Coming from an hour flight from Manila via PAL to Tacloban City, I found myself meeting two virtual friends who became reality at around 11 AM on July 1, 2012.
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With friends Keith of Tacloban City and Ormoc City’s Ephraim |
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Sizzling Bangus with Rice only at Php 51 per order at Open Rice Restaurant, Tacloban City |
After a quick breakfast at a local restaurant for Php 51 each, we wasted no time in roaming around the city amidst the looming dark sky and heavy rains.
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Leyte Provincial Capitol. A storm is brewing right ahead. |
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Flags flying free |
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On the very steps of Leyte Provincial Capitol is where Pres. Sergio Osmeña
was inducted into presidency |
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Sto. Niño Parish Church |
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Church interiors |
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Belfry |
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An old mirror at the People’s Center and Public Library just beside the Sto, Niño Shrine and Romualdez Musuem |
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Curious as a cat, I slipped behind those old draperies on stage,
greeting me were the former first couple’s painting on the wall |
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This photo mosaic will greet you at the hotel lobby.
Looking closely, these shows various local celebrities visiting the place |
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The colorful hotel is located at P. Paterno Street, Tacloban City. For hotel reservations, you can reach them
at hotelalejandro@globelines.com.ph,
Phone Numbers: 321-7033 / 321-7509 / 321-7510 /
321-7677 / 321-7688 / 523-7873
Fax: 523-7872 |
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The upper floors showcase photographs of Tacloban and surrounding areas during the second world war period |
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My friends Keith and Ephie |
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This building served as temporary capitol during WWII |
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I just love anything antique |
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When we dropped by here, it was at lunch time, the staff was on break
With a little coaxing and pleading, matched with a cute, warm smile, we were allowed in early by the kind guard on duty |
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Window to my soul? |
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Memories of the past |
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Capping the day at a local cool cafe |
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Ganda naman ng Hotel Alejandro. Tuwang-tuwa ka na naman sigurado. Hehe. 🙂
Ay oo super duper! hahahaha! OLD HOUSE EH! weeeee!
wow tacloban!! I shall visit this place soon since its quite near lng ehere my lola resides (in Ormoc) 🙂 lovely photos btw!
WANDER SHUGAH
Hey girl! 🙂 Ormoc ka lang pala! I visited Ormoc one afternoon in this trip….i'll post about it soon!
And thanks for the compliment about the photos! 🙂
Very nice photos! Na-explore ko uli ang Tacloban because of you!
Thank you Ephraim.
Good…
Thank you!