Subic Bay - Phillipians

Swimming With the Dolphins

Once again the Wendling Family can be found discovering and learning as they take in some of the most beautiful places in Asia.  At the beginning of November Rosanne and the girls joining Kevin in the Phillipians.  Kevin was at the EARCOS, (East Asia Council of Overseas Schools) and ICEC, (International Christian Educators Conference), Conferences in Manilla and the rest of the family joined him for an extra long weekend.

So it was decided that the family would travel North from Manilla to Subic Bay.  Subic Bay has many eco-tourism sights - including Ocean Adventure Park.  At this park visitors had the opportunity to have a Nature Adventure - in this case the girls, and Rosanne, had the opportunity to swim with the dolphins.

There are a number of resorts in the world that allow visitors to swim with or experience wildlife.  However, at Ocean Adventure the trainers allowed the visitors to not only swim with the dolphins, but to also dance, feed, pet with this beautiful mammals.

The day was very special as Ariel, Matteya, Kyara, Justine, and Rosanne were able to swim and experience the dolphins in a special way.  Part of the family going overseas was to have new experiences and learning in new and different ways.  This was truly a unique experience for the family.

What was truly amazing was to watch Justine...who is and will probably will always be afraid of animals...learn to trust and swim with the dolphins.  This was hard for her, but she stayed open minded and really want to have this experience.  Great job Justine!!

Of course Rosanne was there, the always open minded mom was leading the way and ensuring that she was able to learn with her girls.  By modelling this experience all the girls had the chance to build confidence and feel as if these new experiences were OK.

Well before we go, Matteya will demonstrate a little dolphin dancing for you.  The dolphins, although highly trained, were extremely gentle and kind to the visitors.  However, they are still wildlife.  

Well, until next time....