Jasper’s travelogue

Calesa

Calesa

Horse drawn carriages are still part of the daily transportation in Vigan competing with the tricycles and jeeps.

Votive candles

Votive candles

Interior of St. Paul church in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

Spanish colonial church in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. An example of "Earthquake Baroque" architecture with its massive walls and low height. This church has survived several earthquakes.

Burial coffins

Burial coffins

Centuries-old burial coffins at the mouth of Sumaguing Cave, Sagada, Philippines. After having survived the centuries and one major earthquake that sent some of them plunging down the chasm below, these coffins are now prey to thieves, vandals and disrespectful tourists.

Burial coffins

Burial coffins

Centuries-old burial coffins inside Sumaguing Cave in Sagada, Philippines. This one features a gecko a common motif in the Igorot (local ethnic tribe) visual culture.

Jasper Espejo

Jasper Espejo has been a member since 12 January 2008 and goes by ilokano.

Currently in Mandaluyong.

I am a 35-year old guy living in Manila, Philippines. I am a graphic designer and a photo hobbyist. I like taking photos of places.

You can also find Jasper at www.jasperespejo.com.