Arrived safe and well in the Philippines - it's hot here! My host family live a little way out of the town (but the charity office has good wifi).

I've had my induction, got my local SIM card, sorted out laundry etc. my host mum will wash a weeks worth of clothes for 150 pesos (less than £3).

I've experienced a trike (think motorbike with rickshaw combo) only 8pesos per journey.

Need to sort out weekend plans next - where to visit, how etc. working with 2 other volunteers this week but they leave on Friday.

Been out of the city this morning to a place called Banban for their health clinic. Have been taking blood glucose and helping dispense medicines (limited selection) - right at home!!