Massive Mountain Moth Madness

Check THIS out. This moth landed this morning and one of the boys picked it up. Perhaps not the brightest move ever, but still impressive. As you can see, the moth's wingspan was about 10 inches. It was far more bird-like than moth. Note the scale between the hand and the moth.

We're leaving the mountains on an overnight bus to Manila where we are being picked up and taken to a retreat house for a couple of quiet, low key days before going in to our final stretch at the prison.

The Rice Terraces of Ifugao

I was here today and these really do live up to their billing as the 8th wonder of the world. The irrigation system is fascinating, since water basically starts at the top and goes to each terraced paddy on its way down. Amazing.

The other shot is one I took on my way to the terraces at a local market. I have eaten there local chilis and am prepared to pronounce them 'atomic.'