I went for a quick trip to Quiapo recently. I only had few things in my list but still was not able to tick them all. 1 of the things I was not able to buy from my trip was the casing for mi esposo’s phone. He was hoping I could buy him a clip type phone casing he’d been wanting ever since he bought his phone, but was not able to buy him. I was surprised that the vendors in Quiapo Arcade do not have a recall of his unit which is a Sony Xperia S. Since I could only stay there for a limited time, I cannot ask each and every stall, so I left the place empty handed. If only I could buy phone covers from Wireless Emporium, I’m sure it would be a no sweat feat for me.
Though I was not able to tick all that was in my list, I’m glad I was able to grab some good finds. Like the iron board cover and the summer sando for Dos. As usual, stalls from the Quiapo Arcade and Hidalgo Street have a wide array of items; you’ll grab a thing or 2 that you never thought of buying but you actually need. I promised myself I’ll be back there and next time with a vengeance.
Or, better be an iPhone user again. I'm sure the vendors there knows it like the back of their hand.
Back with a vengeance means buying more stuff right? hehe. Good thing no pick pocket around that time.
ReplyDeleteYou got it right, I was disappointment I only had few on hand. hehe I'm sure pickpockets were there loitering, I just kept myself guarded.
DeleteI'm planning to go to Quiapo, too, to get some stuff for my crafting project. LOL Yes, I'd like to try crafting!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, Quiapo is the right place for your crafting needs. My officemate and I usually skip to Quiapo for our bead works. shhh
DeleteHaven't been to Quipo yet, hopefully, i can visit the place one time..
ReplyDeleteIt's a good place for thrift stuffs and of course for devotion to the Black Nazarene. Just be alert and guard yourself against the pickpockets.
DeleteThe last time I went to Quiapo is when I took my board exam in MLQU. Mommy is planning to visit quiapo to buy beads in one of the stalls there.
ReplyDeleteWellmanson is the the most famous beads store in Quiapo.
DeleteI haven't been there for a long time! Would like to visit one of these days
ReplyDeleteGive Quiapo a try. =)
DeleteWhen I was working in Metro Manila, Quiapo is one place I frequently visit. I almost memorize all the streets there (pero nakalimutan ko na ngayon). It's a place where you can find everything like in Divisoria. My favorite hang-out is the Wellmanson because I love crafts. Then the Fans Studio ,I had my first wedding storybook layout (which is my own wedding) printed there. Also the Henry's for the camera supplies, etc. etc. Everytime I visit Manila, I find time to visit Quiapo and also Divi. :)
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When I was a student I considered myself a "Batang Quiapo", I also memorized the streets there, pero hindi na din ngayon. It's also served as my Divisoria since it's proximate to my office. My officemates and I particularly spend most of our time at Wellmanson too. We tried to make beads works before. =)
DeleteI really want to go to Quiapo again specifically in Wellmanson. I heard there are so many craft materials there. I want to make bead accessories again and hopefully before the year ends I can go there. Daddy Allan also is eyeing the camera accessories there.
ReplyDeleteWellmanson is crafty's heaven. We always forget time when were inside.
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