Showing posts with label Tagaytay City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tagaytay City. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

SUNDAY'S BEST: Tagaytay Zipline

We had a short stop at the ridge after our lunch at Memory Lane since it's just few meters away Magallanes Drive. After enjoying the cold breeze, off we went to Picnic Grove to try Tagaytay Zipline! :)) 

This was my second zipline experience! The first one I got to try was Subic's zipline/Superman ride at Tree Top Adventure. The Superman ride in Subic is 100 feet above the ground and is 140 meters long. Tagaytay Zipline, on the other hand, is 300 feet off the ground which courses 250 meters long.

Harness used at Tagaytay Zipline is way way sturdier. The harness at Subic Zipline can only carry 1 person per harness. Tagaytay zipline's harness can carry 4 persons as big as sumo wrestlers! The whole body really feels nestled with its good hold. Makes sense, a deadlier ride entails steadier support. ;)  Also, the zipline mechanism in Subic seems machine-operated. But really, Superman ride in Tree Top Adventure made my knees shake more.... Imagine, we even had to climb few steps up a metal-pipe structure to stall ourselves in two bars! Yes, Superman ride's harness has two bars: one bar where you rest your feet and the bar in front of you to cling on to. :\ I wasn't even able to make the Superman position at Tree Top Adventure! My grip on the bar was too tight I can't let go (I was in 'I am cute' baby position, bar below my armpits), but, my arms were outstretched when I braced Tagaytay Zipline! <3
 Went at the ridge to see Taal, etc, etc... 
Finally! At Picnic Grove! On our way to try Tagaytay Zipline!
 Walked from point A to this point!! Haggardo Versoza!!!
Weekday Rate
One way - 200php per person
Two Way - 300 php per person
Special package (save 100php): One way + mug + photo = 400 php | Two way + mug + photo = 500 php
Weekend and Holiday Rate
One way - 300php per person
Two way - 400php per person
Special deal (save 100php): One way + mug + photo = 500 php | Two way + mug + photo = 600php
We decided to go two way and get the 100php souvenir photo... Forget the mug! 
The mug's nice, though. Didn't feel like getting one lang! hehe
 Swayed before letting us go!! Looked scary when we were watching others. In reality, it wasn't really that scary! ;) Mas ok nga eh, for me. :) The tire bump that made the zipline stop was the worse!!! We weren't expecting that! We laughed the shocking impact off na lang! :))
We tried two way... They'll ask you to transfer to another zipline point, lower point for your way back.
This is us in Superman position!!! <3
Haha! SO GAY, Lorenz! ;P
We, Argen and I, went first. Then, Lorenz and Ate Joy --shifting ba.. hehe -- since we were carrying bags... You can actually bring your bags with you. They'll place it on your back DAW inside a safe bag with lock. Guaranteed that your bags won't fall off! :) Felt like carrying bags on your back is bit of a hassle, though. Hence our scheme...
 Weeeee!!! <3 Ziplining off!!!
 Our photo!
You may visit www.tagaytayzipline.com three (3) days after your visit if you want a soft copy. :)
Cable Car! lulz! ;P
Brought two bags for the entire trip! Thanks to sturdy the leo bag for being able to carry so much!! <3 Yes to roomy bags!

I'd love to go on a cruise, LOL, to the crater of Taal Volcano on my next visit!!! <3
Photo from here
Photo via google images
Can you swim/dip in Taal Lake? Is its water hot? Just some question in mind. heeh.

Monday, July 4, 2011

SUNDAY'S BEST: Memory Lane, Tagaytay City

I pretty much had a jetsetter weekend. ;) <3 Together with friends, I spent Sunday in Tagaytay. We had lunch at Memory Lane despite poor menu reviews I read about the place. :P

Memory Lane is a 50s to 60s inspired restaurant, specialty gift shop, beauty salon, and massage parlor rolled into a country house situated in Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay City. It is a family business owned by  the Magdangal's (read: Jolina Magdangal... Hey Babe! ;))

Her parents and her sister seem hands-on in managing the business. Her sister was in the cashier and her parents were mingling with guests, acquaintances, and family friends when we arrived.
Initial reaction: It's very country!
 Hello bicycling froggy!
 Just really intimate inside.
Old movie posters hanging on one wall...
 We ordered Tagaytay bulalo (660php|good for 4-6 persons already), pinaputok na tilapia (170php|good for 2 persons), and four rice (200php)
We enjoyed the food!! Old blog posts about Memory Lane's food are mostly negative reviews. I guess they already made improvisations on their cooking. :) Jolina's dad even came over to check on us... Despite also some unwelcoming-owners-reviews, ours was different too... 'Daddy Jun' was nice enough to initiate a chat. :)
 Good morning!! Chozz! Bangag pa akech! Parang magbebreakfast lang ang peg!
  I love the witty signages on the wall... Made us read some to laugh on... :) It is here where I got the phrase "Lord, if I can't be skinny, make my friends look fat." In my case, I interchanged the two though... heeh
 Bathroom floors
 Group photo!
There are tables outside/in the veranda too!
Gift shop! Just beside the diner...
Trinkets, etc.
 Lip smackersssss in a bowl
Lotsa country items for sale inside!
The salon
Gazebo on the side 
Memory Lane is really a nice place to hang-out and take photos of :)
 Outdoor grill kitchen inside the gazebo
Anton of Our Awesome Planet said that cooking food in this visually appealing / seemingly nice old school idea might be the culprit of cold food that was served to them. I guess they're not using it anymore, no? ;)

 They also have a function hall/pavillion behind the main place to accommodate big groups/parties/events...
 Cuteeeeee! :*)

Location
Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay City, Philippines
Operating Hours
Mon:11:00 am -  9:00 pm
Wed - Fri: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat - Sun: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
 Phone                           09178581950 / 09228298487



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