Trip to Batangas

This is not an ordinary trip. We went here to immerse with the fishermen. We want to experience how it feels to live their life. We did not went to a resort or a hotel. We went to the community.

We have to wake up early to meet the fishermen and check out the fishes that they've catch. It's a good thing because we had the opportunity watch the sunrise.

The people in the community were very hospitable yet conservative. They let the girls sleep inside the bahay kubo while the boys have to sleep outside in the papag to guard the girls. Here's our picture in the bahay kubo.

We had an opportunity to ride their fishing boat for few minutes. They told us that we should ride their boat so that they'll have a good luck on their next time of fishing. 

After meeting the fishermen, we decided to enjoy the beach since we still have time before going to the farm.

I have a folder in my desktop named "Dream Folder". I used to save pictures of pretty places that I want to visit there. I was surprised when I saw a location similar to that picture.

Dreams do come true. 

After swimming, we went to the farm to pick some fresh vegetables that we can cook for lunch.

My friends cooked Pinakbet. It was a blockbuster. :P 

Since I did not help much in cooking, I volunteered to wash the dishes. It was very challenging because I need to get the water from the well first.

It was an memorable experience to know the fishermen, the farmers and their family. We  were also became more aware of the issues that they have to face because of the capitalists that surrounds them. After a whole day spent with them, we had some sharing of reflections about the situation of the community in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Thank you for reading. I hope I was able to show you a glimpse of how they live for a day.

Trip to Iloilo

This trip was a milestone for us. It was our first time to ride an airplane. (Another first time together. :">)

Since we were only allowed to spent 3 days and 2 nights there, here are the things that we did to enjoy the trip:

DAY 1

We ate Sinigang na Tanigue and Grilled Squids for breakfast.  

We had a Seafood lunch at Tatoy's Manokan & Seafood. 

We watched the festive dance number from West Visayas State University.

We tried their Chopsuey that is full of seafood. :)

By the way, the reason we went there was to attend a convention. We stayed at Punta Villa Resort.

DAY 2

We spent the day at the seminar. We managed to escape after lunch. :P

We bought some pasalubong from SM Iloilo. 

The Biscocho Haus is known for their tasty Biscocho, of course. We also bought Piaya, Garlic bread and Maki Curls. :) 

Since both of us are UP students, we decided to visit UP Visayas. 

We watched Mr. & Ms. Making Waves on our last night there. 

DAY 3

Take a peek into our messy hotel room. :P

The last day of the convention was devoted for the election of the new officers.  I'm proud that my boyfriend got the second highest position. He almost made it to the president but he lost by one vote. 

This was our last meal at the resort. Finally, a lechon was served. At first we enjoyed eating different kinds of seafood but then after eating those for consecutive meals, we missed eating red meat. :P

After the convention we had a City Tour! :)

Here's my picture at St. Anne Parish Molo Church. It's one of the oldest church here in the Philippines. 

We also went to the plaza near the Molo Church.

We're supposed to visit the Museo Iloilo but it was closed when we went there. We went to the museum in there municipality instead.

Trip to Iloilo is incomplete if we don't eat their famous batchoy from Deco's Original La Paz Batchoy.

We bought this very delicious cream horn for pasalubong. I highly recommended this for those people who have a sweet tooth. It tastes like cream puff. :P

A very interesting thing happened to us in the airport. We met this little girl and we started talking and playing with her while waiting for our flight. After minutes of talking, we asked her name. "Amber", she said. We both smiled because we want to name our child Amber. We thought that it was a sign. :">

I'll end this story with a picture of us inside the airplane. It was an awesome adventure, indeed.

Trip to Tagaytay City

This was our first date out of town. I hope this blog can help those who are planning to visit the Picnic Grove. The rates are not updated because we went there last December 2011.

There are two options on how to go to Tagaytay City from Cavite:

• option A: ride a jeep to olivarez/mendez/rotonda
• option B: ride a bus to Tagaytay

We rode a bus and we dropped by Olivarez.

How much is the fare? 33 php.

Then a barker told us to ride a tricycle instead of jeep to Picnic Grove.

How much is the fare? 60 PHP. LOL.

and oh. i almost forgot.. 50 php for the entrance fee. hahaha. :P

I will post some pictures on what you should expect when you visit the picnic grove.

Here you go. The beautiful view of Taal Lake. :)

Trivia:

It is not located in Tagaytay. The lake is located at Batanggas.

Cable cars & Zip lines are also available in Picnic Grove.

There’s also a hanging bridge along the trail :)

The cottages in Picnic Grove are for rent depending on its location & size

We preferred to stay in the ruins and have our pictures taken *self timer mode.

This is a picture in a cottage. We didn’t pay for it. LOL. hahaha.

Picnic Grove is also a venue for Kite Flying. :)

Tagaytay has the perfect climate for cuddling. LOL. :)

Let me end this story with the beautiful sunset in Tagaytay. :)

From Tumblr to Blogger

I used to post my stories in Tumblr. Yeah, I put a lot of random thoughts there.
I think that this site is more organized so I'll transfer the stories about our trips here. :)