The SandMan

March 1, 2006: Bantayan

Shiemiuzel's older brother JR - I call him "The SandMan", as he's always playing on the beach and always ends up completely covered in it.

I come down to see the Family at least once per day with food, and SandMan always joins me with his buddies for a soccer game in the sand, when he's not helping his family with the chores around the house.

It's a hard life there with his Family who fish for a living - their simple home is covered with a tarp to help keep the rain out, and has electricity and a few light bulbs - some simple old bamboo furniture but no running water, no TV or other amenities.

PJAMES