On a Mission
Dec.16, 2005: Divisoria Market, Manila Philippines
Camera: Nokia 6822 cellphone cam
I just found this image of Rosa today that was still on my Nokia - I'd left my Olympus E1 SLR at the hotel this day (partly because I didn't want to turn this shopping trip for Rosa & the other poor neighborhood kids into a photo-op) and Rosa's Auntie can also be seen in the background choosing clothes for Rosa's brother Edison & the other children.
I'd always been warned about displaying a cellphone around the Divisoria area due to the high number of phone snatchings there, and I'm always very carefull with my gear there, so I just said 'I'm on a MISSION for Rosa & the kids - nothing's going to stop me from taking care of her needs today...'
Turned out everthing went perfect - I had no issues there that day; the locals were wonderfull, and the knuckleheads all stayed away.
Rosa, her Family & the kids got the clothes that they needed, and the donated funds from my friends & pBase.com viewers went a LONG way, as we got the very best values we could find - we negotiated for the best prices we possibly could.....THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
We'll all be back next month to do more of the same; Many Thanks to those of you who've supported this effort!
Regards,
PJAMES