For over four decades I have been a rail and bus photographer.
However, during this time I have aimed the lens at other subjects, be they different transportation, scenery, buildings and other bollocks.
Given these do not really fit the scope of my other sites, I felt compelled to set up a new site so as to inflict my other photographic garbage upon the world.
While primarily Philippine and Australian content, there will be the occasional forays into Fiji and Hong Kong. Perhaps other locations should the current pandemic ever allow it.
So sit back and enjoy, or hate, even be indifferent. That choice is purely up to you.

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Thursday 25 May 2023

LANTANGAN MANDAON MASBATE - PART 4







Lantangan Elementary School
These 'I Love' signs have become part of the landscape all around the Philippines nowadays. I noticed numerous during this trip, including Masbate City and the beautiful Hondagua in Quezon Province.
Photo: Brad Peadon




 Has taken me two decades of collecting to finally find 'Tanduay 65'. Thankfully my wife was paying more attention while we were in Gaisano Mall in Masbate City.
After searching for so long, a talk with the Tanduay company revealed that it is only made for the Cebu market.
With this in mind, I had resigned myself to either putting up without it in the collection, or going to Cebu. I really wasn't expecting to find it in Masbate City.
However, those older Gaisano Malls never disappoint.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Travelling up the 'Lantangan Motorway' to the farm of a family member.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Hairiest Guinea Pig I have ever seen.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Tin Tin sure loves Tocino.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The entrance into the seaside part of Lantangan is absolutely beautiful. Would be paradise to set up shop here and see out your final years.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Green does not come much greener.
Photo: Brad Peadon





A little known fact is that Babe retired to Lantangan following the end of her movie career.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Discussion plans to build SM Lantangan along the Lantangan Motorway.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Local Carabao playing hide and seek with his mates.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Tin Tin exploring the local shubbery.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Carabao still looking for his hiding friend above.
Photo: Brad Peadon





 A random Lantangan canine.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Magnificent early morning view from Lantangan.
Photo: Brad Peadon


More random Lantangan canines.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Mega-prawns the size of a large rodent are about to be consumed by hungry Lantangians.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Junction of Balud Road and the Lantangan Motorway.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Yet seemingly impossible to actually buy it there.


Come on Lantangan sari-sari stores, time to stock up on quality beverages.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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Last Night Party

Alas, with all trips, our time in Lantangan soon ran out.
I wanted to stay longer, but I had a few appointments in Naga City that I had to get to.
I am hoping to return to photograph the barangay fiesta, but that sadly will rely on permission being granted from the 'Minister of War and Finance' and those she travels with.
I really only know who a fraction of these people are. The Asawa was able to identify some, so am sorry if your name is spelt wrong, is completely incorrect, I totally left out due to not being recognised (possibly due to being lasing on the night).


People at the farewell party.
Red: Nany
Middle: Ana
Rear: Rosie
Photo: Brad Peadon


Even more people at the farewell party.
Ones Asawa is standing closest to the camera, while my nephew Jonarie is in the yellow, sitting behind the local cutie :-) Eduardo behind him, and apparently Peter in blue.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Even more unknown people at the farewell party.
Yellow: Danny, who I believe is a former barangay captain.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Time to pig out.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Nany and her daughter Abby (Miss Philippines 2022)



Tin Tin and Jonarie.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Betty & Gerry.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Ernie in white, Jonarie in yellow..
Photo: Tin Tin




Time for departure, and a final gathering of Lantangians.
Jonarie, Edwin, Leny, Nany, Betty, Gerry, Nhing, Tin Tin and Efren.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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Video: Sabangan Beach Resort (Laiya, Batangas)


Video: City Of Dreams (Manila)


Video: Rubber tyre road tram (Manila)
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