We were already up at the crack of dawn last Sunday, and a few minutes past 4 AM we were already on a bus bound for Manila. Our destination: Manila Bay, one of the world's most beautiful natural harbours.
Yeyette caught a bug a few days ago and was suffering from a hoarse voice and itchy throat. Since she's heavy with child, she cannot take any medication for it might affect our baby. So we had to resort to some old-fashioned natural treatment: the sea breeze from Manila Bay, said to have curative effects as per the older Manileño folks.
We arrived there a few minutes before 6 AM. But there were already many people!
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| Behind Krystal is the Quirino Grandstand, named after President Elpidio Quirino, the first president who was sworn in there. The place was still lighted as it was still a bit dark when we arrived. |
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| Right beside the grandstand is the entrance to the Manila Ocean Park, the country's first world-class marine theme park, and Hotel H2O, famous for its marine-themed rooms and suites. |
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| The last time me and Yeyette were here (and I can't remember when), Hotel H 2O wasn't around yet. The view of the bay from this spot used to be wide. |
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| We didn't stay here for long because somebody was smoking. We moved to another area. |
Unfortunately, the air was still that morning. There was no breeze at all because of the unwanted easterlies, rendering my jacket virtually useless. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed the scenery, and enjoyed looking at the people enjoying the place too.
This part of bayside is still within the area of Rizal Park in the district of Ermita. Back in the day, when malls were not yet the center of Filipino social meet-ups, Rizal Park's bay area was the preferred picnic place of many a Manileño family and barcadahán. Even those from within and without Metro Manila flock here to experience the fresh breeze flowing from the bay.
I still remember the cool morning years ago when we brought here my sister Faye who was then about a year old at that time. She was suffering from a lingering cough, and no amount of medication would drive it away. My maternal grandmother who lives in Tondo suggested that we bring her by the bay on a very early morning in order for her lungs to gulp in fresh sea air. And so we did. In just a few days after that, Faye's cough was gone! My mom too also said that during their younger years, she and her siblings were brought here by our grandparents whenever they had respiratory problems.*
Then as now, Manila Bay (or Bahía de Manila to the history-conscious) is still famous for its picturesque sunsets. Today, many people still visit the place to relax and enjoy the bay view, with its anchored ships, and slowly moving yachts, and gentle birds hovering over the waters. However, it is already rare for one to see the genteel type killing time here. It is sad to note that many vagrants thrive in many places. Needless to say, Rizal Park's bayside will forever remain as the ultimate picnic venue and place of relaxation for many Filipinos in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Just keep the place clean before you leave. Please.
Click here to see more photos of our early morning relaxation by the bay!
*Just a reminder, guys: I never had any training in medicine. Therefore, I cannot and will not guarantee that this set up always works. I just want to share that it did work for my sister, my mom, and her siblings (although subsiding, Yeyette's cough has not yet left her as of this writing). And I heard that it worked for many other people as well. But hey, don't take my word for it and blame me afterwards if your respiratory ailments get worse. The best solution is still to go visit your friendly neighborhood doctor. =)
I still remember the cool morning years ago when we brought here my sister Faye who was then about a year old at that time. She was suffering from a lingering cough, and no amount of medication would drive it away. My maternal grandmother who lives in Tondo suggested that we bring her by the bay on a very early morning in order for her lungs to gulp in fresh sea air. And so we did. In just a few days after that, Faye's cough was gone! My mom too also said that during their younger years, she and her siblings were brought here by our grandparents whenever they had respiratory problems.*
Then as now, Manila Bay (or Bahía de Manila to the history-conscious) is still famous for its picturesque sunsets. Today, many people still visit the place to relax and enjoy the bay view, with its anchored ships, and slowly moving yachts, and gentle birds hovering over the waters. However, it is already rare for one to see the genteel type killing time here. It is sad to note that many vagrants thrive in many places. Needless to say, Rizal Park's bayside will forever remain as the ultimate picnic venue and place of relaxation for many Filipinos in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Just keep the place clean before you leave. Please.
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*Just a reminder, guys: I never had any training in medicine. Therefore, I cannot and will not guarantee that this set up always works. I just want to share that it did work for my sister, my mom, and her siblings (although subsiding, Yeyette's cough has not yet left her as of this writing). And I heard that it worked for many other people as well. But hey, don't take my word for it and blame me afterwards if your respiratory ailments get worse. The best solution is still to go visit your friendly neighborhood doctor. =)
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