Payatas dumpsite is one of the largest landfills and poorest areas of metro Manila where many families make a living by scavenging and recycling from tons and tons of garbage. Alex and I decided to check out the dumpsite to get a good glimpse of the action, but unfortunately, we had to have a letter stating our purpose. So instead, we wandered the surrounding neighborhoods on our own. There, we encountered some of the poorest yet most caring, loving people truly living a simple life. The fun and adorable children were so great to us. They made it a heartfelt afternoon I will never forget. Looking at the pictures of that single afternoon always makes me smile. We plan to return soon to give them the photos we took of them.
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