Baybay Bayview (Boulevard)

After washup and a little rest at Palermo Hotel, I went out to the Baybay Bayview area for I knew from the last time I passed by this place, that it was on a constant "redevelopment" mode. I just wanted to see how has the place been, and I expected it to be somehow relaxing. Well, I was not disappointed!
Baybay City Bayview

Instead of the past crowded, seedy, noisy and violent-war-prone area teeming with informal settlers, it now is a fine new boulevard where young and old like to stroll or hang around. Quite a transformation!
Baybay City Bayview

And the sunsets are ever more beautiful...
sunset at Baybay City Bayview

And the evenings are ever more romantic...
dusk/evening at Baybay City Bayview

If you don't like to sit at the water's edge which is too public, there's Ciudad Coffee and Bar...
Ciudad Coffee and Bar at Baybay City Bayview

Easily my favorite joint in this area (there's no other café here, I think)...
Ciudad Coffee and Bar at Baybay City Bayview

If you like, not just sandwiches but real meals can be had at this porch (they have SML by the way)!
delectable sandwich at Ciudad Coffee and Bar at Baybay City Bayview

Oh yes, in the evening, the barbecue stands and simple (but clean) restaurants are always there...
Hot & Spicy Restaurant at Baybay City Baywalk

Their long tables are always a chance to sit with other people. socialize and win new friends...
Hot & Spicy Restaurant at Baybay City Baywalk

The good old bisaya fare always available - grilled 'chorizo', grilled 'manok', 'puso' and free soup!
Hot & Spicy Restaurant at Baybay City Baywalk

And before going home... you can have 'makabuang nga souvenir shots' at the park...
Photo-ops at Baybay City Veteran' Park

It's always a chillax time visiting this baywalk!

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