March 7, 2010

An oasis from consumerism

A small pond within a small park in the middle of the Greenhills Shopping Center in the City of San Juan. It is right next to the tiangge (bazaar) and is outdoors, hence the covered walkway between buildings. I wonder if the thousands of shoppers that pass through the park everyday notice just how lush it is.

small park with pond in the Greenhills Shopping Center

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Scenic Sunday

41 comments:

  1. BlossomFlowerGirlMarch 7, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    An oasis indeed. A truly magic spot.
    Cheers.
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  2. ReenaMarch 7, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    hindi ko to napapansin. sa greenhills shopping complex to? saan part dun?

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  3. Verna LugaMarch 7, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Wow so romantic ito Hilds ....... Happy Sunday!

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  4. GeorgeMarch 7, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    It's hard to believe this is in the middle of a shopping center! It truly is an oasis.

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  5. JillMarch 7, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    ohh! it's really pretty, nice shot!

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  6. LowellMarch 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Lush is certainly the right word. How nice to have that in the midst or urbanity.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 7, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Good morning,
    this was indeed a joy to see in the middle of the night, in a city with way too much grey.

    Please have you all a nice Sunday.

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  8. Mike RoseMarch 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    A male refuge, a true oasis, when we wish to escape our shopaholic partners!

    Great shot and what a good idea.

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  9. Angela RobakMarch 7, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    I agree 100% with Blossom Girl – such a lush, magical spot. Looking at the photo, you feel like taking a really deep, meditative breath!!

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  10. TesMarch 7, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Very scenic, Hilda! It is indeed very lush. I've not been to the place, I would love to see it. Lovely and romantic! :)

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  11. JamesMarch 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    That's a beautiful area especially for a shopping center. It's so green. I love the shot and you even managed to get a reflection. :)

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  12. Louis la VacheMarch 7, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    If «Louis» were just seeing the photo and not reading the text, he would have NO idea this is in a mall!

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  13. Don and KriseMarch 7, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Oh Hilda, this is really something. Oasis is sure the word for it. I can almost smell the water and all the greenery.

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  14. gogouciMarch 7, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    The park itself would make a great destination point. The fact that I would be able to shop while visiting makes it more inviting.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 7, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    wow its so pretty! I love the lights!

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  16. EbieMarch 7, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I love the ambiance! Very romantic!

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  17. Oakland Daily PhotoMarch 7, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    We all can use a respite from modern life, even if we find it at the mall. Madrid's Atocha train station has something very similar. A pleasure to see.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 7, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    I love this photo. I can just hear the sounds of the water and everything. It's beautiful my friend. Well done :)

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  19. KirigalpoththaMarch 7, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Real oasis in the middle of a city!

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  20. EdenMarch 7, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    It is so beautiful. Wish I could visit this place someday

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  21. EuroangelMarch 7, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    this is truly romantic..hehehe! happy Sunday po!

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  22. brattcatMarch 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    How wonderful to have this kind of green space. Even if shoppers don't notice it (how could they not notice it?) it is probably adding an element of health (physical/mental) to the shopping experience.

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  23. cieldequimperMarch 7, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    An urban jungle! WOnderful Hilda!

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  24. BDPMarch 7, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Have nice sunday to you Hilds!

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  25. nice AMarch 7, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    This is such a great spot in a busy shopping center. I don't care if it's man-made. As long as I can see something green behind rushing people and as beautifully made as this, I feel refreshed and invigorated.

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  26. MeghaMarch 7, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Good place to take a break from shopping :)

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  27. Cezar and LéiaMarch 8, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    How nice that they cared to create this little green space!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  28. Carolyn FordMarch 8, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Beautiful walkway. And, your low light capture is so good.

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  29. VPMarch 8, 2010 at 3:21 AM

    A very nice place for some rest during a day of shopping...

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  30. HildaMarch 8, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Reena:
    You can't miss it. It's right in front of the chapel, between V-Mall and Uni-mart.

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  31. Rob SiemannMarch 8, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Nice finding this in a shopping mall!

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  32. escapeMarch 8, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    wow! i never tried tiangge at night. this i should try though i really need to find a safe place.

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  33. arabesqueMarch 8, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    wow, pretty pocket greenery indeed. ^0^ and it looks so serene at night.

    ps:
    i do hope the place is an anti-mosquito area. ^0^
    scared of lamoks. hehe...

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  34. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Take me away! Here's to a good week, Hilda!

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  35. UnknownMarch 9, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    Lovely lust!

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  36. LinneaMarch 9, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    It is lush looking...like a mini tropical paradise. Thanks for stopping by at mine. Enjoy the day.

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  37. Stefan JanssonMarch 9, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I hope they do, it' looks pretty amazing.

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  38. pennyMarch 24, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    What a wonderful delight for the eyes and mind, Hilda. It looks so peaceful.

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  39. Photo CacheMarch 24, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    i love the addition of water feature in shopping centers. They give a bit of relaxation to the soul.

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  40. UnknownMarch 24, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    i love your shot! i noticed this pond when i went to Greenhills before New Year.

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  41. DeniseinVAMarch 25, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    This would be a very attractive addition to a shopping mall. Lovely photo, thank you for sharing it.

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