Up with People Cast B 2010 On Tour

Entire Cast B at Ocean Adventure

Cast B has arrived in their last cities of the tour…Olongapo and Subic Bay.  Just 3 hours north of Manila, Subic Bay served as one of the largest international U.S. Navy bases until the early 90′s, when these lease was decided not to be renewed.  The old base is now a “freeport” zone and a major tourist hot spot.  Around half the cast lives in upper class Subic Bay, and the other half in a much poorer city, Olongapo.  It’s a great contrast of lifestyles, and a place that Up with People will have a major impact in all that we can do.  

Sea-lion show

Community Impact projects begin on Monday, but Saturday was a regional learning day for the cast.  We visited an ocean and marine park called “Ocean Adventure.”  The day was spent learning about many marine animals in this area, watching a sea-lion show, and a dolphin and whale show.  We also saw many monkeys, some of which tried to steal our food at the beach, as well as many  rare birds.  It was in incredible day and so much fun!

Mitch and Matt love dolphins!

Just under one week to go until Cast B say’s their goodbyes and heads home to many areas of the world.  December 16th is our departure day from the Philippines and from this 2009 tour.  A few more blog entries to come in the next week, so chech back soon!

Dolphin trainer waving goodbye to Cast B

Subic Bay at sunset...