aEMY'S WANDERLUST
"the gladdest moment in human life is the departure to unknown lands"
15/4/2012 1 Comment The Barcelona Garden ResortIt was not part of my plan to go in this resort since my original plan was to go in Malabrigo Lighthouse. But because of exhaustion (since I came all the way from my shift), I had no resort but to look for a place nearby where I could stay and rest. The first place I had in mind was in Cuenca, Batangas. But due to personal reason, I just decided to look for a place somewhere instead, near Taysan. Fortunate enough for me that I found this Victorian - inspired family owned resort in Rosario where there are no occupants and guests during that time.I am not a swimming pool lover - if i may say it that way; but seeing that the pool was newly cleaned by the caretaker, it invited me to give it a try. :) So far, I really had fun. The place is so private. The owner's father was very accommodating that he even told me ghost stories during his times (He was around 70 years old). Lastly, my stay was sop reasonable. Entrance fee is only for Php100 and room rates ranges from Php700 to Php 2000. I will post other pictures soon. Happy viewing beautiful people :)
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8/4/2012 2 Comments Kalayaan Twin FallsThis is the third time I visited Kalayaan Twin Falls and sad to say, I was a bit disappointed. The first time I went there was year 1996 and only few tourists know the place. If I'll compare it now from before, the place now was mismanaged - maybe because of many guests and visitors coming especially during Lenten seasons. I don't remember what led me going in Kalayaan Twin Falls this time- I just find myself driving nowhere to go, until I reached the place again. Well, that is a typical thing for me especially if I do nothing at home; and of course, if given enough time and money :) Truthfully, I would rather not recommend Kalayaan Twin Falls {now) because of the following reasons: 1. Place is not as clean as you expect. Yes, it's cheap. Entrance fee is only Php40 and cottages will range from Php150 to Php450) but the entire resort (for me) is very dirty. 2. No parking space.So if you have any plans of trying it, just park your car in the nearest Catholic Church outside the premise. 3. Overnight is not advisable. Even though there are lots of securities roaming around, still, a lot of drunkards as well even in daytime. 4. Lastly, bring off lotion. Prevention is better than cure - if you get what i mean. HOW TO GET THERE: By Public Ride: From Manila, you can take a bus going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. You can just get in to one of those Laguna-bound buses along EDSA or go to the HM Bus terminal in Cubao (near Victory). That's about 3 hours ride, depends on the traffic. From the HM Bus terminal in Sta. Cruz, ride a PUJ going to Paete. Kalayaan is just about 20-30 minutes away from Sta. Cruz. Just tell the driver to drop you off along San Juan. San Juan is one of the Barangays of Kalayaan, Laguna. Primary landmark would be the Church on top. The road going up to where the falls is; it is a 5 to 10 minutes walk from the church. You may also take a tricycle from the place where the jeep will drop you off. Tricycle drivers are very nice so need not to worry that you will have to negotiate for the fare pricing unless you wanted the driver to be your tour guide as well. 6/4/2012 0 Comments Dampalit FallsWho would ever think that there's a hidden falls in Los Baños, Laguna? All the while I thought, it's only UPLB, our well known buko pie and the hot springs nearby that we can promote in our town. Thanks to a former co-worker and also a town mate, who told me that there is this falls that can be seen near DPWH office.
Even I am familiar with the DPWH in Los Banos, I really do not know exactly where the said falls is located. I was a bit hesitant to pursue the said side trip as well - since my friend already informed me that many visitors and guests are coming from different places because of a very cheap entrance fee. With the said info given, I already had an idea that the falls may be as not as "clean" as I expect (but I was totally wrong). So when my plan to visit a friend in Dairy Ville (which is also inside the UPLB campus), I added to see Dampalit Falls. Nothing to loose - as I keep on telling myself.If the scenery is good, then lucky me; and if not, then don't promote and never return. :) I arrived in Barangay Dampalit at exactly 8am. Had a breakfast in Aling Medz store where I also parked my little Kitchy. I opted to walk instead of bringing my car going to falls since the road going up is very steep. Lucky enough Aling Medz, the store owner, offered her grandchild to be my personal tour guide and part of that offering would be a certain amount I will give - which I guess, is already the residents "customary" every time there will be any visitors who would come to see the falls. Anyways, the tour guide fee is not that much as compared with Pagsanjan Falls. I just gave Nene, Aling Medz' grandchild, Php100 plus our snacks when we reach the falls. Nene and I walked for roughly 15 minutes until we reached our destination. Our walk paid off. All hesitations were replaced by excitement seeing how the falls were taken care of the residents, also the guests who going there to swim. As I was also informed by my little tour guide, the falls is no longer as beautiful as before after it was hit by typhoon Milenyo. But even if, personally speaking, it is still well formed and looks so enticing for you not to dip. Well, how i wish i was able to see the place during those times Nene had inform me. Maybe, I will like a little kiddo playing in its running waters. Lastly, this is one of the cheapest trip I have been so far because I only spent Php500 enjoying the view and realizing that there's no need to spend too much money - to explore our own place. Gas (Php300) Entrance and Parking Fee(php40) Food(Php 60) Tour guide fee (php100) HOW TO GET THERE: With private car: Dampalit Falls can be reach in 1.5 to 2 hours from Manila on the way to Sta Cruz, Laguna via the South Luzon Expressway. Take Calamba exit then go straight directly until you reach Bgy Dampalit, Los Baños just next to the Camp Eldridge. Landmark would be a park and a DPWH sign board Take a 10 - 15 minutes walk from the Los Baños main road to the right side will take you to the falls. Please take note that the road going to the falls is a residential area. And it is very steep. I suggest you just ask some locals instead to bring you in the falls and just park your car down hill. Happy viewing :) |
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