Adjusting to a new culture.

Hi Gordy. It appears you are living in Butuan CIty? What do you think of the location so far? I have transited though there quite often the past, and it is pretty much typical of provincial towns down south. Yeah, driving can be interesting...make your own rules as required.

NOT a good idea to argue with locals.

gordy5938 wrote:

Hi, My name is Robb. I have been living in the Philippines since 1/23/2018 and every day is an adventure. Things are a lot easier for me this time. Last time I adapted to living in a village in the Dominican Republic in Peace Corps. A lot of things are similar here to back home in Georgia but there is still no place like home. The biggest challenges so far are the stifling heat and the complete lack of driving rules. I continue to push for the ability to do things for myself and honestly miss being able to take my service dog places like back home in the states. Arguing with local people is like arguing with  a brick wall. Pointless to say the least. But all in all, it is an ok place to live!

Stifling heat in January?  Get ready for more in the near future, direct rays of the sun headed north.  Here in Ilocos Sur March and April the hottest months.

Hi, its ok here but like any place is an adjustment. I miss some things like fresh milk and diary and steak like we had back in Georgia but the more i go out and just meet people and experience life, the more I like it here.

I figured that out from day one. Better to just let them be themselves and drudge on your merry way.

You know I laugh and joke about the heat. Back in Georgia if it was ever cold or snowed, people freaked out and schools shut down. Was same when I lived in dominican republic. Im working on getting home set up with reliable water sources and air conditioning as well as getting something besides a motorcycle for transport!