University of the Philippines, revisited

I started to jog regularly, as part of my training program for The Bull Runner's second Dream Marathon. Sometimes, I run in Makati. Other times, I run in my head (especially during those days when the rain just won't stop). 

UP naming mahal

But on the best days, I go back to my collegiate alma mater and join the other joggers, skaters, students, employees, and... just everybody, around the oval (or at UP's backstreets when I'm with another runner).

Off the trail

Shades of life

The campus still feels like home. Driving along University Avenue, towards the Oblation, you feel UP's arms welcoming you into its folds. I'd felt these arms even back when I was in grade school and passing through UP in my schoolbus. 




And even when I've already graduated from the University, I always go back to walk...

Through the lagoon, to the unknown

 think, pass the time...

Lovers

Picnic

 and now, to run.

Run, blue-man! Run!

Hingal

My trail would frequently just be round the academic oval. Two times, for short runs. More, for longer ones. Although there would be times when I would stray from my usual path and go elsewhere - but still within the campus.

The Carillon

Peeking from behind

This time, though, I did not go as a runner. I went... to just walk, taking pictures whenever the light or scene interested me. 

Paghabi

Leave your bikes behind

Sunset

Come away, come away...

Skipper