I'm home?

Landed in Cagban terminal and must now catch a tricycle again to take me "home".The fare was P50 ($1.25) but the tricycle can only take me part way as they are not allowed to enter that specific area. I was left standing there with my 48kg suitcases, my laptop and my guitar and a good 15 minute walk to my final destination. Still,I kept telling myself "I'm home".

Someone asked me if he can work as a porter for me.Boy, was I ever glad to see him. We both lugged my belongings to Villa Camilla,my new home. I paid him well for his effort and checked in to my room.

I was a bit flustered when I saw my room. I guess the owner's definition of nice and comfy is much different than what I envisioned. The room is dark and looking real old, only one electrical socket is working, the toilet is not connected to any water pipe so you have to flush it with a bucket,the ants are all over and the so called bed is a two inch foam. We have a term for something like this in Canada, it's called slumlord motel. The only positive part is that I have an internet connection,even then,I had to pay for the use of it. This is one of those buyer beware over the internet. The cost of the room was P16,000 ($400)/month plus electric,water,garbage fee and internet.I am not familiar enough of the area to walk away and find a new one so I thought I'd give it a try.