Silay is known as the Paris of Negros and is home to a lot of really old (and well-preserved) heritage houses. This was were the rich hacienderos and sugar barons used to live.
There are only 3 houses that are open to the public -- the Bernardino Jalandoni House Museum, the Balay Negrense and the Manuel Severino Hofileña House.
The bus dropped us off at the Bernardino Jalandoni House Museum, which was just along the main highway and the bus route. The entrance fee (which includes a tour guide) is P50.
Because I wasn't able to take a pic of the facade, here's a sketch of the house:
The entrance signage.
Some pictures of old Silay.
A family portrait.
The dining room.
19th century fridge. The info guide posted near the fridge said, "Ice in the late 19th century was brought over by steamboats from Massachusetts, USA. Ten ponds of ice was delivered daily to wealthy households for 5.00 pesos per month, an amount equivalent to 3,500 pesos today."
The tin ceiling. Part of it was destroyed, but was aptly restored.
Law books. If you're a law student like me, then you'll find this writer familiar:
According to the guide, this tree is older than the house, which is itself more than a hundred years old.
There's a CR for guests at the back.
Next, lunch.
Total spend for the day so far: P128
P63 - Victorias trip
P15 - Bus from Victorias to Silay (non-aircon)
P50 - Bernardino Jalandoni House Museum entrance fee (with guide)
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