Tuesday, March 18, 2008

IT'S SUMMER ONCE MORE

Gone are the cool mornings and evenings of only a couple of weeks ago. These days, Manila is once again subjected to uncomfortable humidity. So much so, that one could find himself sweating while getting dressed right after taking a shower. It's that hot in Manila once again.

Chow King probably put up this incredibly gigantic billboard along Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo to remind Manileños that there's always its popular halo-halo if one should need a quick respite from the sweltering temperature.

However, I am one of those who get a headache from too much halo-halo or frappuchino. And although some chilled watermelon and citrus fruits are ideal alternatives, a ten-peso dirty ice cream on a sweet cone can be hard to resist sometimes, especially on a hot summer day.

posted by Señor Enrique at 8:57 AM

31 Comments:

Anonymous said...: How do you compare New York and Manila during summer time?

I always try to pick the right time (weatherwise)to go places but this is not always possible...I either goofed or I just have to go regardless. Mag-enjoy na lang, maski malamig o mainit as long as your body can tolerate it. Sabi nga, if you don't mind, it does not matter LOL.; March 18, 2008 10:21 AM
Sidney said...: Enjoy your Holy Week, Eric.
I am off tomorrow and I will be back in April if I don't decide to stay in a remote island for the rest of my life !;-)

Love the picture of that little girl and her ice cream...
Cute!; March 18, 2008 10:31 AM
Anonymous said...: I prefer sunny days; never had the experience of how humid Manila can be during summer but I'd love to try it one day. I guess I'm a fan of sunshine!

:P; March 18, 2008 10:46 AM
pusa said...: yes! :)
i also know that summer is here when i see sidewalks filled with fruit vendors! and whenever there are halohalo store in every corner, definitely a sign that its summertime :); March 18, 2008 12:02 PM
Anonymous said...: On the contrary, halo halo, ice cream, ice candy, cool soft drinks do not cool our bodies off. They only fuel us with more calories, hence providing more heat. Nonetheless, a scoop of ice cream (ube is my fave!) and a bowl of Chowking halo halo are irresistible. Sarap!; March 18, 2008 12:04 PM
Panaderos said...: I love that pic of the cute little girl working on her ice cream.; March 18, 2008 2:39 PM
Toe said...: It is also stifling hot here in Cambodia. Yesterday, I just had to have halo-halo from the Filipino carinderia. But I would love that kid's dirty ice cream... I want ube and keso. :); March 18, 2008 4:29 PM
-= dave =- said...: My quest for great beach outings have commenced!; March 18, 2008 4:54 PM
concrete girl said...: i love the "dirty icecream and the girl" that you have..nice blog; March 18, 2008 5:01 PM
nutart said...: inggit ako dun sa sorbetes ng baby girl! I love that kind of ice cream!

I also had more an acquired taste for halo-halo (believe it or not :-)) and hot days are like being me driven up against the wall and...sige na nga, maghalo-halo na lang tayo! I'd rather eat good ol' hot Ma Mon Luk mami :-).; March 18, 2008 7:34 PM
Ebb Tide said...: Nothing attracts my artistic eyes than the bright RED color. So for me, the winning photo is the reddish , delicious and healthy looking fruit called watermelon.; March 19, 2008 12:09 AM
Photo Cache said...: the watermelon slices look so good. very refreshing I can just imagine.

halo halo with ube ice cream on top is my fave too.

stay cool, remain in the shade senior.; March 19, 2008 7:27 AM
ScroochChronicles said...: Chowking halohalo is tops on my list for summer's must eat foods. I just got back from Tagaytay and its hot there too. And to think we were just there a few weeks ago and it was still cold then.; March 19, 2008 8:26 AM
Señor Enrique said...: New York summer can be just as hellish, bertN, with temperatures rising to above a hundred degrees during a heat wave. However, I am a summer person and enjoy it even if I spent the entire season in the city.

New York also hosts a myriad of evening cultural performances, as well as fun-filled weekend activities, which is basically the same here in Metro Manila :); March 19, 2008 8:52 AM
Señor Enrique said...: A remote island may offer gorgeous landscape images for your camera, Sidney, but nothing beats the vibrancy of Quiapo ... hehehe.

Have a safe vacation and be generous with the sunblock!; March 19, 2008 8:54 AM
Señor Enrique said...: You and me both, Kyels. I love the summertime!; March 19, 2008 8:56 AM
Señor Enrique said...: And lots of kids out there playing and afterwards buying those halo-halo or "iced saging saba" is another indication that summer is finally here, Pusa.; March 19, 2008 8:59 AM
Señor Enrique said...: That is correct, Rhoda!

You ought to try Razon's halo-halo also one of these days :); March 19, 2008 9:01 AM
Señor Enrique said...: That little girl with sorbetes was just too irresistible, Panaderos. I had to take her picture :); March 19, 2008 9:03 AM
Señor Enrique said...: I guess, it's the same all over Asia nowadays, Toe, summertime!

You're lucky to have Filipino eateries where you are to enjoy some halo-halo :); March 19, 2008 9:06 AM
Señor Enrique said...: Have a fun and safe summer, Dave!; March 19, 2008 9:07 AM
Señor Enrique said...: Thanks Concrete Girl! And thanks, too, for dropping by :); March 19, 2008 9:09 AM
Señor Enrique said...: Many balikbayan guests crave for Ma Mon Luk siopao and mami, Bernadette ... hehehe. But there is another Chinese noodle house I have been taking them to which they love! Will feature it soon :); March 19, 2008 9:12 AM
Señor Enrique said...: Ah, the red watermelons, Ebb Tide. They're also refreshingly good! Light and sweet :); March 19, 2008 9:13 AM
Señor Enrique said...: Thanks, Photo Cache! I'm actually making good use of my long-sleeved button down shirts. I always wear one along with a golf hat whenever I go out on a photo shoot :); March 19, 2008 9:16 AM
Señor Enrique said...: And this drastic change in weather has many people nursing a cold, Cookie. I was one of them :(

Tagaytay was hot? And I always thought it's always cooler up there.; March 19, 2008 9:17 AM
armovil said...: Yes Senor, I am one of the avid buyer of pakwan in Quiapo every summer 10/slice. Missed ko na ang pakwan diyan. Ang beach ng Pinas at summer time there.; March 19, 2008 9:24 AM
Señor Enrique said...: Perhaps, someday soon, Armovil, you will return for a vacation and enjoy once more all those things you've missed :); March 19, 2008 9:32 AM
Anonymous said...: Darn, I've been dreaming of summer for months now :); March 21, 2008 11:58 PM
gmirage said...: I grew up near tagaytay...I could compare how it was back when I was in grade school to now...ayy, it really is hot now.

Those watermelons make me wanna buy some, unfortunately they ain't here yet...lol.; March 22, 2008 12:10 AM
Anonymous said...: Ten pesos na ba ang dirty ice cream? Kamahal naman. Gusto ko rin ng halo halo. :); March 22, 2008 4:57 AM

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IT'S SUMMER ONCE MORE

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