Manila is one big market. I love going around there; it is a feast for the senses, with an almost overwhelming deluge of stimuli which lingers even after leaving it. And what is a bargain capital without street hawkers? They sell, well, everything: umbrellas, costumes, street food, and yes, even an almost boundless supply of wigs! The pictures depict but a mere fraction of how interesting these taken-for-granted treasures are.














