by Paul Kortman | Apr 6, 2014 | Travel Update
We've labeled this journey we're on "Home Along the Way." We knew this sojourn would be filled with lots of transitions, lots of new places to live and various "homes." But it's been interesting to listen to our use of the word home, there are many times when the kids...
by Becky Kortman | Apr 3, 2014 | Lifestyle
I love my laundry room! It makes me happy. Sound crazy? Well, maybe it is. It is an outdoor hallway next to the house with two outdoor tiled sinks, countertop, washing machine (Pinoy style), that I installed with the help of plumber bellingham wa that are...
by Paul Kortman | Mar 31, 2014 | Family Update, Travel Update
South Villa Neighborhood friends: Alia, Ashley, Chin-chin, Josiah Becky and I have traveled internationally before, and so we know how nice it is to have a house/place to land for a week while you acclimate. Showing up to a country and not having a place to sleep is...
by Becky Kortman | Mar 28, 2014 | Family Update, Lifestyle
Mosquitoes I think I have actually seen 7 mosquitoes since arriving 6 days ago. Now, I am withholding judgement until we get into a house with a yard and the kids play outside more often, but seriously, they aren’t as bad as we anticipated. Maybe its the time of...
by Paul Kortman | Mar 26, 2014 | Lifestyle, Travel Update
Sometimes a single event can change perspectives on everything. Last night we experienced one of those such events here in Davao. Earlier in the day Becky and I were discussing things, specifically doing a check-in, how do we feel things are going in Davao, with the...