January 28, 2009

Bargains

A tiny lane between two commercial buildings too narrow for cars but too wide for 'just' pedestrians was converted into a semi-open—roofed but no doors—bargain center, a baratilyo. The stall on the right is selling clothes: three pairs of shorts for 100 pesos (a little more than US$2) and leggings for 150 or 200 pesos. The stall on the left sells bags (the messenger bags go for 50 pesos only), underwear, towels (100 pesos for a bath towel), tie-dyed sarongs and pillowcases. Other stalls farther down the lane sell more clothes and all sorts of fashion and home accessories. If I need a quick (it's only one tricycle ride away from our house) and cheap shopping hit, this is where I go.

shopping bargain center

24 comments:

  1. OlivierJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    cela fait penser a un immense marché aux puces (sur Paris)

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  2. HalcyonJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    A shopper's paradise! I love the colors.

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  3. LoisJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Looks like a great place to go and enjoy an afternoon!

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  4. Mary Stebbins TaittJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    I love the wonderful abundance of brightly-colored things. Beautiful and fun!

    An American friend of mine is dating a Filipino woman (in Manila, she works for the government) and he says your people are much more cheerful and loving than ours. He says they rarely complain, but make the best of everything. Useful skills, if it is true. I'd like to be more like that myself!

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  5. angelaJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    I'd really enjoy a rummage through those stalls. I'm sure I'd find something useful..

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  6. DentonJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Very colorful display ... The closest type of shop we have in the US would be a flea market. Until I posted this comment I have note thought about the origins of the term. It is not preserved as negative. Wikipedia says the origins may be that "buyers and sellers may be as active as fleas".

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  7. abcJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Lovely colourful scene. And incredibly low prices.

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  8. david santosJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Excellent posting!!!!
    Congratulations!!!!

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  9. Debbie Courson SmithJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    There's so much crammed in there, and it's neatly presented, too.

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  10. pennyJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Love the colors! What a lively and fun place to go shopping ;)

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  11. SarettaJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    I love all those bright colors! Everyone dresses in black, brown and grey here in the winter...

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  12. brattcatJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    I'd love to go shopping here with you, Hilda.

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  13.  gmirageJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    One-stop shopping lane! I like the striped blue toned and the brown toned shirt behind the mannequin!

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  14. GeorgeJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    I've heard of bargain basements -- you've got a bargain lane. You also got a wonderful picture.

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  15. marleyJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Goodness me there are bargains to be had galore! I can see why you go there for a cheap shopping hit. I think I'll have to get there too!

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  16. Christina SJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I love looking round stalls and markets - it's very different from store shopping, and you never know what you might find.

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  17. nobuJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    It's so colourful!!

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  18. escapeJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    whoa! baragains definitely attract a lot of people.

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  19. SH -icJanuary 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    thanks for your good words.. i follow now your blog be well aloha andrea

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  20. TameraJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Ah. I miss the shopping in the PI! Always something interesting to be found!

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  21. tr3ntaJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    beautiful colorful place!!!

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  22. PatJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I absolutely LOVE to browse through these places!!!

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  23. Ming the MercilessFebruary 3, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Love the colors and texture in the photo.

    So did you buy anything?

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  24. Joe NarvaezFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Murang mura...

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