The great thing about Lucban in Quezon Province is the eclectic mix of the old and the new. A most charming town, with rows of houses lining up the town’s alleyways, I had the grandest time viewing the busy main road atop a balcony of the Patio Rizal.
It was a busy morning. The main road was teeming with motorists. Yet, even with the noise and the smoke belching from big buses and trucks plying the main thoroughfare, the charisma of the peaceful town emanates from the distinctive old houses which have survived through the years.
Beautiful verandas, wooden French windows, some houses have capiz windows. Thought I was traveling in time…
The lure of the olden memories swayed back swiftly in the midst of my thoughts while the cooler winds very typical of the Lucban weather (as told by my sister-in-law who’s husband is a native Lucbanin), makes me jittery, I had to hurry down by the stairs and try to roam around the vicinity.
From the plaza, (fronting Lucban’s municipal hall), I’d seen clearly of how the past and the present blended into the harmony of the scenic town…
Patio Rizal Hotel & Restaurant at the heart of Lucban town
Where the rows of houses and establishments creates a juggernaut of astounding appeal that makes Lucban worth visiting.
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Sis don’t forget Wednesday windows too! I love those old capiz windows…whenever we traverse the long Quezon highway to the port (going to Marinduque…), I always stay awake and look at each of them…been a long time since I did that…
Fabulous pink hotel! Looks sassy and cool!
Anyway, I haven’t been to Lucban. Probably God-willing, I will be able to travel around the Philippines more often!
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beautiful pink house…am sure it is pretty to live their
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I remember I was in that one city where everything is pink! I wonder if this is the place…I guess not! Dahil lang sa pink hotel eh no? I really like to see old houses that made it through the years and still looking sturdy and beautiful.
I like both the past and the present. Only yung present has the bright colors:)
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oh wow. i love old stuff, to me theres more to it, like a story. i find it mysterious, like how many people died in that house. hehe very nice pink building. =)
thanks for visiitng my PF!
I love the contrast of the old and modern establishments. It must be a place worth visiting for.
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I really love to see old houses and I appreciates people who preserve old stuffs.
looks like a great place to see…hope we can visit that place someday! visiting from PF, hope to see you around. thanks and have a great weekend.
both beautiful houses Sis
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