Month: February 2014

Baywalk, Manila Bay, Philippines Scenes

Baywalk, Manila Bay, Philippines Scenes

Living near Manila Bay has its advantages. Walking at sunset is both enjoyable and scenic. It’s not just the sunset which catches your view, but everything else you can find.

Sneak Peek: Gluten-Free Chocolatey Nutty Oats Cookies

Sneak Peek: Gluten-Free Chocolatey Nutty Oats Cookies

This week’s recipe for ManilaSpeak.com will be a gluten-free chocolatey nutty oats cookie. We took the cookies up to Pico de Loro, and they were perfect for trail food.

Pico de Loro Hike

Pico de Loro Hike

Pico de Loro has a hiking trail in Maragondon, Cavite. Reggie and I, along with some friends went up the trail yesterday. The others were much faster than us, so we decided to just go at it at our own pace and enjoy the hike.

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Rene and Reggie going down one of the many inclines

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Sneak Peak: Pico de Loro Climb

Sneak Peak: Pico de Loro Climb

We went up the Pico de Loro trail in Cavite today. We’re beat, and aching all over. We enjoyed ourselves though. Will post more pictures tomorrow when I don’t ache so much.  

Trick Bikers at Roxas Boulevard Baywalk

Trick Bikers at Roxas Boulevard Baywalk

Roxas Boulevard Baywalk has trick bikers practicing their stunts across Rajah Sulayman Park. I hope they continue practicing in the area as they’re pretty cool to watch.

Rooster in the City

Rooster in the City

A fighting cock lying in wait along San Andres Street
A fighting cock lying in wait along San Andres Street

Cockfighting is a national pastime in the Philippines. Even in the city, sabongeros raise and care for roosters in any space they can find. One common area I find roosters in is in between electrical posts.

Butter Cake Recipe Up at ManilaSpeak.com

Butter Cake Recipe Up at ManilaSpeak.com

This week’s recipe is up at ManilaSpeak.com.  

Playing in the Streets: Why Manila Needs More Parks

Playing in the Streets: Why Manila Needs More Parks

Children playing in the streets, dodging running cars in the midst of play.

Manila in the Early Evening

Manila in the Early Evening

On our jeepney ride home from Buendia, Reggie and I were able to sit in the front seat next to the driver. I like riding shotgun because I’m able to take some photos.

At the  Mabini Side of Harrison Plaza, some pedicabs are waiting for passengers
At the Mabini Side of Harrison Plaza, some pedicabs are waiting for passengers. The light is from the vehicle behind us.

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Office Flowers Through Lomography Petzval Lens

Office Flowers Through Lomography Petzval Lens

I took my Lomography Petzval lens to the office today to see how it would take plants and flowers.