Let me begin with an observation on the latter. Developmental pediatricians in the Philippines are a rare breed. Or that's what I noticed. From society and organization websites, to forums, to word-of-mouth, to my own experience, they seem to be outnumbered by people who need their expertise. A parent of a child with developmental delays has to wait weeks or months to see one developmental pediatrician. Only thirty are listed on the Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Twenty-five in one Filipino autism blog, and that is not purely DevPeds. A child psychologist, child psychiatrist, and pediatric neurologist are mixed in the list, although they certainly are a big help too. At my son's speech therapy and psychology center I hear the same account from other parents - securing a time slot with a DevPed is hard. They are all fully booked throughout what could turn into a year. You may be lucky if someone withdraws but that rarely happens. I'm playing
It is pretty, it reminds me of Hawaii. Have a happy week!
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ReplyDeleteThat's a very special "thing ?" Difficult to say what it is !
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ReplyDeleteThis looks really interesting, you're right it does look like the Hobbit! I will be in Bangkok next month I wonder if it's still there?
Wren x
Great shot!! Boom , Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like some sort of spiritual, ritual hut.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very interesting plant. Thanks so much for visiting my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post! And fantastic photos along with the narration.
ReplyDeleteI can see how you would equate this to the Hobbit. I immediately thought of Hawaii. Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting little structure... love all the flowers sprouting out of it!
ReplyDeleteSuperb shot!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful abode for Hobbits indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing.
Wil, ABCW Team.
Fascinating! Someone has a wonderful imagination.
ReplyDeleteI like the bird's nest fern on the top of the roof.
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