CITY DAILY PHOTO THEME DAY: CAFE CHAIRS • Nothing pretty today, just some of those uncomfortable plastic monobloc chairs. At least they're a cheery, cherry red, and not the plain white ones that get so dirty-looking after only a few weeks. Metro Manila has lots of these tiny, streetside eateries which we call carinderia or turo-turo (from turo, to point, because that's all you have to do to tell the server what you want to eat), especially around public transportation terminals, whether for taxis, buses, jeepneys or tricycles. Obviously, you won't find them in posh neighborhoods.
March 1, 2013
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CITY DAILY PHOTO THEME DAY: CAFE CHAIRS • Nothing pretty today, just some of those uncomfortable plastic monobloc chairs. At least they're a cheery, cherry red, and not the plain white ones that get so dirty-looking after only a few weeks. Metro Manila has lots of these tiny, streetside eateries which we call carinderia or turo-turo (from turo, to point, because that's all you have to do to tell the server what you want to eat), especially around public transportation terminals, whether for taxis, buses, jeepneys or tricycles. Obviously, you won't find them in posh neighborhoods.
I always complain when a cafe uses plastic chairs. But as long as you can sit down they will have to do!
ReplyDeleteA very cheery red, indeed. While they may not be the comfiest chairs around, they certainly get the job done!
ReplyDeleteI guess if the seats are uncomfortable, patrons won't be tempted to loiter.
ReplyDeleteGood theme day post.
ReplyDeleteUncomfortable chairs but good food. I like the sound of turo-turo.
ReplyDeleteI don't care the chair really as long as the food is good ;)
ReplyDeleteThe red brings color into the grayness.
ReplyDeleteTuro-turo is a nice idea for a name.
Of course ANYTHING red works for me - but when there's food involved as well ...!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful red details in your picture!Great image for the theme day!
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Léia
Very common in Mumbai too!
ReplyDeleteThese are attractive and serviceable.
ReplyDeleteA little slice of life in the city. Good shot for the theme!
ReplyDeleteI don´like those kind of chairs! I totaly agree:)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet your blog
Elisa, from Argentina
Like the colors and the "turo" culture. Good food on the run is always a tricky business. Good choice, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThe whole scene is so much how I imagine Manila to be! Love it!
ReplyDeleteas long as there is somewhere to sit I guess..
ReplyDeleteGreat post for theme day
I enjoy the fact you have posted a real life scene instead of the fancy chairs most of us have chosen. Well done, Hilda.
ReplyDeletewell they do the job! nice scene!
ReplyDeleteLike your choice for the theme day.
ReplyDeleteSome things are universal, like red plastic chairs
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