Calesa is a horse-drawn carriage introduced by the Spanish in the 18th century. They are rarely seen in the streets nowadays except in tourist sites and some rural areas. The calesa driver is called a "cochero". I rode in a calesa twice in my whole life---first in Intramuros and in Vigan. And I felt bad for the horse on both times!
This was taken in Tiendeditas, a shopping complex at Frontera Verde in Pasig City.
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14 comments:
This is so lovely! Nice shot.
What a fancy ride!
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Lea
Lea's Menagerie
The horse-drawn is beautiful - but the horses do not have an easy life ....... that's right
It certainly looks bright - it looks rather a heavy carriage for a small horse.
Now I starting to miss Philippines! ^_^ Very colorful "Calesa" we call it in my hometown as "Tartanilla" sounds Spanish hehehe not Bisaya.
Kim,USA
Beautiful...the yellow really stands out in this photo. How I would love a ride!
Great shot. The carriage looks so lovely!
I do often felt bad for the working hard horses :(
Thanks for dropping by, Luna
They look really great.
Lovely shot, Miranda!
What an elegant way to travel!
Disturbing Image with Yellow
Sa Korea lang ako nakasakay ng kalesa hehehe. Lovely sot.
Golden Memories from Korea, hope you'd come and see my MYM!
Nice yellow calesa! Have a fabulous week.
Liz @ MLC
Liz @ YACB
I haven't tried to ride calesa. Great shot.
Nice Yellow Wheels..
Visiting for MYM- hope you can stop by..
http://www.mommys4seasonsjourney.com/2012/06/dune-buggy-yellow.html
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