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Pleonasmic Signs in El Nido

Leave a comment Posted by Lana on February 28, 2015

The word inn and its synonyms namely, hostel, pension, and rooms

Sometimes extra words were added unconciously so as to be absolutely clear, though some readers may find it unnecessary, at times funny, but oftentimes an effective way to reduce the probability of misinterpretation.

Then the use of 'lodge' in another El Nido Inn sign

One example is the multiple signs of El Nido Inn where its redundancy gives one a very clear message that it is indeed an accommodation, a very cheap one.

Cottages in this one

Cheap accommodation for global visitors

Other examples are a couple of dive shop signages wanting to emphasize diving in the water just in case you have different sort of diving in mind. Finally, a life vest to make you safe.

Safety life vest

Palawan, Typography, Words El Nido, pleonasm, redundancy, town

El Nido Poblacion

Leave a comment Posted by Lana on September 11, 2013

Tourism is the trade in this town center. Here are some photographs of the poblacion including its beach.

Narrow town street

Early morning clouds

Sundown in El Nido beach

Beach of the poblacion

El Nido poblacion beach where the island hopping starts and ends

More boats and that’s the pier on the leftmost side and the Coast Guard building

Public market as seen from the bus terminal side

I’d rather ride a bus than a van between El Nido and Puerto Princesa. It may take longer but each stop to pick or drop local passengers is something worth noting. Bus ride gives more stories and views than the point-to-point characterless vans