Summary:
Today we accidentally went to a church service in Ilokano at a small chapel in the Episcopal Cathedral behind Iolani Palace. Ilokano is a minority language of the Philippines. This was an interesting experience for all of us. The service was set up exactly the same as a service in Saint Mary's or any other Episcopal Church. Afterwards we went shopping in Waikiki and later went snorkeling off of a catamaran. We saw sea turtles, safely held a sea urchin, saw parrot fish, chubs, and a species closely related to the Hawaii state fish. To end the day we went to the restaurant and beach we went to the first day. The food was okay but the beach was the best of the trip. At the Airbnb we finally finished with the multi hour long end of trip reflection, informally referred to as Crying Circle by youth groupers.
Reflection:
At the church service, many, if not all of us were pushed outside our comfort zones by being the outsiders who don't speak the language of the place we are in. It was interesting to see how different people reacted. Some people seemed to throw themselves into it but others were less willing to just go for it. It can be scary to not understand what people are saying even if you know the layout. In conclusion, it was a rather impactful experience for all of us to experience being in the minority in such an obvious way.
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