Cebu's Downtown Area

This has been my downtown view since I started college. 

When I started studying in my younger years, I have been surrounded by trees, grasses and not much pollution. 

Everything has changed when I entered college. 

I didn't plan or dream of studying in the city. 

I hate the pollution, the crowd, the traffic and the poorly planned out establishments. 

They irritate a hell out of me. 

There are so many dangers in this place. 

You must NEVER look weak or gullible in walking around the city. 

You don't want to be an easy target for pickpockets, snatching and other not-so-good-happenings.  

I know I am just writing some of the bad stuff around the downtown area but that would be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions about the "downtown area of Cebu", right?

 I am not much different compared to them.

 Everyday, I would always take precautions for myself and my stuff. 

The city is really a scary place to be for a kid like me (no oppositions please). 

There are a lot of not-so-good-things in the city area.

 But also, we should not forget about the good stuff that it has to offer to the public.   

The good thing about this place (Downtown area of Cebu) is that... there are LOTS of bargains all around the streets. 

For example, Metro Gaisano, 138, Colonade, and a whole lot of stalls in the sidewalk; there are cool, indigenious, and world quality products that is just waiting to be found (I randomly find one); and a whole lot more.

There are also business, religious ,and historical establishments that are located in this area. 

My university, USJ-R, is also located in the city vicinity. There are also other schools and university in the city like ACT, USC main, CNU, and a few more. There are also a lot of historical places to be. One of my favorite is the Fort San Pedro.

Fort San Pedro

Before, Fort San Pedro served as the Spanish stronghold for war here in Cebu. Now, it is one of the tourist spots. Canons, old rooms and great structure is there awaiting for the travelers.

Basilica Menor de Sto. Niño

Magellan’s Cross

Cebu is the center of Christian Religion in the Philippines. This is where everything started. Cebu is one of the major tourist spot in the Philippines. There may be a lot of bad rumors circulating about the downtown areas. But, no one could get rid of the fact that this is also a great place to be. You haven't experience Cebu when you won't get the chance to have an adventure in Cebu's Downtown Areas. (Oh yeah!)