Talking about spontaneity... I've been wanting to travel for so many weeks but could not bring myself to because of the busy schedule at work and at school. One Saturday shift, I badly felt the need for fresh air so I scanned the internet for a nice place to do a solo trip. I found myself reading blogs on how to commute from Cubao to Tagaytay.
Two hours or so before my work ended, I was already decided to travel alone. I've written the places that I want to visit when I get in Tagaytay. I then called home to and asked my partner to bring me my monopod. I decided not to bring him so I can have time to myself alone, "Me-Time".
I hop on to a jeepney going to Cubao then rode the MRT from Cubao to Taft. When I got there, I followed the flow of people towards McDonald's. At the back of McDonald's building, I found the terminal of buses that was mentioned on the blogs. I easily spotted St.Agustin bus and know that their buses passes by Tagaytay on its way to Batangas. A few minutes more and I was boarded and seated on the window side, perfect for "me moments". =)
I paid my fare, put my headset on and turn up the music loud. It took three hours before the bus finally reached Olivarez Plaza. It was about noon time so I decided to eat first before continuing my journey. KFC was the fast food store of choice. I bought a set meal and head up the second floor to eat. (BTW, they don't give out straw even if you take your food out because of the city plastic ordinance.) Enjoying the view from the window, it took me about 30 minutes to finish all.
When I got out of the store, I halt for a few moment to observe the jeepneys that passes by. I asked the cigarette vendor which jeepney should I take to Sky Ranch and he pointed me to the right one. The fare was Php8.50. It was about 15 minutes ride when the driver shouted "oh yung mga bababa dyan ng Sky Ranch".
Finally, I reached my destination. First thing I wanted to do was to strike a pose and take a selfie with the name Sky Ranch as my background.
There were people passing by and I was a bit shy to ask someone to take my picture so I took out my ever reliable monopod and started taking selfies. Many many selfies. Hahaha!
When I was finally satisfied with the photos I took, I looked for the entrance and paid the entrance fee of Php80. At the entrance you can see posters where the fees are shown and others with the park's rules.
After getting my ticket I entered the park and find the booth where I can buy my ticket for riding the ferries wheel or what they call Sky Eye. I paid Php150 for a five minutes or so ride.
I enjoyed the short time I was on top. The view of Taal lake was and still is spectacularly-breath-taking. I would have loved for the Sky Eye to stop for a few minutes so I can indulge more in the moment and just continue admiring the beauty of the place. However, that was not possible so I suit myself with taking pictures and video.
After the ride I took the time to roam around and see other attractions of the place. There's not much to do in the park since I was not really interested in trying out all the kiddie rides. Later, I found myself lounging on a bench facing the lake. I watched people walking around, having fun and some that were enjoying the zipline.
After indulging my self and taking in the beautiful surrounding, I decided to head over to Starbucks Tagaytay. I bought iced tea and fresh fruits then head up on the second floor to look for a vacant seat. Same view was offered before me. Great time to get my pen and paper out and write my thoughts down.
You can do a lot of things and visit other places in Tagaytay but for me, all I needed that time was a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of my busy life and this trip fulfilled it.
Two hours or so before my work ended, I was already decided to travel alone. I've written the places that I want to visit when I get in Tagaytay. I then called home to and asked my partner to bring me my monopod. I decided not to bring him so I can have time to myself alone, "Me-Time".
I hop on to a jeepney going to Cubao then rode the MRT from Cubao to Taft. When I got there, I followed the flow of people towards McDonald's. At the back of McDonald's building, I found the terminal of buses that was mentioned on the blogs. I easily spotted St.Agustin bus and know that their buses passes by Tagaytay on its way to Batangas. A few minutes more and I was boarded and seated on the window side, perfect for "me moments". =)
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| Tara! Byahe Tayo |
I paid my fare, put my headset on and turn up the music loud. It took three hours before the bus finally reached Olivarez Plaza. It was about noon time so I decided to eat first before continuing my journey. KFC was the fast food store of choice. I bought a set meal and head up the second floor to eat. (BTW, they don't give out straw even if you take your food out because of the city plastic ordinance.) Enjoying the view from the window, it took me about 30 minutes to finish all.
When I got out of the store, I halt for a few moment to observe the jeepneys that passes by. I asked the cigarette vendor which jeepney should I take to Sky Ranch and he pointed me to the right one. The fare was Php8.50. It was about 15 minutes ride when the driver shouted "oh yung mga bababa dyan ng Sky Ranch".
Finally, I reached my destination. First thing I wanted to do was to strike a pose and take a selfie with the name Sky Ranch as my background.
There were people passing by and I was a bit shy to ask someone to take my picture so I took out my ever reliable monopod and started taking selfies. Many many selfies. Hahaha!
After the ride I took the time to roam around and see other attractions of the place. There's not much to do in the park since I was not really interested in trying out all the kiddie rides. Later, I found myself lounging on a bench facing the lake. I watched people walking around, having fun and some that were enjoying the zipline.
You can do a lot of things and visit other places in Tagaytay but for me, all I needed that time was a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of my busy life and this trip fulfilled it.
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