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2.08.2012

Plants in Mt Makiling, Luzon Is

Mount Makiling, south of Metro Manila, is regarded as the mother of mountains in the Philippines. They often say that its biological diversity exceeds that of the US and Canada when combined. It was named after a diwata (deity?) whom everyone refers to as Mariang Makiling.


When traversing from Sto Tomas, Batangas to Los BaƱos, Laguna, the trail gives a sample of what you normally experience when hiking mountains. Steep assaults, a bit of rock climbing and bouldering, rappelling, slippery and muddy trailing, extended walk and even the presence of limatik (leech) may be experienced.


The beautiful flower of wild strawberry.


The fruits of a fig plant.








Pitcher plant.
A beautiful orchid.
The inflorescence of pitcher plant.


The unique colour of this fern creates an eye-catching scene with the edible Helmintostachys zeylanica in the background.




Amazing colour!



1.04.2012

Tagaytay

If you are bored and do not know how to spend a Saturday or Sunday, try strolling around Tagaytay.

If you are coming from Manila, take the exit to Tagaytay. You can go directly to People's Park In The Sky and feel the cold breeze. The picture below was taken when we went there amidst a storm.

Souvenir items are sold at the park. When we were looking for ref magnet that is unique to Tagaytay, the vendors were showing those that have no "Tagaytay touch." There was even a vinta lousily written with "Tagaytay." Where in the hell could you see vinta in that mountainous city? There might be / is something wrong with the tourism campaign of the city.

You can take your breakfast at the Mushroom Burger. Check my post here.


A good alternative is the row of bulalo stores juxtaposed to the Mahogany Market.
 
 As I could see on the banner of the city's market, "Mahogany - Home of Tagaytay Beef" I assume that bulalo here is good. You can also roam around the market and see the different items for sale like ornamental plants and fruits.

 
We saw this one, reminiscent of Wilson from the movie Cast Away.
One more round for the beef and flowers of Tagaytay.