Summer breeze in Merida!
There was a sudden albeit quick downpour in Tacloban City mid-afternoon today which no doubt brought down the temperature by a couple of notches alleviating a lot from the summer’s sweltering heat. I imagined hearing the collective sigh of relief. Whew! And for most of us without airconditioning, beating the summer heat options quickly point to heading for the malls or to the beach.
In the sleepy, living-it-easy, coastal town of Merida, Leyte, heading for the beach is but the quickest and most logical thing to do during summertime.
Located some 20 kms from Ormoc City along the coast of Ormoc Bay, one unaccustomed to the route has to drive slowly lest he misses the small junction which leads to the main town as one motors along the quiet highway leading to Isabel, Leyte.
Nothing beats the cool breeze at your face blowing from the bay, offering a much needed respite from the relentless heat.
Cooling off at Ormoc Bay in Merida, Leyte
Summertime’s living-it-easy pace
Ormoc City in the horizon
Protected mangrove area gives hope to marine life in the bay
Town hall of Merida, Leyte sitting on top of a hill
Supreme Commander of WW II’s Allied Forces Gen. Douglas MacArthur must have been here… he has a statue in front of the Municipal Hall. 🙂
The view from the munisipyo looking out into Ormoc Bay
Merida as viewed from the sea:
- Last 2 photos above were taken 24 April 2008 from a fastcraft leaving Ormoc for Cebu.
Wow, look at that! I had been living in Leyte for more than 18 years and it’s just now that I came to know there is this wonderful place in Leyte which is Merida. Most probably they are Bisaya ‘cuz it’s located at the southern part? Is it part of Ormoc? Thnx Gerry 🙂
John2x said this on 18 April 2008 at 5:51 AM |
John2x, nope, it’s not part of Ormoc. It’s a town along the coast of Ormoc Bay. You pass by it on your way to Isabel.
gerryruiz said this on 18 April 2008 at 10:34 AM |
Thank you for having this photos of my father’s hometown. He was supposed to be there last week to attend the most-awaited fiesta of Merida – May 15, 2008 – and at the same have a reunion with cousins who came home from abroad. But it was in vain since typhoons Butsoy and Kosme hit Mindanao. Heavy rains with strong winds. We cancelled our trip to Merida. Imagine, we were supposed to take Weena bus from Cotabato City to Kabacan, North Cotabato, then take another Rural Transit bus from Kabacan to Cagayan de Oro city via Bukidnon…. then in the evening we should have taken the vessel, maybe of Sulpicio Lines from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu City, then Supercat from Cebu to Ormoc, and lastly a mini bus or van from Ormoc to Merida Poblacion!
Merida is the hometown of my father, the Matugas and Mendola, Boholst. etc… He is now 73 years old, lived in Cotabato City all his life along with his family. Merida is now developed as years passed… and I’d like to go back there after 10 years… to visit my cousins…
vic-vic matugas said this on 18 May 2008 at 10:23 PM |
I was there almost a month ago on May 14th and 15th during the fiesta. It was my first visit in Merida to see my wife’s family and in-laws. We truly enjoyed our stay there and were able to brave the hot weather. The heat is something we’re not used to since we’ve been living in San Francisco for many years now. I regret not seeing Mount Magsanga. That’ll be on my list on my next visit. We’re missing Merida already after only being back to California a few days ago. Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful pictures.
Ray said this on 12 June 2009 at 6:59 AM |
hi, are there beach resorts in merida? those fantastic photos of yours – which resort is it located in merida?
rhea said this on 8 August 2009 at 7:38 PM |
Hi Rhea, I’m sorry I cannot recall the name of the place where I took the photos. They are not really “resorts” in the true sense of the word – more of beach areas w/ some picnic huts w/ tables & chairs for rent.
gerryruiz said this on 8 August 2009 at 10:50 PM |
there are nice beaches here in merida located at one of the barangays here at lamanoc, merida, leyte. very nice place to visit.
herchie silvano said this on 2 May 2011 at 4:22 PM |
Thank you very much indeed for posting these photos. I saw my rest house at left side of the last photo and I look forward to visit the place this coming April 2012. Mabuhay ka, Gerry Ruiz.
From Leonardo Arino, Abu Dhabi
Leonardo Arino said this on 20 January 2012 at 6:39 PM |
The pleasure’s mine, Leonardo! 🙂
gerryruiz said this on 21 January 2012 at 10:55 PM |
tnx sir for posting the pics of my hometown……
lowel delos angels said this on 5 July 2012 at 4:33 PM |