Photo walking: Scenes of Cebu City’s streets
Couple… holding hands. Sweet.
It was my rest day. I was bored and alone in my room. I decided to walk around the streets and took pictures. This idea was actually suggested by my co-worker who is also fond of taking pictures. He coined it – PHOTOWALKING.
Q. – What exactly is a Photowalk ?
A. – A photowalk is the act of walking around with your camera and photographing your surroundings. Recently the term has become synonymous with a group of photographers, walking in predetermined locations and then sharing their imagery. Alone or with a group, the purpose is still the same and that is to go out and shoot.
- From http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2008/02/a-guide-to-photowalking/
Photowalk is usually done by a group but this time I did it alone. I won’t have to tell you what streets in Cebu City but if you reside in the city you probably can tell where I took the pictures.
Merry Christmas everyone!
I wish everyone a joyful Christmas! Let there be peace on earth. I will be spending my Christmas tonight in the office. So I thought to write a quick post!
Merry Christmas! I stood on the street somewhere in Gorordo while waiting for a 17B jeepney to pass by and I noticed this simple lantern. It shines the small corner of the street. I gazed at the lantern and was mesmerized. It has a spell that gives joy to anyone who looks at it. I smiled for a moment just in time I stopped a jeepney that brought me to the office.
We bring an offering of worship to our King
No one on earth deserves the praises that we sing
Jesus, may you receive the honor that your due
Oh Lord we bring an offering to you.
We are an offering to you!Christmas Offering – Casting Crowns
Where is the place? It is in Moalboal, Cebu
I love Photography and I think I’ve said that many times here in my blog. Still aiming to get a very good DSLR (Nikon?) camera but as of this time I am out of budget so I am still loving my Samsung ES70 camera.
I like taking stolen stills especially in the beach. Not a long time ago, I was able to visit Moalboal, Cebu along with some friends and dang, I did steal stills. Not all pictures are stolen though.
With some editing using Adobe Lightroom 3.0 these are the pictures. Well, who knows you might find these pictures interesting. (You might probably search for Moalboal pictures??? So glad that I was able to help.)
- The girl in the beach.
- The white sands of Moalboal, Cebu
- You see that boat? We used that when we had our snorkeling.
- Moalboal Beach
- The peaceful shore of Moalboal, Beach
- Kids love swimming and playing in the beach.
- The kids, the sea, the boat.
- I like how the coconut husks form a line which I think was done by the wind.
- The picnic box and of course the Coca Cola plastic bottle filled with water.
- Another view of Moalboal Beach.
- The volleyball court in Moalboal.
- The rope that tied on the rock to support the volleyball net.
- Not only us but also the dogs (from the neighbor?) were there.
- The fishing boat.
- The place can be romantic sometimes.
- The affordable cottages of Saavedra Resort, Moalboa, Cebu.
- Moalboal Beach.
- The fisherman ready to take off?
- The fishing boat.
- Another view of the volleyball court.
- The cottages.
- Another pic of the cottages with people passing by the beach.
- The price of the using their amenities.
- Lovely gallons of water for you take a bathe.
Bunzie’s Cove of Tabogon, Cebu
If you are working in a call center industry, you probably have joined in team building activities. So where did your group go the last time? You see… planning a team building is not that easy. You have to consider a place where the whole group can agree and you have to consider a budget so everyone in the team can afford and can possibly go.
So having said that… I am going to share with you a place where you might go for a team building activity. The place is called Bunzie’s Cove located in Tabogon, Cebu. The place is perfect for team building.
It was a one night activity. We were 11 with 2 kids and we accommodated their so called Terrace Look Out worth 8K good for 8 persons. It has two floors which is really perfect for us. We decided that the room downstairs is for men and upstairs for ladies. Each room is air conditioned. Inside, you can see two queen sized beds, a refrigerator and a tower fan. No cable TV though. And of course, toilet and bath.
The room we got has a private swimming pool overlooking the sea. Beside the pool are the kitchen and the dining area. So one can witness a great ambiance while eating.
These are the pictures I got as a proof:
Cebu Northbus Terminal. It was my first time to come here.
Ceres. I thought this vehicle could transport us to Bunzies Cove.
Apparently, we ended riding in a bus as good as this. Duh. Typical Philippine bus.
After 2 hours of driving, we finally arrived in our room. They called this Terrace Look Out.
The swimming pool and the sea as seen from the room downstairs.
On the way down to the swimming pool and the kitchen.
The swimming pool as seen from the left.
The swimming pool as seen from the right, near the kitchen.
The kitchen.
The dining area.
High chairs good for chit chatting while facing the sea.
The cliff.
The spa room located at the left side of the pool.
The two level cottage as seen from the swimming pool
I don\’t know these flowers but they\’re lovely.
The gumamela flowers.
Those were all the pictures I can share. I am sorry if I did not post the pictures inside the room. We did not really spend the time inside the room because when we arrived the previous guests did not leave the house yet. They were supposed to leave at 12pm but we were able to settle our things at 2pm. As part of this inconvenience, the manager of the resort gave us a discount. Of course we have to ask a refund. But I can tell you the room was okay. It was clean enough for a guest, you know what I mean.
One of the reasons why I like the place is because of its exclusivity. We were the only guests who enjoyed the swimming pool. None other guests from other cottages used the pool. It was really exclusive for us. I think every cottages of Bunzie’s Cove has each a private swimming pool, a dining area and a kitchen. The place is quiet. If you like to buy something at the market, the caretaker of the house is willing enough to get you a vehicle. The staff are friendly as well.
What I don’t like is the traveling time. Being inside the bus is the worst experience I have. But it was all worth it.
For more information about Bunzie’s Cove, please visit their website: http://www.bunziescove.com The pictures on the website are great.
The Gathering at Mountain View Nature’s Park, Brgy. Busay, Cebu City
Ever wonder how Cebu City would look like at night? Of course you would imagine the lights sparkling like stars across your eyes. Just recently, my college buddies and I went to Mountain View Nature’s Park in Brgy. Busay, Cebu City to experience such majestic bird’s eye view of Metro Cebu City. We enjoyed the whole night and half of our day when we were there. I’d like to give you a tour of the said place. At 8:30pm, we gathered ourselves in JY Square Mall and ride in the resort’s van. The charge of the van is PhP 400.00 one way and a maximum of 10 persons, PhP 40.00/head in excess of 10 persons. Around 9pm, we arrived in the said place. There is an entrance fee of PhP 50.00/head.
Arriving in the place, choosing the cottage and spending the whole night
We chose their Family Room non-air-con good for 4 persons at PhP 1,500.00 The room has toilet and bath, two regular sized beds and a veranda.
The vicinity map. The place is really huge and by looking on this map, you will know the where to of the place.
This is what I am talking about. This is Cebu City at night. Captured right in the verandah of our cottage.
outside our cottage
Our cottage.
Another city view,taken near the door of our cottage. I can not help it but appreciate the place.
There are several tables and benches available good for people who likes to gather, sit and talk.
I took about 420 steps just to get in our cottage. This is the path going to our room.
A sneak peak of our room which has 2 beds in it. Say hi to Daidai and Kitoy.
Many sculptures are in the place. The T-Rex and it was like ready to invade Cebu City.
The vicinity map as seen from the veranda of our cottage and the mini restaurant.
Cebu City at night…
Just by gazing on the lights, you will be comforted and relaxed.
You will definitely have a good talk with your friends if you sit on the bench see saw.
Videoke time. You sing and you pay PhP 5.00
Reminiscing college years inside the room.
Goodbye night! Time for the sun to rise…
It is about time for sunrise.
Cebu City at 5:00am
the city early morning
The sun rises
Can you recognize the buildings?
Another view…
The executive rooms good for two
420 steps on the way to our room
The signage.
The vicinity map
The childrens park
You can play with the statues.
The ugly mermaid.
The ugly frogs.
The T-Rex still awake
Another view of the childrens park
The native rooms
The swimming pool
The pool opens at 9am until 9pm. Entrance per head is PhP 100.00
Swimming pool pic 1
Swimming pool pic 2
Swimming pool pic 3
Swimming pool pic 4
So those are the pictures I can share… while there are things that can not be described on the pictures… Let me tell you that when you are in Mountain View Nature Park, the wind that will touch your face/skin is very fresh and cool… however you need to sweat first before you can travel all the surroundings. There are the still places of the resort we did not visit because it was tiring… you need to hike for so many steps… going back and forth in our cottage would literally lose you 10 pounds.
OTHER FACILITIES: View Deck, Camp Site, Canteen, Billiard, Table Tennis, Playground, Land Transport, Karaoke, Videoke, 24 hour electricity and 24 hours security. [as printed on their brochure]
For Information and Reservation, you may contact:
MOUNTAIN VIEW NATURE’S PARK
Sitio Garaje, Brgy. Busay, Cebu City
6000 Philippines
Telephone Numbers: 516-4372; 419-2300; 419-2083
Cellphone Numbers: 0921-834-7743 (Smart); 0922-822-7533 (Sun)
UPDATE: (02/29/2012) Someone told me that those numbers above are no longer working. The resort must have new contact numbers to reach in which I do not have on file. Guys, please care to leave a comment if you know the contact number of the resort. I appreciate it. Thanks.
Thank you for reading! God bless!
Sea Gypsies in Cebu City Pier 1
Back when I was a child, I was picky in terms of what food to eat. I usually complained to my parents the foods they fed on me – how I disgusted them. I was around 7 – 9 years old that time and I still remember what my Lolo Samuel said the moment he heard my complains – “Mac, you are so blessed to have these foods. They are nutritious. These are prepared and ready to eat – you’ll just have to open your mouth and survive. Other people don’t have food to eat. They strive to survive. You should be happy.”
My Lolo Samuel passed away. This makes me so emotional having to remember his words. I did not understand his words way back then. I did not see other people striving, I only saw my friends with their moms feeding Tender Juicy hotdogs on them.
Just recently, I saw these sea gypsies in Cebu City Pier 1 begging for money and I just realized how true my Lolo Samuel was. These sea gypsies (Badjaos) need some help. It is more like your one peso is their key so they can survive for that day.
I just wanted to post the pictures I took. Let these pictures tell its own story.
A kid with his mom and another women begging for your mercy
I felt pity with the little boy. He should be at least watching Dora that time
Another picture of the sea gypsies
Just so you know, I decided to throw a one peso coin and the mother unfortunately did not get the coin.
Doing her thing
I have a strange feeling that somehow the little boy is enjoying this adventure with his mother. How old is he?
A family
It is not a sin to be wealthy. Yet it is not a blessing to be poor. Jesus loves these folks. I wonder if the government does something to help these people.
We know that these people exist. AT least we have all the reason why we should be thankful.
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