Tag: <span>batangas</span>

Date: 18th May 2013

Today, I began my sight-seeing in Philippines. Janet, my host, suggested going to Tagaytay, largely to see Taal Lake (which is actually in Batangas).

Manila highway — We set off on some highway that passed by Manila Bay

Manila highway to Tagaytay — We passed through a few other towns along the way

The journey to Tagaytay took nearly an hour and cost ₱105 each (one way). I took out my DSLR once we reached a bus terminal at Tagaytay. From here, Janet negotiated with a tricycle taxi to take us down to the shore town of Talisay.

Trike taxi Tagaytay Philippines — It was a downhill ride

Taal lake Tagaytay Philippines — The trike would stop at certain turns to give me a chance to photograph Taal lake

Birds on road Tagaytay — These colourful birds were at every corner of this stretch

Taal lake boats Batangas Philippines — The many, many boats on Taal lake. One of which we would be taking to get to the volcano island.

Once down, the tricycle dropped us at a restaurant-slash-tourism center. There we negotiated the price for taking a boat to Taal volcano island, horse rides to the top and back. We finally settled for ₱3000 (Rs. 4300/$68/€51) for two persons.

Taal lake boat ride Batangas Philippines — Ladies first

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