" Roof to Roof "

Since not all of us can afford washing machine or going to a laundry shop.

This is one of the options for drying your clothes.
But it is a bit scary, I actually saw this lady getting her clothes from the other
roof, like an acrobatic stunt, but
too bad I wasn't fast enough. I missed her by seconds.


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" a greener place "

Here in Manila, where the roads are mostly filled with pollution and dirt,
It's uncommon to see rows of forest like trees,
this one is seen along Roxas blvd near
the cultural complex.



and on another note:

starting today,
smoking will be strictly prohibited in public places-
i.e hospitals, gasoline centers, national parks, gov't buildings and
even public transportation.
Whoever breaks the law will be fined,
first offense amounting to 500 pesos = roughly 10$ or community service.

It's definitely one of the good news that the government has enacted,
but the question is- will it work? and how long will this last?

Happy MOnday all. ^-^

pS:
I would also like to say Thanks! to iAMafilo for commenting on my blog,
for adding bits and pieces of infos regarding structures and its history.
Manila has always something intersting esp. in its past,
If I had known I will be blogging about it,
I wish I would've paid more attention to my history teacher back then.
so, tnx for dropping by, really appreciate it. ^0^
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" A picture within a picture "

that's Pepperoni's PSP
sometimes we do silly things with our gadgets... ^-^


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" Tutuban "

the red brick facade welcomes you upon entering the mall.



and at night, vendors would display their items for sale outside the area till midnight.



a word of caution though, because it's a bargain street, one should be extra careful of their belongings. ^-^
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" Tutuban "

I have featured the streets of Divisoria already,
this roughly defined area is still considered to be
one of the largest bargain shopping district in town.
and in today's post,
let's visit the Tutuban shopping mall,
I think it was during the 90's when it was converted into a mall with a plethora
of affordable things and whatnot.
but little did we know, there's an interesting history behind this structure.



Tutuban was inspired by the sound of a choo-choo train,
toot-toot of the train's whistle and the place used to be part of a
railway station here in Tutuban area aka the PNR station.







By preserving its facade to this state, one can appreciate how dated
the facade looks like.







tune in for more details. ^-^
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" welcoming the old "

this is a dated building that has been here for awhile,
located around Quintin Paredes.



can't help but appreciate that despite its wear and tear,
it has still maintained its original design.


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" Queen Isabel II "

a bit of history...



the main statue of Queen Isabel II was originally
unveiled at Plaza Arroceros or what is now called
Central, but was removed and stored in 1868,
and placed in front of Malate Church
until 1970.
It was again moved to this present site
along Magallanes road in 1975 till present.





Opened in 1861, this is the last gate that was built in Intramuros,
( the back of the stature)
It was part of the tranvia ( streetcars ) in the 19th century but
was heavily damaged during the war (the battle of Manila)
and was restored in 1966.
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" wanderlust "

i can't resist showing you another one, this time, the sun was about to set in a matter of seconds and even I was meters away, I just have to have this moment captured. ^0^
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" Seize the moment "

I'm glad we're going to have a nice weather,
happy weekend all!

for more inspiring skies this friday: visit the ultimate Skywatch...
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" the coffee guy... "

...that needs an afternoon break. ^-^

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" Smile! you're on camera "

Filipinos are known for their friendliness and hospitability,
Like this cheery guy I saw in the market the other week,
I wanted to take fotos of the veggies he's selling,
but when he saw me with my camera,
instead of turning his head the other way around or giving me a sour look like some people would,
he didn't hesitate to smile and said Hi!
to think I barely knew the guy. ^0^


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" Pink "

I know you've probably seen a dozen carriages already,
but I just had to show you this pink one. ^0^



it's either chic or not. ^-^
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" Blur "

I was aiming a shot of the Sta. Cruz bridge, which looks quite pretty during the day, as it was a drive by shot, the panning went well but turns its focus to this residential building.

you can almost see the side mirror and the lamppost on the right.


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" Biscuits "

While strawberry, lemon or chocolate filling can be common these days,
A certain local brand has come up with a new one,
crackers filled in Condensada flavor or simply with condensed milk.
It tastes nice actually, very light with a hint of sweetness.
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" Plaza Mexico "

- at the end of Magallanes drive and right along Pasig river, situated in an incongruous spot
stands the plaque of Plaza Mexico.



What used to be an original port of the galleons many years ago.
This monument commemorates the Phil.-Mexican friendship and was installed some 45 years ago by
the late Pres. Macapagal and the former Pres. Adolfo Mateos of Mexico.



Imagine what this place would've been like years ago...^0^
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" A dime a dozen "

In a quiet alley around Binondo at the corner of Plaza Cervantes is this aged dilapidated structure,



I couldn't find anything specific about it except for this emblematic plaque that's left behind.



it seems to be a bank or some insurance company, what used to be the main business hub in this district.



Much has changed through the years though.


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" Goodnight "

Manila can be dark and gloomy at night.
where are the lights?!
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" Sta. Cruz District "

Remember this street from my previous post ?
that was months ago btw,
Well, here's what it looks like around 6-ish.
Apparently the storm hasn't left yet,
A bit of a weird weather we're having lately... ^-^


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" Never saw a blue like that "

last week, just when we were all complaining about the extreme heat we're having,
a typhoon named Bebeng dropped by and gave us some heavy rain.
It went on for a few hours and finally, with no hint of the sun, the sky turned blue,
almost too saturated,
and the weather? still misty but at least a bit cool already.



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" Unclog "

You must be wondering what's it got to do with the photo.

Here in downtown, don't be surprised to see guys like them
on the side of the street, they're not the local Tambays.
*a slang word for people who like to hang around and do nothing.*




If they have this spinning steel wire placed in front of them,
then they're actually offering services that needs help down there, no pun intended,
that is sorting out the drainage to whatnot, instead of doing it yourself.
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" Mermaid Sunset "

why mermaid?

The way I imagine it:

The sun is its head and the way it shines down on the water as it flicker is its tail.

one can't help but be riveted about it. ^-^

I wish you all a super great weekend ahead. ^0^




for more cool skies visit skywatch
and for more inspiring relfections visit Newtown daily foto
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" He scores! "

Filipinos have a thing for basketball,
I don't know why they like it so much,
It's like Japan is to Baseball as Europe is to football,

Most Sundays, some parts of the alleyway and side streets would be barricaded
and impassable to cars.

I don't think it's a hassle for most of the drivers,
I don't hear them complain about it,
but It is a bit troublesome for me, because instead of taking a
shorter trip to my destination,
I am forced to take the other street, only to find out
that it's also barricaded because, there's another basketball game happening.
When they're kind enough to let you pass, you take extra caution as not to
hit anyone or in case the ball accidentally hits your car.

Although, there are certain areas provided for this recreation and leisure event,
in a city where it's overpopulated,
It's literally not enough.



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" Rude Awakening "

The traffic light was red when I saw this kid,
I was immediately drawn by him that at such a young age,
he knew he had to help his father sell ripe mangoes on the street.





Sometimes you can't help but feel pity for these kids.
Hardly a chance for a better life and sometimes deprived of education.
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" Barbara's "

Barbara's is a name of an old resto here in Intramuros that serves authentic
Spanish-Filipino cuisine.

Haven't tried their food yet, some said it's delicious, others don't.

Me, I just like its exterior, as if transported back in time.
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" Trash 101 "

One of the good things that I've noticed recently is the proper segregation of waste.



But seriously, does anyone follow this rule ?
A perfect example would be in our vicinity,
even when there are specific signs for bio and non biodegradable,
still, as if illiterate people, nobody is following it.

In other countries, one is aware of this simple rules,
sadly, it's not the case here.
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" Luneta Park "

and while others go to mall or to church during Sunday,
some opted to go to parks despite the hot weather.
An idyllic park along Luneta during Sunday.
Kite flying, playing badminton or merely hanging out and enjoy the view.



So, what's your weekend usually like ? ^0^

* what looks like an obelisk from afar is actually the statue of Dr. Jose Rizal.
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