Call time: 8:00 a.m. at Starbucks in Paseo de Magallanes. Having tried to avoid the northbound traffic along Cavite, I arrived earlier and just in time for breakfast while waiting for the rest. Forty-five minutes later, Ken arrived and, since he was craving for something “decent” to eat for the morning, we transferred to nearby Pancake House. At this point, I didn’t have any intention to eat any more than what I previously had (Think: Forest Ham with Egg White and Venti non-fat milk.), but the aroma of freshly made pancakes was just way too much for me to ignore. So off I went to order 2-piece serving of Banana Pancakes and iced tea on the side. Good thing Ken was feeling a lot more generous, so our orders were all on him. Thanks Ken! ^_^ Another thirty minutes passed, and Patty and Laarni showed up, and we headed to Mc Donald's along Mamplasan to meet the rest of the crew. By 10:15 a.m., we were on our way to Tagaytay to meet up with Fatz and proceed with the photowalk.
First stop was this really cool house just along the highway owned by Fatz’ family friend. The house may seem like it hasn’t been stayed at for quite some time, nevertheless it’s got this serene ambiance and classy interiors. Plus, it offered a panoramic view of Taal which, in my opinion, gives the house one of the many things to boast of compared to houses you usually stumble upon within the metro.
I wonder if I could save just enough to buy a grand house like this one someday... ^_^
Around 2 p.m., our hunger pangs got the better of us so we decided to help ourselves to a late lunch of pasta-and-pizza-plus-hot-wings at Yellow Cab. As usual, the view from the place never disappoints, plus we were lucky to have met a veteran photographer who gave us impromptu basics on wide-angle photography and the proper usage of macro lens. (Hmmm… I forgot his name, though. My bad!)
Last stop was to indulge in lots of greens (And more greens!) at Sonya’s Garden. Since this is the last in our agenda for the day, we took the chance to have group photo ops galore with Sonya’s signature Spanish bread in tow. I guess the good thing about that day was how cooperative the Southern weather was, with only the slightest hint of drizzle during the late afternoon. One last pahabol was a brief take-out at Mushroom Burger – something which someone visiting Tagaytay should definitely not miss out on. ^_^
FPPF Batch 9: Tropang Nyarp!
It was a surely a tiring but FUN-filled day, and for sure I’m gonna miss these guys and all the kulitans and the kwentuhans. Hopefully, more of our batch could join in the next photowalk. Now where would be a good place to go to next? Hmmm… I heard there’s gonna be some festival or something in Dumaguete come August. So… eh di tara na?
^_^
PS: Credits for some of the pics posted in this entry go to Patty (a.k.a. Rachel Lobanco) and Ken (a.k.a. Carlo Aquino). Many thanks!!!
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hi there Lissy! hope all is well with yah.. I'm fairly new to the blogging world and I'm simply loving it all.. Juz been bloghopping (as they call it) and finding some really interesting blogs, learning a lot as well, really fun for a new addiction =) btw, can't help but notice that house u've posted about (somewhere in Tagaytay) real beautiful, i can only imagine the view from where it's built on.. nice to have met u, I'm Leslie Shaz Anne btw stay safe!
Hi Shaz! About the house, yep... pretty thing isn't it? Though I highly doubt I'll ever earn enough dough to buy one such as that.. haha!
I happened to look around your blog the other day and honestly I find your blogging style relaxing and amusing... keep it up! I've spent a little more than a year as a blogger myself so that makes me still a newbie I guess. Well, keep it up and see you in blogosphere! :)
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