A Street Named Colon

Once the heart of the city, Colon St reeks of architechtural decay. Quiapo in Manila is what comes to mind. The old buildings that are usually preserved in old cities stand here begging for restoration. At day break the homeless rise from the pavement that are their beds. Tourists avoid this place but the hardcore travellers will find character in Colon.

"Street Doll"

Where there are street kids there are street dolls. Like their owners they are in need of a good bath and attention. To them a doll is their ticket back to innocense.

"Orient Reflection"

Buildings from its years of glory look down to the puddles that rise after a little rain.

"Bottom Feeder"

Even urban widlife has found refuge in Colon, where there are food carts and barbecue stands there are cats that have no need for human touch.

I regret that I had only an hour to walk the country's oldest street. I'm sure I will be back to capture more of its character.