Day 71 - Thursday, September 8, 2016
We have lived here for over two years.  I've been wanting to go to the Capiz Factory since I arrived.  Today was the day!  The Spanish first used Capiz shells which are translucent, to make windows during the Sixteenth Century.  Capiz shells are harvested from the tropical waters of the South China Seas surrounding the Philippine Islands.  Each piece has been individually handcrafted by Filipino craftsman which makes each one unique.
I have seen Capiz all over the Philippines and love it.  Seeing how each piece is individually cut and put together was even more amazing to me.  Sister Whiting and I had a hard time pulling ourselves away.  The workers were making many Christmas items to take to the Hong Kong Show next week.  We were able to snatch a few things and order more in the process.  This could be a very dangerous find!  We made sure missionary work was done in the process.  The owner told us a story about seeing our missionaries while he was with a friend in another part of the Philippines.  
They made an impression on him enough to share it with us.  

"Missionary work is an identifying feature in
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Always has been; ever shall it be."  
President Thomas S. Monson
   

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