Unplanned: Tagaytay

Last August 2007, just weeks before I started working... my high school friends Anton, Nescy and I decided to go to Enchanted Kingdom. Anton brought his car, we named "Wicked". They waited for me at the MRT Ayala Station and off we went. But while on the South Luzon Expressway, we all just decided on the spot to go straight to Tagaytay. And because we were all adventurous and unpredictable... goodbye EK, hello Tagaytay.

It was not our first time in the city, but it was definitely a first for us to go there unplanned. We were not even sure where exactly to go.

We first went to People's Park. I think we paid a minimal amount as entrance fee (I think about P10-30 each). The view was awesome. You can see the entire Tagaytay Highlands and of course the famous Taal Volcano. At that time, it was also quite windy, so it was cool. There were also shops on top. And a huge statue of Christ is located at the topmost (similar to the one in Rio). The park is recommended for families as well as friends who seek bonding time and relaxing moments.

After... we ate at a resto also facing the Taal Volcano. The food was good, but we really didn't order a lot since it was not that cheap ... hehehe. There were also many persons along the hi-way that will tempt you for a rare adventure to the Taal Volcano itself. Every 5 meters, there are tourguides along the streets. And since we are adventurous, we gave in to one.

That story would be my next unplanned trip.

Unplanned: Pampanga

Last April 19, 2007...
it was another adventure that was totally unplanned. Nescy, Caloy and I were just at Ger's condo one night when all of a sudden a totally outrageous idea was born. We decided to go out of town... the next day. We didn't know where... or how.

We went to the Victory Liner Bus Terminal in Cubao and just rode a bus we weren't even sure where it would go. Basta, seizing the moment was just shifted a notch higher. We arrived somewhere in San Fernando City... just over an hour from Manila. We walked till we arrived at Susie's Cuisine and ate palabok. Apparently, lately did we realized Susie's is actually a famous Pampanga resto. Now with a full stomach, we are ready to face the Kapampangans.

We visited the San Fernando Church and City Hall and rode the kalesa around the city. It was our first time to ride an "ancient" mode of transportation... hehehe. We passed by Pampanga Capitol and those famous old houses in the province.

We were not satisfied... we rode a jeep to Angeles City... (we don't know where it is). Upon arriving in Angeles, we walked around the Angeles Cathedral... but still not satisifed. We went to Clark!!! (upon the recommendations of the locals).

All 3 of us have never been to the former US base and we were really excited... but it was a shortlived excitement. Everything we thought of Clark was just the opposite. Clark is a ghost town!!! (during mornings I guess). We thought there would a be a lot of people, but no, we didnt even see exciting places. We just went to SM Clark na lang.

Our last stop that day was the town of Dau... where we ate at the popular Razon's. And then off we go back to Manila. It was a great day! Adventurism mixed by culture, food and friends. What else can one asks for. Try it... but just be careful.