2010: PHILIPPINE VIEWS - MIXED COLLECTION - PART 2

 

Howdee once again one and all.

Before starting, I want to really say how much I truly appreciate the email feedback I have been receiving about the random Philippine series of posts.

I am not a person who enjoys going to the usual touristy places, I far prefer to be around Divisoria than Boracay.

Of course this is an attitude that stuns the more normal people of society, however it is what it is. I just find more interest in the everyday, an everyday that is a decade and a half ago in this post.

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Random locals around the Divisoria Common Bus Terminal outside Tutuban railway station in Manila.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Inside Ever Mall on Commonwealth in Quezon City.

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It was approaching election time and Manny is on the prowl for votes.

Outside the MRT3 Shaw Boulevard station on EDSA, with first generation vehicle 010 passing by.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Outside SM Mega Mall on EDSA in Manila.

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Aquino statues in Rizal Park on a very lovely night.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Corazon 'Cory' Aquino statue.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Rizal Monument in Rizal (or Luneta if you prefer) Park.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Iconic Kalesas sit near Rizal Park in Ermita.

Photo: Brad Peadon

More people enjoying the evening happening in Rizal Park.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Somewhere between Tagkawayan and Sipocot in the Bicol region.

I absolutely love photographing these structures for possible modelling purposes.

Photo: Brad Peadon

The impressive looking National Museum building.

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Little, but very packed, sari-sari store in Rizal Park.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Lovely local lady awaiting her turn to grab some snacks.

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When it comes to transport, space is never wasted. :-)

Pretty sure the actual driver is the guy above the kid in green.

Baywalk, Manila

Photo: Brad Peadon

Lapu Lapu statue in Rizal Park.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Police car M-3518 at Baywalk, Manila

Yeah, I tend to photograph anything it would seem.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Bongo van on Baywalk, Manila

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Baywalk lighting, Manila

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Just seeing this has me craving some barbeque again

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This beautiful old house is located in Brgy Lutucan (Quezon Province), right near the local railway station.

It has since been restored, and is looking great.

The house today.

Photo: Brad Peadon

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Video: Lutucan Station 2022

Video: Lutucan Station 2018

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Further Reading:

Lutucan Station 2009

Philippine Random Views 2010 - Part 1

Lantangan Masbate -2022

Love The Philippines!

Philippine Railway Historical Society

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COCKATOO ISLAND - 24-3-2024 - PART 2

Cockatoo Island (Wareamah)

UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  One of the best parts of having one of the world's most awesome nieces staying with us, is being able to spend a heap of quality time (its called bonding time apparently) with her while touring around our city sights.

In an unexpected turn of events, it turns out we share numerous interests in common, and her time with us will likely remain amongst the best periods in my mediocre time spent on this planet.

So, one of those places on top of the 'to do' list had to be our Cockatoo Island. A location chokkas full of history, and located along our beautiful Sydney Harbour.

Cockatoo Island History

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In this second installment, we look at some of the remaining photos taken on Cockatoo Island, followed by our return to Circular Quay.

There is a third part that you're still having to endure, a trip to Manly and back in the wheelhouse of the Catherine Hamlin. But that endurance test is for another day.

 Rail based mobile crane.

Photo: Brad Peadon

About to wander through the 'Dog-Leg Tunnel'..

Photo: Brad Peadon

Southern Stair again. Not the easiest climb, but the rewards are more than worth it.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Semi9-Retired Foamer superstar Virl seen around the convict area.

Photo: Brad Peadon

Virgin Airlines passes behind the chimney located at the west end of the island..

Photo: Brad Peadon

The footpath to the upper island is vastly more easier, if not more drawn out, than the earlier Southern Stair.

Thinking about it, I wonder why it is called 'Southern Stair' and not 'Southern Stairs'?

Photo: Brad Peadon

#1 slipway, with #2 out of view on the right.

Photo: Brad Peadon

The preserved MV Cape don at Waverton..

Photo: Brad Peadon

 Freshwater & Queenscliff in Balmain.

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 Approaching Balmain ferry wharf.

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 A couple of Sydney icons as we enter Circular Quay.

The bridge and Opera House, not us. Just in case you were wondering.

Photo: Brad Peadon

 Catherine Hamlin approaching Circular Quay.

She would later be our transport to Manly and back.

Photo: Brad Peadon

 Fred Hollows departing Circular Quay for somewhere or another.

Photo: Brad Peadon

 Time for a bit of a feed before moving on to other things.

At least the Circular Quay Maccas know how to fill up a sundae, unlike the tight-wads at the General Holmes Drive one outside the airport.

Photo: Brad Peadon

 

Obviously your not going to be around the Quay without visiting this iconic Sydney building.

Photo: Brad Peadon

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Passing time in Customs House, opposite Circular Quay railway station.

Photos: Brad Peadon

Customs House opened in 1845.

Partially rebuilt to current design in 1887.

Photos: Brad Peadon

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Got a bit bored waiting for two hours to get our Manly ferry.

So obviously the camera is brought out. :-)

Photo: Brad Peadon

Continued in 'Part 3'.

You have been warned.

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Further Reading:

Best Cockatoo Island Map I've Found.

Cockatoo Island Official Site.

Cockatoo Island Memories.

Inside The Eerie 'Dog-Leg Tunnel'.

MV Cape Don Society.

Cockatoo Island Ferry Timetable.

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