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Tagatay

Makati - It was nice of Albert to pick us up @ 9.20am to go to Tagaytay (pronounced as Tag-gay-tai).   It was an hour and a half journey south of Manila.   The ride was pleasant and smooth on the highway.   It's a popular tourist spot for both local and foreigners because this city overlooks Taal Lake and resides on an elevation above sea level and offers a beautiful view of the Lake and the Taal volcano island (this is still active).  This freshwater Lake was formed from a caldera evolving from volcanic activity.

When we reach Tagatay it about about lunch time and had our meal at Josephine's Restaurant.
An award winning restaurant prouding displaying around the restaurnt and true to her fame the food is really good and delicious.

A favourite Philippine's drink as a nice thirst quencher - grass jelly, crushed ice, jelly and syrup.

Sago Gulaman

BBQ seafood platter

Laing
Laing is a vegetable delicacy of taro leaves simmered in coconut milk, salted shrimp paste, ginger and peppers until soft and creamy.   A smooth and you can taste the richness of the coconut in the dish.  I mixed it with white rice and it was perfect.

Bulalo
Wow, the beef is so tender and juicy.   This soup is of beef shanks and tendons simmered till tender flavoured with onions, leeks, potatoes and some veges.

The restaurant overlooks the active volcano island but today was cloudy.

Across is Volcano island
That is where we will be going next....

 




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