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Friday, 29 January 2021

The New Road To Baguio City

The New Road To Baguio City

Kennon Road, most of the time, is closed to traffic. Marcos Highway, during weekends and long holidays, is clogged with buses, trucks, vans and other types of vehicles. Naguilian Road in Bauang, La Union is still many kilometers away.

Taking all the above into consideration, the DPWH constructed a new road to Baguio City, which is officially called San Pascual- Nangalisan- Asin Road.

To get there, at the Pugo Junction, instead of turning right at Marcos Highway for Baguio City, turn left, and, after a few kilometers, there is a diversionary road leading to the much-talked about San Pascual--Nangalisan--Asin Road. You will not get lost as there are enough signages to guide you.

Landmarks/ structures/ sceneries that are noticeable along the way are: steel and concrete bridges, hanging bridges, free-flowing river, waterfalls, one public c.r., man-made tunnels, hot springs resorts, Bencab museum, etc.

Exit point is at Naguilian Road near the Coyeesan Gym and Lourdes Grotto. Estimated travel time is 1 1/2 hours.

WARNING: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN TRAVERSING THE SAN PASCUAL-NANGALISAN-ASIN ROAD. THERE ARE STEEP INCLINES, DEEP DESCENT AND NARROW PORTIONS. BE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS IN TIP TOP CONDITION.

- KONTED

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road.
The 3 -- San Pascual, Nangalisan and Tadiangan -- are barangays of Tuba, Benguet that have been there since the time of the Americans.

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Nangalisan River)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Brgy. Nangalisan in Tuba, Benguet)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road. (Public comfort room in Brgy.Nangalisan in Tuba, Benguet)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Brgy. Nangalisan in Tuba, Benguet)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Nangalisan River)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Asin Tunnel)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Asin Tunnel marker)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Bencab Museum on Asin Road at Brgy. Tadiangan in Tuba, Benguet)

Naguilian Road is exit point.

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Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Escala Hotel

Escala Hotel

Are you looking for a nice hotel in Tagaytay City to spend two or three days with your special someone once everything is back to normal?

Then Escala Hotel is the right place for you.

Viewed from a far distance and seen at different angles, Escala Hotel appears to be precariously perched on top of a ridge.

The structure itself is an engineering feat as the 60-room luxury hotel projects stability and physical soundness. Seen from the lobby, it has a U shape.

From the Escala Hotel, you get a stunning view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano as you breathe cool mountain air. The towns below and the singing hills can also be seen.

A special feature is the infinity pool where you can dip and refresh your body as you enjoy the sights as well. If you need to work out, there is a gym.

Each room has a balcony where you can read a good book, listen to good music or take pictures of the lush greens unfolding before you.

And using the hotel as your base, you may proceed to other tourist destinations like Caleruega Chapel, Sonya's Garden, Taal Vista Lodge, Bag of Beans, Josephine's and The Pink Sisters Chapel.

While in Tagaytay, while at Escala Hotel, simply enjoy the moment and let the rest of the world go by. 🎉🎉🎉

KONTED

Escala Tagaytay

Purok102, Poblete Street, Barangay Maharlika West, Tagaytay City (from Aguinaldo Highway, turn left before the exit of Sky Ranch)

Escala is a much-talked about luxury hotel in Tagaytay City.

Breath-taking view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano

Perched on top of Tagaytay Ridge

Infinity pool is a special feature at Escala Tagaytay.

Escala Tagaytay has 60 rooms with each room having a balcony.

Relax in the comfort of a well-furnished room.

Rooms are classified into Executive, Premiere and De Luxe.

Escala's lobby

Escala's restaurant

Lunch at HillCreek

Escala Hotel is certainly one of the finest in Tagaytay.

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Sunday, 29 November 2020

Kimchi: Back In The Day

Kimchi: Back In The Day

Back in the day, notably in the 70s, 80s and even in the 90s, there was one food station that stood out at SM Cubao Food Court.

Kimchi was a big hit with its Korean Beef Stew and Chicken BBQ. There was always a long queue that you had to endure to be able to place your order.

Super Sarap talaga sila. The Beef Stew, with sesame seeds and spring onions, was a little bit spicy and with a taste of sweetness. The Chicken Barbeque was incomparable.

I remember that before watching PBA games at the Big Dome, where the Crispa Redmanizers and the Toyota Tamaraws were battling it out for supremacy, and with the Utex Wranglers as dark horse, we would have a bowl of Beef Stew and Chicken Barbeque at Kimchi.

But with a sudden turn of events, Araneta Center suffered losses in terms of patronage of business establishments. We lost track of Kimchi. It wasn't there anymore. It sank into oblivion, so we thought.

But, wait, there is one Kimchi outlet that has opened at Ayala Malls Feliz. And it claims to be the original. We now have the chance to try again what we have been missing for years. What are we waiting for?

Incidentally, if you are on a road trip, and in the vicinity of Tagaytay City, you may want to savor Kimchi's delights at Ayala Malls Serin near the Tagaytay Rotunda. It is owned and managed by Parokya ni Edgar's Chito Miranda and wife Neri Naig.

Happy eating !!!

KONTED