New Year's Eve and New Year's Day were celebrated by the four of us in Dumaguete. A port city on the island of Negros. It is about a four hour drive from Cebu plus a half hour on the ferry. We had great travelling mercies from safety in each of the "overtakings" or passing of vehicles to making the ferry in time inspite of some rainy weather and poorer visibility. This was the hotel in which we stayed. Our balcony was the one above the main door. The fireworks and celebrations on New Year's Eve lasted long and were enjoyed by us all. So here we are into 2009.
On New Year's Day we walked around the city. Most of the markets' were open. Everyone we met was happy to exchange happy new year greetings. This is a picture of a very common mode of transportation in the Philippines. This one is attached to a small motorbike. Some of them are attached to bicycles. Each one is decorated in its own style and messages. It is quite entertaining to read those messages.
A beautiful hibiscus plant blooming in the city center market area.
Vulcanizing happens alot. Many businesses sport this sign. It seems to mean "retreading of tires".
We enjoyed walking on the stone walk in front of our hotel and on the waterfront. It is most unusual from many parts of Cebu City in that it is actually possible to run and walk on. Walking is possible in Cebu City. However, one needs to watch one's step rather closely as there could be sudden changes in elevation, or holes, or the sidewalk could stop. In any case, the Christmas lights were strung on the trees and it was festive.
On New Year's Day we walked around the city. Most of the markets' were open. Everyone we met was happy to exchange happy new year greetings. This is a picture of a very common mode of transportation in the Philippines. This one is attached to a small motorbike. Some of them are attached to bicycles. Each one is decorated in its own style and messages. It is quite entertaining to read those messages.
A beautiful hibiscus plant blooming in the city center market area.
Vulcanizing happens alot. Many businesses sport this sign. It seems to mean "retreading of tires".We enjoyed walking on the stone walk in front of our hotel and on the waterfront. It is most unusual from many parts of Cebu City in that it is actually possible to run and walk on. Walking is possible in Cebu City. However, one needs to watch one's step rather closely as there could be sudden changes in elevation, or holes, or the sidewalk could stop. In any case, the Christmas lights were strung on the trees and it was festive.
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