Interesting Places to Visit (other than the casino..)

Here’s a short list of what to do or where to go if you want to get out of Manila but your gasoline can reach a shorter mileage.

Places to Visit

Ilog ni Maria Honey Bee Farm. This is where you can get some of the best honey int he province of Cavite. Honey cider, very sensual massage oil, organic soap and shampoo are also available here. You cannot find these items in your regular supermarkets.

Little Angels Home. You might be interested to know that there is a small orphanage here (almost across Starbucks). This is a home built by a couple out of their retirement. Pass by and see they have wonderful children here. And if it is not too much, it will help to give some donations to their cause.

Viewpoint Restaurant. This is where you can have a sumptuous lunch—Tagaytay’s famous bulalo and crispy pata and a nice view of the mountainside. Sip your soup right away or it gets thick with the cold wind.

Nurture Spa. The spa experience is unique here. Instead of paintings, you have a view of the mountains. Instead of square rooms, you have a hut. Instead of a bathrobe to cover your body, you have a tapis. Exciting, isn’t it? You can choose among four different oils for your massage depending on your mood. The masseurs are all young female therapists. The place also offers yoga sessions.

Gourmet Café. They serve the best merienda – the classic suman ( a real “malagkit”) with mango and thick hot chocolate from fresh tablea. They also have home-grown, quality coffee and sinful cake desserts.

They also grow engineered lettuce of three different kinds. Lettuce and various salad dressings are also for sale.

Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite. Visit the house of the first president of the republic. It has so many antique furniture, a classic personalized bowling lane and swimming pool (really something only for the rich people in those days), and a big garden. The shrine has the signature of all those who participated in the declaration of independence. My great grandfather’s name is in the list. How about yours?