Monday Memories: San Diego Airport

There's one thing I like about the airport in San Diego, CA. They serve booze. They have a mini museum. I was waiting for my Auntie to pick me up when it was my second time to visit. I got to stroll around and take some pictures.

Mastering the art of airports... Whatever that is.

Nothing screams "Airport Museum" like having an aviation relic in the waiting area.

Learning a little history while waiting for my ride.

Unattended Bags?

I don't know what this is, but yeah, it is something.

Okay, so that plane was a reproduction. That figures...

Not exactly crowded right now...

In grainy monochrome. Well, why not?

I wonder who's he waiting for...

Don't ask me. I don't know what's going on here either. There's a description here somewhere but I forgot to take a picture of it.

Until then, let's get lost and wander! :)

Monday Memories: Strolls Around Saratoga

Exactly two years ago today, that was when I was spending my final days in San Mateo before I was going to fly back to Manila. Needless to say, I miss the place.

Artificial stream. This is the view I remember most in the Saratoga area.

On afternoons when we got back after work I used to go out and took strolls around Saratoga Square. It's a lovely place. There's a wide park with playgrounds and there's even a pool. The houses are lovely and I felt like I was in relative safety. I simply love the neighborhood overall.

Simple rules to help folks stay out of trouble.

Pick up after your pooch!

I would've wanted to play here but I didn't want folks calling the Park Management nor the cops on me.

Overall, a beautiful place! Just look at that sky and the nicely made houses.

These arch things are a nice touch.

Here's another view of the artificial stream.

If I face the opposite direction from the image above, this is what I'd see.

Extra wide stepping stones are a nice touch.

Tired from all that walking? You can sit here.

Frog statues. Personally I'd rather see a Squirtle.

Up close I don't find them cute.

There's also this. Not cute either.

Big brother watching me.

By nightfall, the grounds become empty.

Maybe it's just me, but I find empty swings unsettling.

Empty slides feel kinda lonely too.

The rest of the images can be viewed here:

Until then, let's get lost and wander! :)

Monday Memories: Strolls Around Saratoga

Exactly two years ago today, that was when I was spending my final days in San Mateo before I was going to fly back to Manila. Needless to say, I miss the place.

Artificial stream. This is the view I remember most in the Saratoga area.

On afternoons when we got back after work I used to go out and took strolls around Saratoga Square. It's a lovely place. There's a wide park with playgrounds and there's even a pool. The houses are lovely and I felt like I was in relative safety. I simply love the neighborhood overall.

Simple rules to help folks stay out of trouble.

Pick up after your pooch!

I would've wanted to play here but I didn't want folks calling the Park Management nor the cops on me.

Overall, a beautiful place! Just look at that sky and the nicely made houses.

These arch things are a nice touch.

Here's another view of the artificial stream.

If I face the opposite direction from the image above, this is what I'd see.

Extra wide stepping stones are a nice touch.

Tired from all that walking? You can sit here.

Frog statues. Personally I'd rather see a Squirtle.

Up close I don't find them cute.

There's also this. Not cute either.

Big brother watching me.

By nightfall, the grounds become empty.

Maybe it's just me, but I find empty swings unsettling.

Empty slides feel kinda lonely too.

The rest of the images can be viewed here:

Until then, let's get lost and wander! :)

Harbor Square Afternoon

Empty Chairs on a Cloudy Afternoon

I hardly go to Harbor Square these days. These were taken from a few months ago when I was with my dad and bro. Harbor Square will always have its charm for me though. It's where I learned a lot when I was practicing the very basics in Photography. I practically learned how to do night photography in Harbor Square.

Of course, having a day job means not being able to do it regularly. I usually go here at night, but being here in mornings or afternoons isn't bad either... If you know where to look.

Empty Tables In The Afternoon. Things usually pick up here around dinner time. Around the afternoon this is a usual sight in the restaurants in Harbor Square.

Cocoon Light - No, this is not a Kaiju egg about to hatch. It's just a lantern with a light bulb inside.

The Metro Manila Skyline seen from Harbor Square captured with a Fisheye lens.

Another angle including the clouds.

I'm pretty sure the chain means "Don't go beyond this point and jump."

A not so dramatic sunset shot.

This is one of the things anyone will commonly see in Harbor Square. I still think this is the ultimate chick magnet, more than any fancy car. This is one ridiculously expensive rich boy toy.

Until then, let's get lost and wander. :)