Photos and Textual Essay by Dr. Herbert R.
Our stay in Las Navas, Northern Samar was indeed a test of will to adapt to unusual situations. With meager accomodation and very limited amenities, most of the company became weary souls. In order to revive our spirits we decided to spend three days in Tacloban City and in Dulag, Leyte. We took the grueling eight hours journey from Catarman to Leyte. Let me share with you some photos that will tell our story.
Our stay in Las Navas, Northern Samar was indeed a test of will to adapt to unusual situations. With meager accomodation and very limited amenities, most of the company became weary souls. In order to revive our spirits we decided to spend three days in Tacloban City and in Dulag, Leyte. We took the grueling eight hours journey from Catarman to Leyte. Let me share with you some photos that will tell our story.
The Monument of Gen Douglas MacArthur. He is well remembrered for his famous statement, "I shall Return". He uttered these words while retreating from the Japanese Imperial Army.
We visited the Santo Nino House. A Spacious Palace built by Leyte's most famous woman, Madam Imelda Marcos, the wife of President Ferdinand Marcos. Is this statue of Sn Vicente?
The Image of the Immaculate Conception.
St. Francis
Station of the Cross
Wooden Statue of Sto. Nino
Portrait of a Younger Looking Madam Imelda R. Marcos
Silvery Sunset in Tacloban City
The students were delighted and amused at the long hardwood table in the conference room of the Palace
Amused or bewildered? 
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