Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Tagaytay City

Okay, I must admit, I'm promoting our tourist spots here in the Philippines. Perhaps, this would be my way of making it up to my motherland since I'm about to leave her soon. Awww, alright enough of the drama. Going back to Tagaytay City, cold weather, picturesque view of the infamous Taal Volcano, mouth-watering mushroom burgers and buko (coconut) pies, endless horseback riding and blossoming flowers everywhere ~ all of these in one city, Tagaytay, which I refer to as the nearest summer capital from Manila (setting aside Baguio). We went there last month for a tripping (Mama's term for checking out houses and lots for sale). Of course, since we're already there, I suggested that we take a stroll around Sonya's Secret Garden and drop by Leslie's for dinner. Here are the pictures, enjoy!

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Breathtaking view of the renowned Taal Volcano

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There are nipa huts at the back of Leslie's if you wish to dine in with the view of Mt. Taal

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The area around Leslie's is beautifully landscaped

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Crazy shot of the Puyaoan cousins

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Leslie's back portico

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Lots of comfy wooden beds are scattered around the Sonya's Secret Garden

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Another haven

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The clan beside a fountain

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Another crazy shot inside the greenhouse

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One of the weird vegetables inside the greenhouse


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such a very delightful place, hope I could visit there someday, if my budget do so approve, sometimes, we don't know but we somehow feel that we are strangers to our own country, I have lived here in the Philippines, Davao in particular but I have never been outside Davao maybe my whole life, I would want to visit places that posses such beautiful atmosphere and has a high historical value.

XianneDee said...

hello there! thanks for dropping by. i feel the same way. i've never been outside luzon and the farthest place that i've gone to is ilocos.

don't worry, you're not alone. and perhaps, anytime soon you'll be able to visit manila. :)