Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Resto By The Lighthouse


 Resto By The Lighthouse


**Pictures taken before pandemic days...

          There is a restaurant near the lighthouse of Laguna de Bay in Tanay, Rizal that serves delicious fresh water fish specialty dishes.               

          The resto's name is Kainan Sa Tabing Lawa located at a place which local residents refer to as Parola.

          Kainan Sa Tabing Lawa offers mouth-watering items such as Hito sa Miso, Hipon sa Gata, Crispy Dalag and Pesang Dalag, among others.

          Hito sa Miso is catfish mixed with fermented seasoning paste of soybeans and, adding mustasa leaves, lemon grass, ginger, finger chili, tamarind puree and radish, it has that unique taste loved by many.

          Crispy Dalag is mud fish that is split open and is deep fried till it is golden brown. It is crunchy. 

           Pesang Dalag is mud fish mixed with potatoes, vegetables and ginger-flavored broth.

          Hipon sa Gata is shrimps cooked in coconut milk. The milk used comes from newly grated ones that enhances that satisfying taste. 

          All food items served at Kainan sa Tabing Lawa are freshly hauled from the lake and freshly cooked. You don't wait long for food to be served.

          So what are you waiting for? Drive to the lake shore town of Tanay in Rizal province and find out for yourselves. You won't regret it.

- KONTED


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

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road


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 (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

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Nangalisan River)

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road (Asin Tunnel)

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

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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