Destination: Taal Volcano - 1

Before the end of the semester, we had been discussing on how to spend our sem break. And the very day when we settled all our work related requirements, we agreed to spend a day in Tagaytay and the Taal Volcano.

I am excited about this adventure because I've been waiting for this moment - to visit the crater of Taal Volcano. Whenever I am in Tagaytay, I could only see the volcano from a distance and it would be an experience of a lifetime to actually set foot on this volcano.



We converged in UST at around 6 in the morning. Raul came first. I followed afterwards. Mike was the third one to arrive. The couple Leo and Leah followed soon. And Raymond was the last one. Raymond is our student and Leo asked him if he can accompany us in this trip and he brought along his car. Many thanks to him because we can hop from one place to another with ease.



Since it was our first time to visit Taal volcano, we took a package tour (PhP1350/head). Anyway, from Tagaytay Rotonda we turned left going to Talisay, Batangas. You'll pass this exit if you're going to Picnic Groove. A word of caution if you are going to take this route. This route is worst than that of Kenon road so you have to drive with much caution all the time. You'll experience a narrow zigzag and dangerous curves and I lost count how many turns are there. And according to our contact, if you are a first timer, the brake of your car will definitely be tested.



And as we hold our breath of our downhill journey, the majestic Taal volcano is a sight to behold. Personally, I am totally captivated by its beauty and I could not help smiling, knowing that it was just a matter of time before I could set foot on this majestic beauty.