The Volcano This Time
Blessed by a clear day, our aimless joyride to Tagaytay went quite well. The picture of Taal Volcano above was taken around three weeks ago. My cousin and a family friend wanted to go around, so off we went to Tagaytay with no particular destination in mind. We stopped at the Taal Vista Lodge to take pictures of the lake, but everyone just wanted to take pictures of themselves. They wanted to take their picture with the volcano behind them, with the hotel behind them, them on the garden chairs, them on the lawn... I kept telling them to take a picture of the volcano, because at any other time, the whole area could have been covered by fog. We finally took the picture above.
Blessed by a clear day, our aimless joyride to Tagaytay went quite well. The picture of Taal Volcano above was taken around three weeks ago. My cousin and a family friend wanted to go around, so off we went to Tagaytay with no particular destination in mind. We stopped at the Taal Vista Lodge to take pictures of the lake, but everyone just wanted to take pictures of themselves. They wanted to take their picture with the volcano behind them, with the hotel behind them, them on the garden chairs, them on the lawn... I kept telling them to take a picture of the volcano, because at any other time, the whole area could have been covered by fog. We finally took the picture above.
I Like Mine Just Slightly Sweet
When on a trip to Tagaytay, I like buying the buko pies from Collette's. They're a classic Tagaytay/Laguna experience. They are creamy, filled with coconut and just slightly sweet. Also try going to Palace in the Sky, which was built for the official state visit of former US President Ronald Reagan, although their trip was eventually cancelled. Go there not so much for the "palace" but for the view, the scenery and the cool, fresh air.
I don't really like paying for so much at the chi-chi places, though there are a lot of country clubs, golf courses, a yacht club and gourmet restaurants in Tagaytay if you're into that. Instead, go to the City Market, where you'll find loads and loads of fruits and other local produce. You will find watermelons, sweet pineapples, coconuts, avocadoes, sweet potatoes, and other local goodies.
The city is also a foodie's haven, where beef bulalo, a local specialty, is found everywhere. Bulalo is boiled bone-in beef shank in beef stock with varous vegetables. It's really yummy and great in the cool mountain climate. Another must-try is Breakfast at Antonio's, which has come to be quite popular that you must be prepared to wait a little (or try calling for reservation) to be seated.
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