Filipino Flashback Manila Bar Scene
January 12, 2018 by David Herd
Part of my personal online photo albums, as opposed to my FiveStarVagabond travel blog.
Filipino Flashback Manila Bar Scene
Filipino Flashback Manila Bar Scene started for me way back in 1980 as you can see from the above photo. I returned in 1987 & 1997 but have not been back there since.
Manilas’s famous Jeepneys
Jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II
The Duterte administration is demanding that any jeepneys in violation of updated regulations — including those built more than 15 years ago — are taken off the roads by Jan. 1, 2018. New rules on size, accessibility and engine quality could take thousands of vehicles out of service, as well as potentially endangering the livelihoods of drivers and others in the jeepney industry. The changes could also effectively mean the end of a Filipino design icon.
It will be sad to see them go.
Known in the Philippines as the “King of the Road,” jeepneys are also renowned for having designs as loud as their roaring engines. Embracing a “more is better” philosophy, owners use vibrant colors and busy ornamentation to decorate their vehicles.
On the bus to Angeles City.
Accompanied by two Adelaide lads, Ron Gillette & Jim Cox. Jim eventually moved from Australia to Angeles City but I lost track of him 20 years ago.
Recovering at the beach
Just a small hangover to deal with.
Here is the cure
A Margarita & a fresh coconut. 🙂
Doug Ritchies & Jim Cox
Two old friends of mine from when I was living in Adelaide from 1972 to 1974.
Found myself a friend in Angeles City
These Filipino girls speak perfect English & really know how to look after you. 🙂
OK, back to Manila.
Outside nearly every shop lurks an armed guard, obviously there is a reason for this. 🙂
The Firehouse in 1987
I can’t believe 31 years have flashed by.
After all this time I understand the Firehouse is still going, and so am I. 🙂
What time can I start having fun?
And yes, I did take her home with me. 🙂
Can you blame me?
Absolutely gorgeous.
Am I missing work?
No way Jose.
Take a closer look at her hair
Very curly indeed, her father was a U.S. marine. (what a great face she has)
Can’t help being popular. 🙂
Is is me or the Pesos they are after? Remembering of course in those days I was a bit of a chick magnet. 🙂
Jump forward 10 years to 1997
Doug Ritchies at Brisbane airport Doug was a very tough Cockney.
Our first night in Manila
Let the games begin. 🙂
That’s Doug in the middle being swamped & I’m with Simone who was a friend of mine from the Gold Coast.
I told you we were friends. 🙂
A hot spa with some Stolichnaya.
Here are some more posts to check out
Life 2015 Family history Life 1982
Adelaide 1972 Iron Bar Freddy Sydney 2006
Thailand 2008 Gold Coast Babes World trip 2003
A-One hotel on Beach Road
For a great room rate at the A-One hotel opposite the beach just book through THIS LINK.
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