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.
If you're from the Philippines and would like to chat about it and make friends, come join us.
I guess you don't have to be a bus enthusiast like me to be familiar with the 'Jell Transport' company that has long been a recognisable part of the Manila landscape for years.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Back in the days of 2009, Zumba was conducted in Rizal Park on weekends.
Obviously they were very popular, as they were in a few malls I visited, but I'm unsure if it is still a thing there today.
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Doing the Zumba thing.
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Not sure if this word has any unusual meaning outside of Australia, but is sure was cause for a giggle when I saw the business name.
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Following the Zumba, we went exploring Rizal Park .
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M/S Philippines.
Originally the M/S Augustus, built back in 1950 for the Italian Line.
In 1976 she was retired and sold to Hong Kong, where she was to sail under five names, before being sold to the Manila Hotel where she is seen here.
She would later be sold for scrapping, this occurring in India during 2012.
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More Rizal Park action.
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A life-sized carabao (water buffalo) statue in Rizal Park.
It was chosen as the national animal of the Philippines as it is an image of hard work and perseverance.
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Not a lady I think I'd want to argue with ;-).
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Guess we shall finish up with another Manila bus of the era, this time Newman Goldliner.
There is no doubting that the local buses are nearly as colourful as the jeepneys.
Photos: Brad Peadon
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