What a lovely read. Living in London you don't get to experience the sort of life that people in small communities do. I have friends that live in a small village in England (blink and you've drove through it!) Everyone knows everyone and they all look out for eachother. A few years back someone was caught breaking into a house. He was only caught because the locals didn't reconise him and when they went to speak to him he ran off! he was soon captured lol
And when I was in the Seychelles for a month a couple of years back it was pretty much like Philippines. I probably know more people to say hi too and have a beer with then I do here in England. Probably because my best mate growing up is from there originally and I have made many friends over the years from various parties I have attended. I'd never go hungry out there!

I'm told when i come to Philippines I will be the local attraction! They don't get many white men in her village! But off course I will just smile and be polite, it's not in my nature to be rude!