My First Postal Heritage Walking Tour Experience

Last Sunday, I joined the Postal Heritage Walk Tour conducted by the Filipinas Stamp Collector’s Club (lead by Lawrence Chan). I just saw this event at my multiply and I didn't hesitate to join-in because aside from meeting new friends, I'd be able to take pictures of some places that is considered restricted to the public. But it took me more than 30 mins to find this group of people. As I found them, they were already starting their tour at the Metropolitan Museum (MET). As I joined the group, I immediately pull-up my camera and take some pictures of the scene as well as some details. I was fascinated with the details MET has.

We went inside MET and stayed there for at least an hour. That gave me more than enough time to experiment on my shots and see for myself if somehow I would improve. As I take pictures inside-out, I was listening to Lawrence lecture unconsciously and learned about a thing or two with MET's history.

 

 

Our next stop was the Post Office. I still remember my mom taking me there when I was young to send snail mails to my dad when he was still working in Saudi Arabia (a long time ago, hehe XD). I was quite intrigued and puzzled on how to take snaps of this edifice. Before Lawrence toured us inside, I was able to take some quick snaps of the outside part.

As we went inside the post office, I was really amazed on how these artifacts (stamps, old notes etc) were preserved. I think it costs a lot more than they were when it was first published.

The Manila Central Post Office Building is one of the beautiful neo-classical inspired building in Manila. Manila Central Post Office is also the head office of the Philippine Postal Corporation—the heart of everything related to the Philippine Postal System. The Postal Library and Museum houses an exhibit of Philippine Postal Stamps as well as old mailboxes and old typewriters. The Postal Museum and Library, located within the Manila Central Post Office compound. It showcases the country’s rich collection of stamps, postal relics, stamp magazines and Philatelic Bulletin.It is opened Monday to Friday  (8am- 5pm). Contact person is Ms Nena De Guzman Tel # 527-00-96.

After out tour of the Postal Office, we continued until we reached another historic spot in Manila, particularly within the Intramuros area though I forgot most of those spots (will try to look for those).

That day was really tiring but I've learned a lot from this experience. Probably, I should do more of these walks be it by groups or by myself.