Unplanned Road trip to Tagaytay

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Hello beautiful friends! Finally I am home so therefore,I have time to make an article for today. I together with the kids have been out in the house for the past 3 days. On the 25th of December, we went to my husband’s relative, it was actually our yearly christmas gathering, but last year was an exemption because of covid virus. The kids received their gifts from their uncles and aunts. It was also a day full of laughter and “chikas” (chit chats) as we barely meet the rest of my husband’s relatives this year.

Moving forward to the next day which is Sunday, the kids and I went to my in laws house because we’re supposed to be at the cemetery which is our yearly christmas visit to my late mother in law. Unfortunately it didn’t happen because my brother in law from Laguna came.

Honestly, I wasn’t ready to meet them personally because of some reasons which I already stated in my past articles. So I just stayed at my sister in law house for the whole time, while the kids were at my father in law house to meet their other cousins. I know they enjoyed the short time together as they played some games.

We stayed there until evening because we still had plans to go outside, until my youngest brother in law suggests that we go to Tagaytay, well, who are we to object. However the timing and weather didn’t goes along well, we ended up eating some fries at Mcdonalds as they accompanied us back home. While we were eating that time, we’re talking about pursuing our plan of going to Tagaytay the next day before we got busy for the next couple of days in preparation of New year celebration.

The next morning, at around 11 in the morning, we left our house for the third consecutive days. We reached my in laws village by 1130. We just waited for the rest of the gang to be ready. My brother in law can’t come with us because of his duty at work, instead he prepared us lunch so that we’re full enough before leaving the house.

All of us we’re so enthusiastic and energetic for the short road trip. By 2 o’clock in the afternoon, we’re all settled and ready. My youngest brother in law, Renz will be our driver, so first we went to gasoline station to fill up some gas. He turned on the map on his phone to looked for a better route in going to our destination. We were supposed to be at a museum, unfortunately it was close during Monday so we went to People Park in the sky instead.

We were at Tagaytay road at 4 in the afternoon. Another 15 to 20 minutes before we reached our final destination. There were a lot of people by that time, some were going home already because it was already late. The parking lot were full of cars so we have to wait a little longer until we can finally parked. The moment I went out of the car, the cold weather welcomes me. It was really cold but tolerable. I think this is the time of the year that the weather in Tagaytay is extra cold, because the last time I got here was in September 2017 that time it wasn’t that cold, compare to yesterday.

After paying the entrance fee of 30 php per person, we all went inside and enjoyed the overlooking view in front of us. I’ve been in this place for at least 4 times, but I am still amazed by the view of mountains and trees in front of me. I can’t stop clicking my phone in order to get the best shot that I am going to share in my social media accounts.

I still can’t believe that after the Taal eruption in January 2020, this whole place was covered with ashes. All the green things turned into grey. I thought I would never see these beautiful view once again.

We spend the rest of the time taking pictures and enjoying the cold weather. This kind of weather is very rare if you are living in the city. We finished taking pictures when the dark night takes over because we can no longer see the beautiful view in front of us.

As we go out of the park, there were only few cars left in the parking area. I bought strawberry taho for the kids and it’s good than what we have tasted in 2017.

We stay a little longer because some of us need to take a restroom break before we can go home. My sister in law brother bought some sweet desserts such as “yema” and “espasol” which we all eat inside the car.

Going home was a little scary because that time the fog went down and we can’t see anything on the road except for fog. It was very dark as well and even the car windows were full of moist. With God guidance, the whole drive going down was safe.

We decided to eat our dinner, thus we were looking for a restaurant nearby preferably with the famous “bulalo” on menu. It was really cold and hot soup is perfect for the dinner. Few minutes later, Renz found one, he stopped the car, and we all went out. We were all starving that the moment our food was served, we eat right away.

After settling the bills, we all went inside the car to go home. It’s 8 pm and the whole ride is going to take 2 hours, taking the expressway. I took a little nap, and when I woke up we’re back in Manila. We dropped by at a coffee shop to buy some refreshments before going home. But since I am no longer taking coffee, I ordered the one without caffeine. However the aroma of the coffee is quite tempting. I went out hurriedly after getting my order before I could change my mind.

Renz took us home first before they could go home, since he and my sister in law are living in the same village.

It was an unplanned trip, however it was full of fun and kinda refreshing. I hope we could do more of this next year, along with some of our loved ones.

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