This was the welcome chant of the choir in Tacloban City as Pope Francis went down from the plane. The choir's chant was so energetic, there was no trace of the long, wet and cold wait they endured.
Four (4) days before Pope Francis' arrival to the Philippines I was just beginning to plan on what to do during His visit. My sister mentioned to me they will go and wait along the route of His motorcade on Wednesday, January 15th, the day of His arrival. “We will get His blessing already on the first day”, she said excitedly.
I also decided to welcome the Pope on His arrival. I bought a transistor radio to bring with me. I thought I need to monitor the radio broadcast to keep me updated of His arrival while waiting along the motorcade route. I also invited some friends.
