USKPh went Duo!

late post [26.11.2011]

BER months are indeed, crazy months -- everyone's so busy!

due to short notice announcement, our group, Urban Sketchers Philippines [http://urbansketchers-philippines.blogspot.com/] wasn't able to manage a FULL sketchcrawl session. still fortunate, Buz [http://buzwalker.blogspot.com/] and I were able to make it last November 26. it was a privilege for me to tour Buz around the city center and check out some significant landmarks there such as the Pasig Museum [a 1937 Neo-Classical Old mansion formerly owned by Don Fortunato Concepcion, a native Pasiguenio], Pasig City Hall and the Bahay na Tisa [170-year old house, the oldest in Pasig still owned by the 6th generation Tech Family]. Buz was also able to visit the 400-year old church, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral [or known as Pasig Cathedral] and one of my favorite buildings, the Mutya ng Pasig Revolving Tower [an Avant-Garde building built in the 1960's]

FIRST OF FIRSTS. it was first time that USKPh had it's smallest turnout [Buz+Me]; first time that a sketching session turned into mini-educational tour [yes, i'm the tour-guide haha]; first time for Buz to eat Inasal Chicken [Bacolod-origin recipe that is grilled chicken soaked in a well seasoned marinade]; first time for Buz to ride in a Jeepney; and have a glimpse at our Palengke [Public Market]. it was also his first time to pass through the elevated walkway and my first time to bring a co-sketcher to our office and at the roof garden of our office building. moreover, meeting the sixth generation owners of the Bahay na Tisa was also a first time for my colleague.