Pasalubong from Phi

I was surprised when I got a call from a friend who recently made a holiday to the Philippines informing me that I have something as "pasalubong" from my family. The friend of mine came from the same island where my hometown is. Her place in the island is not that far from where my parents live only it is in a remote location . Although, we only met and knew each other here, but gradually, our friendship developed to a special bond. She is like an aunt to me. She lives far from us here but from time to time during certain occasions we don't miss to visit her.

Before she went back to the Philippines, she rang me if I had something to send to my parents because she was planning to visit them. Of course, I didn't want to miss the chance she offered, so, I hurriedly prepared a letter with some photos enclosed and some few other stuffs that didnt give her any burden with regards to weight and space to take with her on the trip . And she informed me farther that if my parents will send something for me on her trip back to Australia, she will be happy to take it with provision that it would not cause any delay in the customs. Of course, I would not allow that to happen to her. The interrogations in the customs are unnerving to her and that is what she was trying to avoid. I just told her that not to worry about "pasalubong" from my family, as long as she kept her promise to visit my parents, I would be happy and feel contented.But to my surprise, when she came back from her trip, she brought something for me from my parents, a pack of dried fish and 2 small bottles of salted fish (ginamos).Thank you to her. Her effort and kindness are greatly appreciated. She is truly a good friend.