Thursday, September 24, 2009

Arrows and Curves - TWTW


Arrows and curves along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).  SCTEx is, currently,  the Philippines' longest toll expressway at 94 kilometers (58.4 miles).  This expressway opened in early 2008, and shortened the travel time from Manila to Subic to almost 2 hours.




Posted for This Way Thurs-way

Pike Place Market [Palengke for Litratong Pinoy]

 














 

Sosy ang palengke ko ngayong linggo.  Isa sa pinakalumang palengke ito sa Amerika na nagbukas noong 1907 pa, at dinadayo ng mga turista.  Ang Pike Place Market sa Seattle, isang pampublikong palengke sa tabi ng Elliott Bay.  Hindi lang isda ang mabibili dito kundi  pati mga sariwang gulay at prutas, crafts ng mga local artists,  fresh flowers, may antique shops at tindahan ng comic books.  Maraming restaurants at dito rin matatagpuan ang pinakaunang Starbucks sa kasaysayan ng kape.

 Medyo nagulat ako nang sinabi ng aking kaibigan na pupunta kami sa palengke.  Feeling turista ako e, bakit sa palengke?  Ang pinagkakaguluhan pala dito ay ang pagbili ng salmon.  Kapag may bumili ng isda, dadamputin ng tindero ang 3-foot salmon at ihahagis nya sa isa pang tindero, at ihahagis naman uli hanggang masalo ng  kahero ang isda.  O di ba kakaiba?  Nagulat ako nang maghagisan sila ng isda, di ako nakakuha ng litrato!



Di pa nagsawa, bumalik pa kami sa gabi para magkape at mag-pose sa tabi ni Rachel, ang bronze cast piggy bank at unofficial mascot ng Pike Place Market.  Sa isang taon, umaabot daw sa $9,000 ang nilalaman ng liempo ni Rachel na  hinuhulog ng mga turista galing sa iba't-ibang bansa.


Sino ang mas sexy sa amin ni Rachel, aber?


















Check out the markets at Litratong Pinoy

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Take me fishing



I wondered if this man was fishing for fish or just wanted to enjoy some peace and quiet at the Kissing Rocks on Monday morning. I've always admired the patience of fishermen, although I still haven't fully appreciated the joys of fishing. I understand the bonding opportunities fishing present, especially between father and son. Children, I believe, who love to fish would develop a lifelong love for the outdoors, not to mention acquiring the virtue of patience---a necessity for a happy existence.




The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~ John Buchan





Tuesday, September 22, 2009

A boy in red - Ruby Tuesday


A boy in red and his comrades hanging out at the Kissing Rocks, a rocky tip of a cove in my hometown.




Posted for Ruby Tuesday



Friday, September 18, 2009

Moon-gazing at dusk




I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day;
In every thing that's light and gay.
I'll always think of you that way.
I'll find you
In the morning sun
And when the night is new.
I'll be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.


In loving memory of Lola Fanny.
1913-2009

Posted for Sky-watch, Friday