Travel Date: July 21, 2013
Destination: Tagaytay City, Cavite Province
Since I knew that it might rain in the afternoon, we planned to leave early morning for Tagaytay. It normally drizzles in the afternoon because of its geographical location according to one of the articles I've read in the net (which makes me recall that it'd actually rained too when I last visited in 2008) and much so it's rainy season. But because of a very busy week, we didn't want to interrupt our sleep by waking up early.
There's no direct trip from the metro going to Tagaytay but there are numerous ways to get there. Buses going to Nasugbu (Batangas) pass by the city and one can just ask the driver to drop off Olivarez. One can also take a bus to Alabang then take an FX to Tagaytay.
We started our way from the JAM liner bus terminal right under the LRT Gil Puyat station, on board the bus bound for Balibago (Sta. Rosa, Laguna). With Php61/pax, we arrived at the Balibago wet market after 35 minutes. From there, we took a jeepney going to Tagaytay for Php40/pax and was on the road for roughly 45 minutes with a good view of some modern buildings, green fields and the pineapple plantation on the way to the city proper.
From the drop off point, we took another jeepney going to People's Park in the Sky- our first stop for the day. If I could remember clearly, the fare was around Php19/pax. There are also tricycles that can take you to the different spots but could cost higher.
It was said that this place used to be called 'Palace in the Sky' and was intended by the Marcoses for the former US President Ronald Raegan's visit which never happened.
True enough, it had started drizzling while we were on our way to the park. And since it was past 1PM, the first thing we thought upon reaching the top was eat. The structures were old and rusty which amazed me at first but reaching the main viewing deck where the restaurant was at was disappointing. The place looked dingy and abandoned but good thing is the toilet was clean and maintained.
Destination: Tagaytay City, Cavite Province
Since I knew that it might rain in the afternoon, we planned to leave early morning for Tagaytay. It normally drizzles in the afternoon because of its geographical location according to one of the articles I've read in the net (which makes me recall that it'd actually rained too when I last visited in 2008) and much so it's rainy season. But because of a very busy week, we didn't want to interrupt our sleep by waking up early.
There's no direct trip from the metro going to Tagaytay but there are numerous ways to get there. Buses going to Nasugbu (Batangas) pass by the city and one can just ask the driver to drop off Olivarez. One can also take a bus to Alabang then take an FX to Tagaytay.
We started our way from the JAM liner bus terminal right under the LRT Gil Puyat station, on board the bus bound for Balibago (Sta. Rosa, Laguna). With Php61/pax, we arrived at the Balibago wet market after 35 minutes. From there, we took a jeepney going to Tagaytay for Php40/pax and was on the road for roughly 45 minutes with a good view of some modern buildings, green fields and the pineapple plantation on the way to the city proper.
upper right's my sister Hanna, cousins Yasmin and Bea, lower left's me and cousin Michel
It was said that this place used to be called 'Palace in the Sky' and was intended by the Marcoses for the former US President Ronald Raegan's visit which never happened.
entrance to the park- Php30/pax
owners of the road
one of the waiting sheds to the hilltop
True enough, it had started drizzling while we were on our way to the park. And since it was past 1PM, the first thing we thought upon reaching the top was eat. The structures were old and rusty which amazed me at first but reaching the main viewing deck where the restaurant was at was disappointing. The place looked dingy and abandoned but good thing is the toilet was clean and maintained.
The food wasn't really good but not bad either. With rice, 2 viands (rellenong bangus and sinigang na baboy) and 3 cans of soda, we spent Php850. We may not have enjoyed the food, but our eyes had so much with the picturesque view of green fields on one side and the taal lake on the other. But not after the fog though. It was close to freezing we had wished we brought jackets.
zero visibility of what's down the hill
the old amphitheater
posing with our new memorabilia shirts
the sacred heart of Jesus
the sacred heart of Jesus
Well, there wasn't really much you can do here but savor the scenic view of the lowlands.
ain't this wonderful?!
taal lake
another view of the taal lake and volcano
We left the park at late afternoon and dropped by Picnic Grove for some sight-seeing just before heading back to Manila. Though the weather wasn't really cooperative, we had a wonderful time enjoying each other's company and having been blessed to see once again, mother nature's beauty at it's finest.
We finally got to Olivarez by 7pm and 1.5 hours later, we arrived in Baclaran. Another hop in another bus and we were home.
No comments:
Post a Comment