A New Place To View Taal, Laeuna de Taal, Day 3

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On our way back from Eagle's Point Resort, Batangas, we chose to take the Taal-Lemery road via Papaya Road (Diokno Highway) which pass by Fantasy World, to go up to Tagaytay.  We didn't know that the bridge leading to Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway was closed for repair due to typhoon Glenda which hit the Philippines back in 2014.  Yes, 3 years later, it's still on-going repair.

 We had to double back and take Laurel Road, which was a 24km highway along Taal Lake.  The view was gorgeous, plus, road trip!

 We're all over the map!

On our way to Tagaytay via the twisting and turning road of Ligaya Drive, we saw this new development by Filinvest.  It's named Laeuna de Taal.  I'm not interested in buying a lot on this property, cause I'm pretty sure it would be 'bongga' in price.



 What I would share was the grand view of Taal Lake and volcano offered by Laeuna's lay-by.  Like all private vehicles going up to Tagaytay, we parked our vehicle on the shoulder road and jogged to the other side.

Here's the kids backed by Taal Lake and volcano.  Laeuna even had a guard posted on the area to keep the tourists safe, man the traffic and the gate of the development.




Then, there's a sorbetes vendor here.  Dirty ice cream!  A bit pricey, since a cone costs P20.  But, given the steep road that Mr. Sorbetes had to navigate to ply his ware.  Sulit!




 So, on your next Tagaytay trip.  Drop by Ligaya drive and have an ice cream at the Laeuna de Taal Lay-by.


Read part 1 here.
Read part 2 here.

Travel Date:  August 2017


Photo Courtesy of:
Laeuna de Taal by Filinvest

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Overnight At Eagle Point, Batangas Part 2

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Our 2nd day started early, with a buffet breakfast at the Eagle's Nest Bar and Restaurant.  There's fried rice, scrambled eggs, daing na bangus (butterflied milkfish soaked in vinegar and garlic), and longganisa (sausage links).  For drinks, there's orange juice and coffee.

The night before, we ordered lunch from the staff to be taken at Sepoc beach.  Lunch was good for 2 persons and consisted of rice, grilled chicken or pork, grilled squid, pancit (noodles) and a plate of fruits.  All to be cooked by their staff right at Sepoc beach.  Price not included on the room rate, but would be paid upon check out.

We ordered two lunch pack since we're a family of four.  But, the food was enough to feed 6-8 persons.  We actually gave the rest to our boat man, cause we're not big eaters at all.

 We did an early check out from the room, to allow us to waddle in the beach until 2pm.  The staff were nice enough to allow us to store our luggage in their office, for free.  We're also allowed to use the pool and it's facility until the afternoon, which I would say a fair enough deal to make.

 A boat going to Sepoc beach costs a minimum of P3500.  They have a big boat that could easily seat 10 person.  We borrowed big beach towels from the information desk, since we didn't bring any.

Tide is coming...

Waiting for the boat that would take us to Sepoc beach.


Off we go.

 The sea is calm and ohhh so blue.




Sepoc beach is a small cove with white sand beach.  It's really sunny.  Sunblocks are a must!

 We did snorkling.  Too bad, I always seem to forget my water proof pouch, to get those under water shots.  It's beautiful, with plenty of colorful fishes to see.

 After two, we head back to the resort to wash up and go back to reality.


Read part 1 here.


Travel Date: August 2017

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