Makati City, Philippines

slang · 01-19-2007, 05:43 PM

The next 4 are from the Army base. The mural is about 100yds long all with scenes from the army.

I was working my way down the sidewalk snapping one section at a time when an MP (politely) told me that my slippers (flip flops) were not allowed in that area. That it was not a great offense to him but if his superiors came by and saw me with them on in that area that it was technically an infraction. Being barefoot was not an option either as that was worse.

Maybe next trip I'll get the rest of it.

slang · 01-19-2007, 05:44 PM

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slang · 01-19-2007, 05:53 PM

I like to walk around all parts of the barangay just to see the buildings and talk to those that would like to try their English.

Most people that are out will chat for a bit and are surprised to see me in their humble area.

During one of walks these girls were trying to work this .....thingy. That paper thingy that you twirl around, you know.....that thingy.

After rolling the paper up on the stick a bit they were able to spin this (thingy ) enough for an action shot.

Do people ask me for money? Not normally. Most offer me something to drink, sometimes beer sometimes cola. They also like to have their photo taken which is not a problem.

slang · 01-19-2007, 06:05 PM

These two are taken from a walkway over the street in Quezon City. There are quite a few of these as there are no American style crosswalks.

There is often some type of surprise on the overpass too. This one had some smelly dog poo but someone selling something that you'll never need would also be a possibility as well as a homeless person.

We have met homeless people in Quezon and it's disturbing to me. A few of them have been just plain raving crazy and unable to function. If someone has family, that family will normally at least give them somewhere to stay out of the rain.

We met an old woman last year that just looked pitiful. We passed and Pinang was talking about something and I told her that we must do something for that woman.

She put some peso bills in the old woman's hand but said that "there's just no one there". In the end we had someone call the church and gave some money to care for her.

I've not seen people in such pitiful welfare as here in the Phils.

Anyway....this is a shot from the overpass with the smelly poo.

slang · 01-19-2007, 06:13 PM

We have friends in Quezon city. During this trip we went to their apartment.

This was the first time that I'd seen the inside of a rental apartment so I was very curious, looking here and there.

They are small for sure. Most of the "extras" are absent, like a handrail for the stairs. Overall no bad though, IMO.

This apartment is home for our two friends (man and woman ) and his sister.

They have a TV, fridge, sink and all that basic kinda stuff. One thing that strikes me is that the paints are often so dreary that it's depressing. A coat of paint before renting a unit might be standard here in the US but it's extra money for the owner in the Phils.

This apartment rents for 7000 php a month ($140) and heat is included.

Sorry no interior shots of the apartment. This is what the outside looks like though. Look at all those wires running around!

slang · 01-19-2007, 06:16 PM

The first photo is in the hallway looking at the building next door.

The second is the front door which is pretty nice. The woodworking is normally pretty cheap as most of the labor is done in country where the rates are cheap.

slang · 01-19-2007, 06:19 PM

Next door to our friends this cat and rooster were both looking at each other.

Some things that the animals here do are pretty funny to me.

The cat is thinking..."I could eat fresh chicken tonight if I could only lift that gate".

01-19-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	The next 4 are from the Army base. The mural is about 100yds long all with scenes from the army. I was working my way down the sidewalk snapping one section at a time when an MP (politely) told me that my slippers (flip flops) were not allowed in that area. That it was not a great offense to him but if his superiors came by and saw me with them on in that area that it was technically an infraction. Being barefoot was not an option either as that was worse. Maybe next trip I'll get the rest of it. Attached Images

01-19-2007, 05:44 PM	#2
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	. Attached Images

01-19-2007, 05:53 PM	#3
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I like to walk around all parts of the barangay just to see the buildings and talk to those that would like to try their English. Most people that are out will chat for a bit and are surprised to see me in their humble area. During one of walks these girls were trying to work this .....thingy. That paper thingy that you twirl around, you know.....that thingy. After rolling the paper up on the stick a bit they were able to spin this (thingy ) enough for an action shot. Do people ask me for money? Not normally. Most offer me something to drink, sometimes beer sometimes cola. They also like to have their photo taken which is not a problem. Attached Images

01-19-2007, 06:05 PM	#4
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	These two are taken from a walkway over the street in Quezon City. There are quite a few of these as there are no American style crosswalks. There is often some type of surprise on the overpass too. This one had some smelly dog poo but someone selling something that you'll never need would also be a possibility as well as a homeless person. We have met homeless people in Quezon and it's disturbing to me. A few of them have been just plain raving crazy and unable to function. If someone has family, that family will normally at least give them somewhere to stay out of the rain. We met an old woman last year that just looked pitiful. We passed and Pinang was talking about something and I told her that we must do something for that woman. She put some peso bills in the old woman's hand but said that "there's just no one there". In the end we had someone call the church and gave some money to care for her. I've not seen people in such pitiful welfare as here in the Phils. Anyway....this is a shot from the overpass with the smelly poo. Attached Images

01-19-2007, 06:13 PM	#5
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	We have friends in Quezon city. During this trip we went to their apartment. This was the first time that I'd seen the inside of a rental apartment so I was very curious, looking here and there. They are small for sure. Most of the "extras" are absent, like a handrail for the stairs. Overall no bad though, IMO. This apartment is home for our two friends (man and woman ) and his sister. They have a TV, fridge, sink and all that basic kinda stuff. One thing that strikes me is that the paints are often so dreary that it's depressing. A coat of paint before renting a unit might be standard here in the US but it's extra money for the owner in the Phils. This apartment rents for 7000 php a month ($140) and heat is included. Sorry no interior shots of the apartment. This is what the outside looks like though. Look at all those wires running around! Attached Images

01-19-2007, 06:16 PM	#6
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	The first photo is in the hallway looking at the building next door. The second is the front door which is pretty nice. The woodworking is normally pretty cheap as most of the labor is done in country where the rates are cheap. Attached Images

01-19-2007, 06:19 PM	#7
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Next door to our friends this cat and rooster were both looking at each other. Some things that the animals here do are pretty funny to me. The cat is thinking..."I could eat fresh chicken tonight if I could only lift that gate". Attached Images

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