and went back to the hotel. Then Liam and Jonas were able to have their first bath in the Philippines!

It was so nice. There was a window from the main room to the bathroom where the tub was. So while Nate and I figured out what to do the next day and where to stay for the rest of the trip the kids got to have fun without me hovering over them and spraying them off with the shower head. I think this was our busiest day yet!