July 4, 2010

Finally!

I first posted a photo of this tiny blue and white bridge in the Loyola Heights campus of the Ateneo de Manila University for my 100th post way back in 2008. After two years, I finally took the time to cross it and find out if the greenhouse from my college days is still there. Though I've always remembered this bridge as being blue and white, I seem to remember that it had wooden floorboards back then. The sheet of metal that serves as its current flooring is so rusty that I almost didn't want to walk over it, for fear that it wouldn't be able to bear my weight. Curiosity won over safety. You'll have to come back tomorrow to find out what's on the other side, but I guess that it's only right to warn you that I was mighty disappointed. Oh well. At least the itch has been scratched and I also finally have a bridge for Louis' Sunday Bridges. Yay!

small blue and white bridge in the Loyola Heights campus of Ateneo de Manila


Bridges around the world: Sunday Bridges
Sunday Bridges


I've blue and white, and Louis' Golden Gate Bridge is red—perfect for today. Happy 4th of July to all my American friends! Here, we celebrate it as Filipino-American Friendship Day.

32 comments:

  1. LowellJuly 4, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Happy Filipino-American Friendship Day!

    I like the bridge but it doth appear to be a bit shaky!

    I'll check back tomorrow.

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  2. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJuly 4, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Well, it looks like it leads to something interesting.

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  3. IndayJuly 4, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    This can be a heritage bridge Hilda. It only needs a little facelift without defacing originality. Looks like there is a pot of gold at the end of the bridge. The view seems worth it!

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  4. LianneJuly 4, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    i remember that bridge from my college days too! i never crossed it though :) i wish they would take better care of it

    leethroughthelens.blogspot.com

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  5. TracyJuly 4, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    But it looks like it leads to some kind of enchanted place. Can't wait to see what it is!

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  6. UnknownJuly 4, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    the floor looks strong enough. i'm curious, too, what on the other side of this bridge.:p

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  7. TussyJuly 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely color of bridge, what is on the other side?

    Happy 4th of July to you too!

    My Bangkok Through My Eyes

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  8. Leslie D.July 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Great bridge..very wabi sabi. It seems to lead to a lush jungle of some sort. I'll be checking back to find out!

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  9. ReenaJuly 4, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    aha! i know this bridge! my atenista friends used to bring me to the other side of that bridge. haha. i can't remember though if we were stepping on wooden boards or metal sheets. I think it was already in metal sheets that time. :)

    i can't wait for the next post! this certainly brings back my own set of college memories. thanks for sharing.

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  10. Cezar and LéiaJuly 4, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Okay, you know you got us curious as well to see your findings on the other side... :)
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  11. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 4, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    I can see why you were hesitant to cross this bridge; but can also see why you were compelled to do so.

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  12. GattinaJuly 4, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    What a nice little bridge !

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  13. cieldequimperJuly 4, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    That's a dream!

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  14. FranciscaJuly 4, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Looks like a lush place I need to go explore one day...

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  15. IndraniJuly 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    That is a cute little bridge. I am curious too.

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  16. EG CameraGirlJuly 4, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    I think I would have crossed the bridge cautiously too. BUT I definitely would have crossed it. :)

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  17. brattcatJuly 4, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    What a wonderful shot.

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  18. Leif HagenJuly 4, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    A lovely, GREEN bridge for Louis la Vaches' Bridge meme!

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  19. KaoriJuly 4, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Very very brave, Hilda! That doesn't look too stable. But I love the blue and white handles and the small path ahead of it :-D

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  20. escapeJuly 4, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    i can feel the excitement. ill definitely be checking your post tomorrow.

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  21. UnknownJuly 5, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    What a lovely spot! Nice one, Hilda!

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  22. VioletSkyJuly 5, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    This is a lovely teaser for tomorrow!

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  23. Louis la VacheJuly 5, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    Happy Filippino-American Friendship Day, Hilda!
    «Louis» is delighted that you were able to contribute to Sunday Bridges!

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  24. JamesJuly 5, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Cool bridge and I like the setting too.

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  25. JoyJuly 5, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    This is one of my favourite subjects - bridges. A little pretty bridge surrounded by wonderful lush.

    Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. Come visit again. Here's to a great week ahead!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    How alluring indeed ... always a safe step ahead of you and a great start into the new week as well.

    daily athens

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  27. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaJuly 5, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    What a beautiful site and great photo.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  28. LuckaaJuly 5, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I like your very nice picture.

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  29. JillyJuly 5, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    This is such a beautiful scene, a gorgeous bridge and then the eye is drawn into the greeny. Just love it, Hilda. I'd love to take this walk.

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  30. GeorgeJuly 5, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Although the floorboard of the bridge might leave something to be desired the railings are quite pretty.

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  31. TameraJuly 6, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    Happy Fil-Am Friendship day to you too! From a Filipino-American no less ;o) As for that little bridge, I wouldn't have been able to resist crossing it either.

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  32. Gerald (SK14)July 7, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    o that is indeed a lovely little bridge.

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