...soon to be Mrs. V!

I was expecting him to come visit me in our house on Sunday afternoon (9/27/2015) after church service...the night came and still no trace of him and I thought he's not coming at all...

then at 10pm he came with a paper bag in his hand and he asked me to go inside the room for a while because he need to set up something in the living room. I was suspicious and wanted to know what it is so he had a hard time to convince me but because he said he'll get mad, I followed. I went to our veranda and after less than 5mins, he asked me to come inside. Our song "thousand years" welcomed me with rose petals arranged with the words "Will You?" and a heart with my favorite green mango in the middle.

The moment I saw it, I knew what it was so I hugged him tight right away and never wanna let go. He was trying to let go to kneel but I wouldn't let him. I just wanna hug him tight. I can't explain what I'm feeling at that moment. All I know is that Im the happiest girl.

We danced all night with our song playing over and over again and at around 12midnight he finally managed to kneel (because I finally let go from hugging him). He picked up the green mango and to my surprise, the ring was inside it! I though it was somewhere in his pocket. He opened the box and asked me the question...ofcourse, I said YES! 

Villa Escudero

Eating lunch at the waterfalls in Villa Escudero is in my bucket list and so we went ahead to scratch it off the list!

Date of visit: September 13-14, 2015

How to get there via public transportation?

From Alabang South Station provincial bus terminal, ride a bus going to Lucena.
Drop off: Villa Escudero (boundary of San Pablo Laguna & Tiaong Quezon).
Aircon bus fare:  ~120php
After you alight the bus, cross the street & walk towards the sign of Villa Escudero, ride the tricycles going to villa escudero
Tricycle Fare: 40php for two person
Tricycle will bring you right at the entrance of Villa Escudero, proceed to the reception area for your tickets.

Rates from Villa Escudero site as of Sept 23, 2015 (visit their site for updated rates)

Day Tour Packages

• Mondays to Thursday
Adults : P1,250
Half rate : P625 (Children below 4 feet)

• Fridays to Sundays & Holidays
Adults : P1,400
Half rate : P700 (Children below 4 feet)

Overnight Tour Packages

 (rates are per person basis, inclusive of tax, buffet meals: lunch at the waterfalls, dinner, breakfast, free use of amenities, free entrance to museum, carabao ride)

For more info visit their website at http://www.villaescudero.com/

When we went there I was only looking for a wonderful lunch in the waterfalls but I got so much more than what I expected. And so, though the price maybe a little expensive, I'd say it's all worth it!

Below are some of the things I love about this trip:

1. The yummy SPECIAL BIBINGKA from manong vendor who went up in our bus on our way to villa escudero! For only 20php, it is served hot with butter, salted egg & buko on top! Definitely better than the pricey "bibingkinitan" sold at the malls. So if you happen to encounter him on your way, please TRY it out, BUY some!

2. Travel time is only 2 hrs & 1 bus ride from Alabang. You don't have to go too far for a vacation. It's like a paradise within your reach!

3. Fresh air...plants, flowers, trees everywhere the resort.. very close to nature.. really a nice place to relax! I can just sit all day beside the river & feel the breeze of the air & watch the birds.

4. Buffet: serves typical Filipino food and they all taste good.

5. Macadamia nut coffee! Must try!

6. The cultural show after lunch is a must watch! I was touched by their performances not just because they are too good or they are very talented but because of the fact that the performers are also the employees of the resort...from gardeners to cooks & waitresses and even the grandchild of the employees are performing.

7. It feels good to be serenaded while riding a carabao cart.

8. The rooms are inspired by traditional Filipino house, bahay kubo. The interior is cute and the room is clean..very nice ambiance.

9. In the middle of the night I was awakened by the sound coming from kuliglig (cricket). It gives me the feeling that I'm really in a province, it feels nice & I woke up with a smile. Back in metro manila your sleep will be disturbed by loud noises from cars, videoke, etc.

10. Friendly staff.