Makati City, Philippines - Page 22

slang · 11-09-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

"OK, see you in about 3 days."

Yes, you have to be in good shape to get around in Baguio.

slang · 11-10-2007, 07:55 AM

More of the Bell Church

slang · 11-10-2007, 07:58 AM

There was another building up on the hill that we didn't go up to see. By this point, everyone was tired and on the way down while I was still on the side of the hill taking photos.

slang · 11-10-2007, 08:00 AM

One of many very cool sights to see at the church.

monster · 11-10-2007, 01:51 PM

Very interesting, thanks. When are you due to return to the US, or are you there for good now?

Sundae · 11-12-2007, 02:49 PM

Just a quick word to say keep on keeping on - I adore this thread and will sometimes go back to the start just to see if I spot anything diferent in pictures I haven't looked at in months.

Thanks for the time and effort you take for us, it's well appreciated here.

slang · 11-12-2007, 02:58 PM

Thank you SG. Your appreciation makes it worth my effort.

Besides, it's this weird thing that I'm good at. There arent many.

zippyt · 11-12-2007, 06:56 PM

Yeah what SG said !!!

Keep it up , keep safe , and have fun !!

slang · 11-12-2007, 07:58 PM

From Bauang Beach.

It's a beautiful place. And simple. And it's pretty cheap too.

And yes, I'm keeping it up

, we're being safe and having fun.

slang · 11-13-2007, 03:10 AM

Had I known that we would be going to this beach resort and swimming in the ocean, I would have surely brought some kind of water protection for the camera and took shots from out in the South China Sea.

The water was warm and it was great fun. No photos of us out floating on the tubes this time but next time I'll be prepared.

Here are some kids nearby swimming.

slang · 11-13-2007, 12:15 PM

There are still some 5k images that I'm fiddling with to get organized.

I just ran across these. They show that meat market without the refridgeration.

These are all walk and snap because as you might imagine the locals don't want any foreigner to see how the meats are cut and stored here. It's embarassing to them.

There are three photos showing the market that came out reasonably clear.

The first photo shows the chopping blocks for the incoming meats.They are tree stumps. I suppose the only reason that these meats don't kill everyone that eats them is that they are so very fresh.

It's been estimated to be less than an hour that the animal was breathing when they arrrive early in the morning.

For those of us that are accustomed to much cleaner environments to have foods prepared it's hard to believe that more people don't get sick from this.

It may be because their immune systems are always in high gear, or possibly that the situation is not as bad as it seems.

It hasn't killed me yet. Yes, there is still time.

Oh, and take a look at the sign. There are no preservatives in the meat.

slang · 11-13-2007, 12:31 PM

This video clip just appeared out of the mass of photos.

It's from the trip to Tam awan in Baguio. There was a very native looking bamboo bridge that ran from one side of a creek to another.

The moment that I stepped onto it the movements and groans made me a bit nervous.

Check your sound. It's a bit loud.

This is what the bridge looks like from underneath in the walking path.

This trip has some thrills in it. Mostly the traffic here in the provinces but also little surprise thrills like this.

SparkStalker · 11-13-2007, 02:50 PM

Alright, here's a couple, with more to come later...

First up, on the way over - Mount Fuji from the air:

Next, the view from our hotel window. We stayed at the Shangri-La, Makati. The mall you see is Glorietta (specifically, Glorietta 3.) The bomb las month was at the Glorietta 2 entrance, which would be off to the right of this picture. I've got a panoramic that I'll add later:

Here's a telling shot. This is the Pasig river down in the Intramuros area, right near Rizal Park. You can see the "housing" under the bridge. What you can't really see in the photo are the kids swimming in the river, right next to the trash floating down it:

Grave markers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. It's one of the most stunning and sobering places I've ever been...I'll add some pictures of the memorial later:

Finally, Star City (without the Ice Palace thingy that Slang posted):

SparkStalker · 11-13-2007, 03:03 PM

BTW, Slang, have you heard any more about the explosion in Quezon today?

slang · 11-13-2007, 04:38 PM

I havent heard a thing about it. Been busy uploading and editing photos and clips for .....3 days now.

Hey, thanks for posting your images here too before I forget.

Let me investigate the bombing before making any other comment.

11-10-2007, 07:55 AM	#2
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	More of the Bell Church Attached Images

11-10-2007, 07:58 AM	#3
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	There was another building up on the hill that we didn't go up to see. By this point, everyone was tired and on the way down while I was still on the side of the hill taking photos. Attached Images

11-10-2007, 08:00 AM	#4
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	One of many very cool sights to see at the church. Attached Images

11-10-2007, 01:51 PM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Very interesting, thanks. When are you due to return to the US, or are you there for good now? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-12-2007, 02:49 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Just a quick word to say keep on keeping on - I adore this thread and will sometimes go back to the start just to see if I spot anything diferent in pictures I haven't looked at in months. Thanks for the time and effort you take for us, it's well appreciated here. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-12-2007, 02:58 PM	#7
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Thank you SG. Your appreciation makes it worth my effort. Besides, it's this weird thing that I'm good at. There arent many.

11-12-2007, 06:56 PM	#8
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Yeah what SG said !!! Keep it up , keep safe , and have fun !! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-12-2007, 07:58 PM	#9
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	From Bauang Beach. It's a beautiful place. And simple. And it's pretty cheap too. And yes, I'm keeping it up , we're being safe and having fun.

11-13-2007, 03:10 AM	#10
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Had I known that we would be going to this beach resort and swimming in the ocean, I would have surely brought some kind of water protection for the camera and took shots from out in the South China Sea. The water was warm and it was great fun. No photos of us out floating on the tubes this time but next time I'll be prepared. Here are some kids nearby swimming.

11-13-2007, 12:15 PM	#11
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	There are still some 5k images that I'm fiddling with to get organized. I just ran across these. They show that meat market without the refridgeration. These are all walk and snap because as you might imagine the locals don't want any foreigner to see how the meats are cut and stored here. It's embarassing to them. There are three photos showing the market that came out reasonably clear. The first photo shows the chopping blocks for the incoming meats.They are tree stumps. I suppose the only reason that these meats don't kill everyone that eats them is that they are so very fresh. It's been estimated to be less than an hour that the animal was breathing when they arrrive early in the morning. For those of us that are accustomed to much cleaner environments to have foods prepared it's hard to believe that more people don't get sick from this. It may be because their immune systems are always in high gear, or possibly that the situation is not as bad as it seems. It hasn't killed me yet. Yes, there is still time. Oh, and take a look at the sign. There are no preservatives in the meat.

11-13-2007, 12:31 PM	#12
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	This video clip just appeared out of the mass of photos. It's from the trip to Tam awan in Baguio. There was a very native looking bamboo bridge that ran from one side of a creek to another. The moment that I stepped onto it the movements and groans made me a bit nervous. Check your sound. It's a bit loud. This is what the bridge looks like from underneath in the walking path. This trip has some thrills in it. Mostly the traffic here in the provinces but also little surprise thrills like this.

11-13-2007, 02:50 PM	#13
SparkStalker Vivacious Vivisectionist Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 36	Alright, here's a couple, with more to come later... First up, on the way over - Mount Fuji from the air: Next, the view from our hotel window. We stayed at the Shangri-La, Makati. The mall you see is Glorietta (specifically, Glorietta 3.) The bomb las month was at the Glorietta 2 entrance, which would be off to the right of this picture. I've got a panoramic that I'll add later: Here's a telling shot. This is the Pasig river down in the Intramuros area, right near Rizal Park. You can see the "housing" under the bridge. What you can't really see in the photo are the kids swimming in the river, right next to the trash floating down it: Grave markers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. It's one of the most stunning and sobering places I've ever been...I'll add some pictures of the memorial later: Finally, Star City (without the Ice Palace thingy that Slang posted): Last edited by SparkStalker; 11-13-2007 at 03:00 PM.

11-13-2007, 03:03 PM	#14
SparkStalker Vivacious Vivisectionist Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 36	BTW, Slang, have you heard any more about the explosion in Quezon today?

11-13-2007, 04:38 PM	#15
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I havent heard a thing about it. Been busy uploading and editing photos and clips for .....3 days now. Hey, thanks for posting your images here too before I forget. Let me investigate the bombing before making any other comment.

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