Sunday, July 8, 2007
Taal, Volcanic Crator
Being here reminded me a lot of the chain of restaurants in Australia. Al Fresco dining was the in thing here too.
Dinner was at Densio's, the local chain of restaurants serving a variety of western cuisines. Filipino Steaks are a little more salty than regular steaks.Nurture Spa in Tagaytay, Philippines
This fairy tale castle was what we saw enroute to Nurture Spa, Tagaytay. My friend told me she used to live like royalty when she resided in Philippines. Now I know why...
Nurture Spa - a hideaway in Tagaytay that's tucked at the end of a long, winding road.
Back to nature in Nurture Spa.
In the somewhat picturesque grounds of the Nurture Spa, you'll be able to find benches where romance can have its moments.
Coconut leaves drape the thatched roofs of the Nurture Spa. Be prepared to spend at least USD30 per 60 minute full body massage session. The shower room in the massage chamber was something of a cool welcome to road-weary travellers.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Batangas...toward Tagaytay, Philippines
I wasn't exactly at this place, being busy with work, whilst my friend, who was having her vacation took the opportunity to make me feel envious that she could wander off with the driver to idylic oceanic locations and snap me pictures of what I COULD HAVE seen had I not had to spend the afternoon in some boring office discussing dull business stuff.
A typical architecture in Batangas.
The lady is an extra.
The picture show a Jeepney, a common mode of transportation throughout Philippines. I think it's great fun to hop onto one, provided you carry little cash and wear a pretty smile.
A local enterprise.The Province - Batanga, Philippines
Enroute to Batangas, we stopped by a gas station and I noticed that the gas stations in Philippines were like mini malls, with stretches of well known stores, including Starbucks, and a Pancake House too.
We stopped by a quaint restaurant, called the Treehouse Restaurant, aptly named as the restaurant had sitting areas built on trees. They served authentic Filipino food. Personally for me, I found the climate a little too tropical for treehouse dining. The bugs crawling and flying around were a little too close to nature for me. However, for the less faint hearted, who find bugs a delicacy in themselves, I'll say, go for it! A worthwhile experience and certainly a photo opportunity. It looks really great on pictures.
The treehouse experience!
For the less bug-inclined, try the slightly air-conditioned sitting area provided within the main hall. They even serve a nice spread of a variety of local Filipino delights. The local catch, Milk Fish, is a must-try. My dear friend tells me they season the fish with pepper and lime. I liked it very much. By the end of the meal, I'd finished all of the fish. My friend's favorite part of the fish was the greyish centre, which had a smooth, soft and oily taste. I preferred the sides.
The interior of the restaurant was a cheerful, bright colored, homely seating arrangement. I liked the colors; they gave me a very young, happy feeling. I felt like I'd been invited to a local Filipino family's home for lunch.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)