Halfway through the mission we left Laoang, packed into vans, and drove to San Roque for a day off from work. The vans deposited us at a footbridge that eventually led us to the beach resort of Mayor Avalon (the distinguished gentleman in the tank top).
Rotarians from Catarman joined us for a terrific pig roast and all the trimmings.
The beach was a three-ring circus, with fishing, boating and body surfing going on at all times. Intermittent rainfall failed to dampen our spirits - everyone was ready for a break from Tan Memorial.
A large group of children was entirely mesmerized by Karen - thinking they were in the presence of singing sensation Shakira. I told them I was Kate Middleton, but nobody bought it.
A few of us ventured back across the footbridge to walk around the village and through the Sunday market. Like Laoang, there were plenty of vendors and shops but seemingly very few customers.
The day's agenda also included a trip to the cock fights, but that deserves a blog post of its own.
Picture with the mayor? Roasted pig? Beach resort activities? Mistaken celebrity identity? Sounds like you were treated like royalty, Kate.
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