These are pictures taken from my home city, Marikina- our local market and our River Banks Park. All photos Copyright 2004-2005 Carol Tana

   
A jackfruit.
"Buko" vendor
Opening the "buko"
"Buko", Filipino for a variety of coconut used for salad desserts.
"Buko" vendor and his cart
"Bangus" in our local market. $1.60 for a kilo of "bangus".
"Tilapia"
Baked goodies in our local bakery.
Local transport to cross the Marikina River using human muscles and ropes.
Shoe boat- symbol of Marikina, the shoe city
Local landmark along the river.
Local legend "Marikit-na".
A closer view.
Her marker.
A view of the Marikina Bridge.
A local park personnel. He was following me so I took his pic.
A poster encouraging the locals to speak english.
Early morning exercise in the park.