Random Tagaytay Trip

Drinks from Bag of Beans

Gio, Faith, Lou-an and Me had a random Tagaytay trip earlier. Riding Gio's car we depart from Dasmariñas, Cavite around 11:00 AM. Our first destination was Moon Garden along SVD Road, only finding out that their restaurant was only for reservations. Since we are hungry we went to Bag of Beans to grab some food but decided to have only some snack because we suddenly craved for Bulalo. After eating at Bag of Beans, we went straight to Faith's dentist at Mendez, Cavite and after a quick visit we had lunch in one of the Bulalohan in Tagaytay. We then drove to Caleruega in Nasugbu, but we visited first Chateau Royale across Evercrest Golf Course. After visiting Chateau Royale, we continued our trip to Caleruega and had some sightseeing. Caleruega was a memorable place for us because our Retreat in College happened there. I really enjoyed our random trip. 'Til the next random trip!

Don't be scared, they sing very well!

View of Mt. Batulao from Caleruega

      Random trips are awesome, try it! Palamig ka muna.

New ride

thank you mom & dad

I finally have my own ride, a Schwinn Mesa MTB

First climb

Last December 2011, Kuya Angel invited me for a hike to Mt. Batulao in Batangas. We started trekking aroung 9:00 PM (Yes! It was a night trek) with our heavy packs and headlamps. Since I'm new to climbing, I was amazed that we we're climbing with total strangers that Kuya Angel just met in Mt. Batulao few months before. Sir Gilbert was with his brothers and I am with Kuya Angel and Alibert. Our group used the new trail and at around 1:00 AM we reached the campsite. We pitched our tents, have some snack and socials. I've learned many things about mountains and about my hiking buddies.

View of Mt. Batulao from our campsite

Hiking buddies

We woke up around 6:00 AM, had our breakfast and continue our trek to the summit. We reached the summit and stayed there for about 20 mins. We descended using the old trail and had lunch in one of the campsite. After resting for a while, we continue walking and reached the jump-off point around 5:00 PM. It was a nice experience and the next time I climb Mt. Batulao, I will bring my friends and brother.

View from the Summit.

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Being out of my comfort zone, I've learned to appreciate even the small things. I've also learned to appreciate God's creation and take care of it.