Thinking of C…

While waiting for August (the much awaited 3rd trip to Bohol), I’d probably scout for new places to discover that starts with the letter C. So where do we begin?

1. Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija > If I remember it well, I’ve been here once with my step-sister; it was just a picnic by the rice fields and where I had a chance to ride a rice field tractor
2. Cagayan
3. Cagayan de Oro > I’d probably try water rafting when I’m ready to die
4. Calamba, Laguna > I’ve been to this place and swam in its different resorts a couple of times…lost count
5. Calapan City, Mindoro Oriental > When I went to Puerto Galera some years ago, my friend and I explored this place just to have lunch in a European diner. The coolest experience was riding those jeepneys with window-like windshields…
6. Calauan, Laguna > Home of the hidden jungle–Hidden Valley Springs–love this place!
   

   Hidden Valley Springs

7. Calatagan, Batangas > Relatively near Manila, for some reason I haven’t been to this place
8. Caloocan City > My previous residence for 10 years!; where I had my secondary education at Our Lady of Grace Academy, now known as St.  Mary’s Academy of Caloocan (SMAC)
9. Camarines Norte > The Calaguas Group of Islands are worth seeing
10. Camarines Sur > My mom’s hometown; would be worth visiting again and go on a side trip to Caramoan Island and experience wakeboarding
11. Camigiun Island > I’ve been wanting to see this place and experience the White Island, Sunken Cemetery and Katibawasan Falls
12. Capiz > I wonder what’s going on at Aswang Festival in Roxas City?
13. Carles and Concepcion, Iloilo > I’ve heard this place boasts of pristine beaches and islands; thanks to Happy Sole for commenting as I was trying to recall where I discovered this place
14. Carmen, Bohol > Home of the famous Chocolate Hills and I have climbed it twice…probably won’t do it for the 3rd time
15. Catanduanes
16. Cavinti, Laguna > Went to this place for a tree planting activity in partnership with Haribon Foundation; stayed overnight at Caliraya Lake/Resort
    

    Lake Caliraya

17. Cavite > I’ve been here several times on a business trip to Gateway Business Park and usually stay overnight at Microtel (one of my favorite cozy mini hotels); a quick route to Tagaytay City and Sonya’s Garden at Alfonso, Cavite
    

    Sonya's Garden

    

    Tagaytay Casino windmill

18. Cebu > I’ve set foot on this place twice as an interchange to Bohol but was able to pay a short visit to SM Cebu, Shangri-la Mactan and Tabora Market; there’s still a lot to see in this place
19. Compostela Valley
20. Corregidor, Bataan > I’m not into history and ruins but it was a good experience to set foot on this Island Fortress
21. Coron, Culion and Cuyo, Palawan > I’ve got to see this place, most likely early next year…
22. Cotabato

Among these, I’d probably try Calatagan and Camarines Norte/Sur this year then Camiguin, Carles, Cebu and Coron by next year….

 

Missing Tagaytay

It’s been a while since the last time I’ve been to Tagaytay. Known as a quick getaway destination, Tagaytay has always been my second refuge.

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Taal Vista Hotel – Feb 2010

Sonya’s Garden buffet – Feb 2010

Bag of Beans – June 2009

Calaruega Chapel – June 2009

Calaruega Church – June 2009

Mushroom Burger culture display

Tagaytay Casino windmill

Tagaytay Casino – June 2009

Tagaytay Market cow’s head

Tagaytay Market eatery

Chateau Hestia – May 2009

Leslie’s Restaurant: bulalo and tawilis

Leslie’s bulalo & tawilis – Jan 2010

albino water buffalo at ParadiZoo – July 2006

Ilog Maria Bee Farm – Oct 2007

Josephine’s breakfast buffet – Oct 2007

Pink Sisters Church – Oct 2007

 

Start with the letter A!

After listing the B locations, it’s about time to check out the cities and municipalities of the Philippines that start with the letter A!

A is for:

1. Abra
2. Abucay, Bataan > been to Sibul Springs
3. Agusan del Norte/Sur
4. Aklan > other than the famous Boracay, the province boasts of rivers, falls, springs and among other man-made and natural tourist destinations
5. Alabat Island, Quezon > near Real & Infanta Quezon; near Polilio Island
6. Alaminos, Laguna > my semi-home town; been to Hidden Valley Springs (though it’s actually situated in Calauan, Laguna)
7. Alaminos, Pangasinan > been to Hundred Islands but I was still a kid then so I’d probably go back…
8. Albay > my relatives’ home town; been to Mayon Volcano when I was still a baby; would be worth seeing it again after it has caused a lot of frenzy late last year
9. Alfonso, Cavite > home to Sonya’s Garden
10. Amadeo, Cavite > I often pass by this place whenever I come from Gen. Trias, Cavite to Tagaytay; known for its kapeng barako and Pahimis blend of coffee
11. Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya > the town trail to Mt. Pulag National Park; need to be fit before I do this trekking thing
12. Angeles City, Pampanga > famous for its food escapade, Mt. Pinatubo & Fontana Leisure Park…will include this in my bucket list
13. Angono, Rizal > known as the Cradle of Philippine Art, this place is known for the discovery of petroglyphs; museums; and paper mache makers
14. Anilao, Batangas > my future snorkeling/scuba diving destination
15. Antipolo, Rizal > I’ve only been here a few times but just to eat breakfast and have the car/s blessed; I think there’s still more to see in this place…
16. Antique, Iloilo
17. Aparri, Cagayan
18. Apayao
19. Arayat, Pampanga
20. Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya
21. Atimonan, Quezon > fond of the sirena (Dutch mermaid) along Lamon Bay whenever we pass by Maharlika Highway to Bicol
22. Atok, Benguet > would love to enjoy the breeze and the view of the Cordillera Mountains
23. Aurora > such a mysterious place; I haven’t met anyone who lives or has been to this place…hmmm….

Among these, Anilao seems to be closer to reality…(sigh)

This coming long weekend???

Related Post: What’s with the letter B?

 

Seeing mirage…

dalandan juice with basil

It’s painstakingly hot today! As I didn’t report for work due to an upset stomach, I can’t help but imagine myself in a relatively cooler place while sipping dalandan juice.

In my desperation, I rummaged my picture folders for any food photos. There it was, the Sonya’s Garden sub-folder. As I stared at the mist of the refreshingly cold dalandan juice, it may sound pathetic and unbelievable but the mere sight of it has somehow alleviated my despair.

A lot of people have reviewed, featured and praised Sonya’s Garden for its boutique bed and breakfast service. I’m not about to do that…I’ll just share with you what I’m seeing at the moment.

Pardon the quality of photos as I was still learning to use my digi-cam then. Nevertheless, may these photos help ease the heat, thirst, hunger, and craving you may have.

dalandan juice with basil

Sonya’s Garden

 

Where have I been to?

Lake Caliraya