Seeing Ayala Triangle In a New Light
I've been living in Makati for more than 5 years now and with the exception of the first time I laid eyes on this city (wherein I was in awe, jaw-dropping awe), I pretty much took my environment for granted as the years wore on.
![IMG_2137](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5438298645_f567e9de90.jpg)
![IMG_2144](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5438909018_1d82f6fe56.jpg)
![IMG_2143](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5438302147_737cea2671.jpg)
The extra lighting could be attributed to the fact that there was a shoot earlier.
![IMG_2148](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5438910920_cffa4fc77b.jpg)
Thanks to the changes, I saw the beauty of the Ayala Stock Exchange building on a moonlit night.
![IMG_2151](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5438305117_92216c95f2.jpg)
And made me wonder what was the reason behind this arch?
It took me 5 years to sit there for the first time during night-time. I don't think I'm the one to blame for this though as the area, without the lights, establishments, and embellishments was uninviting before the changes.
During this season of hearts, there's a serenade on-going at the Ayala triangle and additional dining areas are put up across the establishments great for dining al fresco.
![IMG_2146](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5438909726_8582b48d42.jpg)
![IMG_2140](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5438906562_bba249df77.jpg)
![IMG_2137](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5438298645_f567e9de90.jpg)
I remember back in 2009 when Ondoy flooded the Ayala area and how afterwards, I saw some trees uprooted (or was that Milenyo?). I thought that was it for Ayala triangle. But I guess I was wrong. This was the sight that greeted me earlier after our advance Valentine's dinner:
![IMG_2142](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5438907634_684ce478be.jpg)
A far cry from the dark garden of the past.
![IMG_2144](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5438909018_1d82f6fe56.jpg)
Now dotted with restaurants.
You've got to give it to the Ayala's for turning a profit on a piece of real estate without sacrificing aesthetic. And yes, we need to have a good-looking, well-lighted piece of greenery in the midst of the city.
You've got to give it to the Ayala's for turning a profit on a piece of real estate without sacrificing aesthetic. And yes, we need to have a good-looking, well-lighted piece of greenery in the midst of the city.
![IMG_2143](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5438302147_737cea2671.jpg)
The extra lighting could be attributed to the fact that there was a shoot earlier.
![IMG_2148](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5438910920_cffa4fc77b.jpg)
Thanks to the changes, I saw the beauty of the Ayala Stock Exchange building on a moonlit night.
![IMG_2151](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5438305117_92216c95f2.jpg)
And made me wonder what was the reason behind this arch?
It took me 5 years to sit there for the first time during night-time. I don't think I'm the one to blame for this though as the area, without the lights, establishments, and embellishments was uninviting before the changes.
During this season of hearts, there's a serenade on-going at the Ayala triangle and additional dining areas are put up across the establishments great for dining al fresco.
![IMG_2146](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5438909726_8582b48d42.jpg)
A great place to bring your love ones this day of hearts.
![IMG_2140](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5438906562_bba249df77.jpg)
Happy Valentine's!
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