Favorite Place: Meeting my Family

My favorite place is the place my family comes from. It is where my mother grew up, where my cousins are, and where the way I was raised originated from. It is a place I have never been and a place I plan to soon visit. This destination I speak so eagerly about is the Philippine Islands.

My mom tells me about the land, and my family, whom of which I have never met. We plan on going there in the summer of 2019 for a month to tour, and for me to finally meet my relatives. I'm excited to experience the culture first hand, to get immersed in the language, try the foods, and see local treasures. My younger sister was there for a year, and while learning new languages is a struggle for her, she understands so much more than me that it makes me envious. They both show me pictures of the sites they've visited and videos of the things they've done. They have seen waterfalls in picturesque forests, surfed and jet-skied in clear waters, indulged in authentic Pinoy street food, slept in a childhood-fantasy-type treehouse, and hiked seemingly untouched trails of evergreen. I hope I can enjoy the nature, culture, and food as much as they seem to have when I visit first-hand in 2019.