Street Scene Series: Fruit Vendor

(Photo by Arlene)

The fruits do not look that fresh, but here they are: Bananas, Orange (Ponkan variety), Avocado! Pomelo, Melon, Watermelon, Papaya. The avocados and melon are out of season.. I have no idea how they got here.

Street Scene Series: Leyte National High School

(Photo by Arlene)

This is one of the public high schools of Tacloban. It has a huge population, but has produced many successful professionals. The banner outside is announcing an Alumni Homecoming Reunion.

Street Scene Series: Policemen resting

(Photo by Arlene)

I guess it's the heat.. and the fact that nothing is going on except us passing by this empty road.

Street Scene Series: Pick-up Truck

(Photo by Arlene)

I asked my cousin to take random shots of the city while I drive. See.. I've ran out of stock photos, and I need to replenish. So this week, I'll be posting those photos she took, and I'll call them my Street Scene Series. Enjoy!

I was following behind this pick-up truck and it always makes me shake my head at how little we (Filipinos and Asians) think of safety precautions. But then, driving around at 20 - 30kph in the city doesn't seem so dangerous to anyone. I've never really seen an accident here. Besides, we're not a lawsuit-oriented culture.

Theme Day, Best Photo

We were at the farm two days ago for the farmers' Christmas party. And while standing outside waiting for lunch.. we saw this dog. My brother said, "Look! that dog looks like a wolf!" And as it passed by me, I was able to take a photo. And today, I'm posting it as my Best Photo of the Year. Hahaha.. (only cos I'm too lazy to look at my archived stock photos). It does look mysterious without the story..

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Tacloban, now a chartered city

Okay, enough of the Olot series, although I'm glad some of you enjoyed it. Before the year ends, I've to post these photos of Tacloban becoming a chartered city. Starting Dec 18, after the plebescite results (57% Yes), Tacloban City was declared a chartered city. Meaning, it's not anymore under the Leyte province. It will change the whole politics things.. although I doubt, not my photos :D



HUC means Highly Urbanized City.. which Tacloban is a long way from now.

Olot Series: Driveway

The driveway out of Olot which passes by the golf course.

Olot Series: Shortcut

During high-tide, this area is covered with sea-water. It's best to watch out because it's all rocks. This is the shortcut path from Olot to the town, the hill to the right, and the onrushing sea to the left. Almost got trapped here as kids.

Olot Series: Tolosa watchtower

The Tolosa hill. On top, if you care to climb the path is an old fort which in the old days was used as a lookout for Muslim pirates. They came to these parts to kidnap the locals for slaves, pre-Spanish times. Today, it has a lighthouse light that tells the fishermen where the coast is.

Olot Series: Cove

View of the Olot beach. Yes, it's a cove.

Olot Series: Merry Christmas!!

The wooden altar propped against the side of the rocky Tolosa hill. Many famous monsignors have held masses here, attended by many famous people. That's the Santo Nino, Imelda's patron saint.


(Star was taken inside Giusseppe's Restaurant)

Merry Christmas everyone!! MAUPAY NGA PASKO!!!