And Mhay was very pleased that you remembered how to show them you wanted them to come over here. It isn't often that we get visitors that take the time to learn our way of doing things."

Kelly answered her by saying "Dan was able to explain a few things to me on the flight here, and help me understand that*I* am the foreigner, now. I am sure that I am still going to make mistakes, but I would hope that you would be kind enough to correct me, so that I don't make any more than I have to. This is a new place for me, and I know that I have a lot to learn – I don't want to be an 'Ugly American'".

Marlyn smiled at that, and told her "You are too pretty to be an *ugly*

American anywhere – but I understand what you mean. I'll be happy to help." She went on to tell us "Your driver is waiting out front with the car. If you'll give me moment, I'll get him to help with your luggage.

Please, wait here."

I assured her we wouldn't move from that very spot, and she smiled at me before heading for the door. True to her word, she was back in a minute or so with a very fit-looking middle aged man. When they were standing in front of us, Marlyn told us "This is your driver and bodyguard, Bhoy". I could see Kelly thinking that over as Marlyn went on "He is retired from the Philippine Army, and even served a tour in Viet Nam, so he really is qualified as a bodyguard. He works as a driver and guard only to have something to do, and to make a little extra money. I've worked with him before, and he is very good and very helpful. As I told you in the email, we won't be going anyplace where there is any real risk; he is here more as an insurance policy, I think you would call it."

I told her "I understand, and thank you."