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Yahoo...I did it. I finally have a foothold in the walled city. I always dreamed of having a space inside Intramuros to call my own. For years and years, I have wandered about the city's narrow streets looking for a place where I can just hang out and drink in the ambience. But all the places I checked out were either too expensive and/or in a deplorable state. But now, after years and years of searching and waiting and dealing with the ridiculous government bidding system, I finally found a place to lay my head inbetween tours. And it's in a perfect spot, right inside the Plaza San Luis compound in front of San Agustin Church. Check out my new digs. This is the view from my window (above).
This is the view from my door. It isn't big. It's around 25 square meters including the bathroom.
This is the view looking towards the door and San Agustin Church.
This is the stairs leading down into the toilet and shower.
The view from the courtyard looking up at my window. It's amazing, if I may say so myself. But then again, the old adage does kinda ring true for me right now. Be afraid of what you wish for. Because now that I have it. What do I do with it?Stay tuned. I'll think up something soon.
posted by carlosceldran @ 10:42 AM
27 Comments:
Gorgeous!
Sweet! I adore the view from your window.
Ooh wait, so is this a studio of some sort or are you actually living inside the walled city? Whoa I didn't know some places were up for grabs! Congrats on this!
It is a studio of some sort. A place where I can nap the mid day away for now between my morning and afternoon tours.
Thinking about turning it into a gift shop. I'm looking for a contractor to help me with repairs and a good geomancer too.
Apparently the feng shui is shot to hell.
The door opens up directly into a window. The bathroom and shower are located in the basement. And there is a kalachuchi window outside my window. All of it is kinda bad feng shui daw.
I'm not really a dyed in the wool believer in geomancy but then again, why not?
nice carlos!! put a gift shop. i'll help you. and fix the toilet, if needed. lol :)
Congrats Carlos...
I miss that place. Next time i go back there hopefully can see u again and join ur tour...take care
sheela
Awesome! Congrats, Carlos!
what a charming little spot. I think it has lots of potential:)
Swell. Huh, would you need a roommate?
Continuing with Room mate post.
I cook and love to bake. Graduated from an American University and financially secured. Still in the States but planning and thinking to go back home.
BTW, not what you think and I am a guy.
OMG, the room mate thing is sooo funny. hahahaha. Yes Carlos, I would also like a room in that little piece of magic.It really looks fantastic.
Cook and LOVE to bake. Hahahahaha.
Too funny.
Wow! Congrats!
Why not open a "condom shop"? ;-)
Second vote for the condom shop!
But hey why not sell cookies too? You have 2 roommate offers from guys who can bake.
You can call it Three Guys' Cookies and Condoms. You'll make a fortune.
You're welcome!
Continuing Christina's argument above, You can also sell kinky sex toys, etc. in the shop, which would boost condom sales (hopefully) and earn you not just a fortune, but a mega-fortune! ;D
I am soooo sure so many people will buy your hats if you sell them! Go go go!
Hey, why not? There are the "Cabbages and Condoms" restaurants in Thailand which is run by Thailand's Population and Community Development Association (PDA). I've eaten in the Bangkok restaurant - nice ambience and garden, very "desente", popular with expats. So you can make your place a little resting spot complete with bangko (the seats not banks)with cookies and other souvenirs cum gallery (with more of your beautiful pictures of Manila pre-war). It can be a resting stop for half your tour group if you want to take half up to Casa Manila.. Just a thought. Congrats though.. beautiful place. I wouldn't worry about the feng shui.
Hi Carlos,
very nice place. Congrats. To create a gift shop including condom shop would be a good idea. But if you ask me just keep a cold San Mig in the fridge for my return to Intramuros some day. I always remember our 'After Tour' beers at Casa Manila coffee shop :-). And maybe you could establish a small library about Intramuros and its history. Hope to visit you there as soon as I can!!!
Tom
uy nice crib.i like the view from the window with a stairs and a wishing balon??? so eclectic.
yup a gift shop would be nice.
Yeah that's a great idea (gracing's suggestion for a rest stop for 1/2 the Casa Manila tour at this little spot).
I really it's important for you to continue to take the Intramuros tour inside Casa Manila -- it's not going to be the same rich experience if they just go in on their own later.
I was kidding about the condom shop. :-)
I think it should be a hangout spot complete with snacks and books. If you want to make it commercial or non-commercial, whichever.
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Yeah. Ill stick the Casa back. I just want them to miss me first.
The votes for a store have it. That's what it will be. A small store.
I see loads of potential in that space. So happy for you, Carlos! :-) One's own spot in Intramuros truly is a blessing.
Hey CC, dude that's awesome. Could you kindly let me know how to acquire on of those spots too. Born in Manila, went to Mapua Ins of Tech
jinjie318@yahoo.com , e-mail me man!
Wow!! "you have arrived!" is this first reaction that comes to mind, but then I realize that happened a long time ago. How exciting, can't wait to see what you'll do with it! :)
Your little nook is inside Intramuros? Shushal! Hehehe! COngrats!
Pag open na ung gift shop mo, buzz me ha... para tingin ako pang-giveaway this Christmas. Ang saya!
You're the luckiest Guy alive!!!
Oooo it'd be cool to live within the Walled City.
I'd like to live in Casa Manila myself. But I'd have to change those wooden toilets! Haha. ;)
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