Journey Continuous: Tagaytay

Another restless weekend...my feet itching to travel. Where to go? A hint of cool air in a tropical country is like rain in a desert. Weekend galavanting with CTA. Thought of a place that is close to Manila…a destination I can drive…we ended up in Tagaytay. So our morning started with breakfast before we left then off we go at 11am. From EDSA take SLEX go straight and exit at Sta Rosa then go straight all the way to Tagaytay City.

 • First Stop: Cliff House for lunchie. There are several selections in the area but you have to wait to be seated since there are many people who usually goes here to eat especially over the weekend. You get the feel of California dining. The view and the cool wind was a conducive to relaxing and you won’t even notice the time pass by. They serve good Italian food and price is reasonable. Definitely never miss this on your next trip. Price: P150-400 each dish. Definitely a must try are their pasta, risotto and smoothies.

• Next Stop: People’s Park in The Sky. Just to get a view of Tagaytay. They say this is the highest peak in the area and you get a good view of everything. It was breath taking since it’s past 4PM. We stayed there until it’s almost sunset. My favorite time of the day. There are several souvenir shops there that sell t-shirts (cost around P140-150) and crafts. Best time to visit is during the weekdays and during late afternoon. Make sure to go back in downtown before the sunset since the zigzag roads don’t have street lights and place gets foggy at night.

• Last Stop: Bag of Beans. It is almost dark and we had to do another stop. I have been meaning to eat at this restaurant to try their Shepherd’s Pie. We weren’t hungry but we just can’t resist trying. So we ordered tea and pie for a light meal before heading back to Manila. It was just okay. The mashed potato was kinda dry and I expected more from them. The place is cozy and you get the feeling of countryside.

A good weekend place to explore...good food, nice scenery and cold weather. If you just want to get away from the stress of the city this is the place to go..and you can almost touch the sky. Good trip!