Liliw, Laguna
If Manila has Marikina, then Laguna has Liliw as the shoe capital of the province. Around the town, a long line of shoe stalls market their products of high-quality footwear. This is one of the features of the town, famous among locals and foreigners who go to Liliw to buy their shoes and slippers. That's what we did as we headed there to buy some new ones.
Arriving after lunch, we parked at the church as the streets of the town are somewhat busy. Then off we went as my wife and her friends were already salivating upon seeing the myriad colors and styles of the shoes in stores we have passed by.
One of the first stores we enterd was Patty's where we got a grasp of the variety of styles that were available here.
Samples of sandals using native materials.
More shoe samples with May at the back. Shoe prices range from P100 to P400!
The owner of Patty's footwear.
After leaving the first store, we were delighted to see street vendors selling various produce to interested or hungry patrons. Check out the durian and rambutan stall.
Other stalls had the usual local delicacies and chicherias where May bought some pasalubongs.
Bisugo anyone?.
Pako, a fern eaten as salad, is also available here.
Kesong Puti waiting by the side.
Most of the shoes being sold here are for women but there are some shoes for men as well although limited.
Some shoes have different colors. One color for each day of the week!
Passed by a souvenir shop where I saw these hats on display
The souvenir store owner showed me her collection of shoe and tsinelas keychains and accessories. Check out her ref magnets.
A street shot of the road where most of the stores are. The mountain at the back is Mt. Banahaw.
A pair of giant LV slip-on wedge.
Men's sandals.
Some stores here have been in business for a very long time like the 50-year old Badong footwear shop.
Two store attendants gamely posed for me
When the girls finally finished their shopping (thank God), we went back to the car where I took a picture of the beautiful exterior of the church.
Mass was ongoing inside the church but I just had to take a picture of the altar.
On the way back, we dropped by at the Isdaan floating restaurant along the national highway for a quick peek. This popular restaurant has huge statues of Hindu-looking Buddha mermaids which adorn the establishment. Reportedly owned bu the Barrio Fiesta group, they also have a branch in Tarlac.
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