Victory by Ryszard Wierzbicki
This was the beginning of my exploration of the slums in the Smoky Mountain area. Smoky Mountain is a well-known district that is located on a garbage dump and has a characteristic view of the surrounding areas. I decided to do this trip on a one-day stopover in Manila. I hired a taxi driver for the day and we drove to the Smoky Mountain area. We met this gentleman at the very entrance to a narrow street “cut” out of a town cobbled together from corrugated iron and cardboard. He greeted us with a Victoria gesture.
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Ryszard Wierzbicki, born in 1963, holds a Master’s in Social Sciences from the University of Gdańsk. After working in child care, dentistry, and IT, he pursued his passion for scuba diving, becoming a PADI instructor. Since moving to the UK in 2006, he’s traveled extensively, particularly in Southeast Asia, where he volunteers with orphan charities. In 2010, he founded two travel and photography forums: Instant Travelling and World Around. Now self-employed as a marketing advisor and tour organizer, Ryszard continues to balance his love for photography, travel, and diving. He is happily divorced with no kids.
Current Location
Swindon, United Kingdom
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