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Cherry Blossom-like in Quezon City
This shot of trees and the view of the lake reminds me of Japan pictures in some of the magazines I've read specifically the look of Cherry blossom tree.

Cherry Blossom-like in Quezon City


Find love! In Cherry Blossom-like in Quezon City

Actually, this place is where we took our prenuptial photo shoot. Since we need a place just nearby, we picked this place! and its worth! A hidden paradise at the middle of busy city of Quezon City.





The La Mesa Eco Park  is an ecological nature reserved site and watershed situated in Quezon City. This is a joint project of Bantay Kalikasan, MWSS and QC government. The income generated by opening this vicinity to the public is utilized for continues preservation of La Mesa Watershed. This serves as an outdoor recreation and continues to be popular for educational trip, family bonding and picnic and photography location. Here are some of our shots in this awesome environment.






This is really such a nice place for team building or fellowship. You and your colleagues can maximize the entire area by setting up fun activities and racing games. The first time I went here was a great experience. I spent time here with my so called "sisters" and it was oh so fun taking pictures and roaming around.






The scenery is very relaxing. I cant almost feel the hotness of weather. The best time to go here is in the morning when you can still feel the breeze. 


This opens at 8 AM to 5 PM daily. 
If you want to spend special gathering there, you may call the reservations office for arrangement. They have pavilion for rent. 




RENTAL FEES (For updated rates please call there number)


IPIL PAVILION – P 5,000 
Max. Capacity: 250 persons (entitled to 80 persons free park admission) 
NARRA PAVILION – P 5,000 
Max. Capacity: 150 persons (entitled to 80 persons free park admission)
NEPTUNE PAVILION – P 4,000 
Max. Capacity: 80 persons (entitled to 50 persons free park admission)
ORCHIDARIUM EXCLUSIVE – P 20,000
Max. Capacity: 150 (entitled to 100 persons free park admission) 
BOATING PAVILION
P10,000 daytime - P15,000 nighttime

Max. Capacity: 150 (entitled to 100 persons free park admission) 


La Mesa Eco Park Entrance Fee

P 50 for non Quezon City Residents
P 40 for QC residents (must present proof of residence)
P 20 for QC students
Free for all QC senior citizens and children below 3 ft in heignt.

Other fees:

BOAT RENTAL

P100/boat/30minutes
Max. Capacity 4 adults/boat 

FISHING

P80/kl (pay what you catch) 

FISHING ROD

P20/day 

TABLES & CHAIRS


P120/set (1 table & 4 chairs) 

BUTTERFLY TRAIL & HATCHERY


Admission Fee P30/head 

For reservations and inquiries, please contact: 430-4051 430-5208


You can also bring mat so you can spend your lunch or snack in a picnic style. No rental fee unless you will rent a nipa hut worth P 500.00 on your stay there.




 It also has fun activities such as Zipline, Bungee Jumping, horse back riding, foresting, picnic and also swimming.



There are some stores near the entrance. This one is an art or souvenir shop.

Would you think that this can be a perfect spot for a date as well?

I can say "YES", a perfect date doesn't always need expensive place to be in. It only requires you and your partner in a special moment together. I would say, in this kind of beautiful scenery, you can have a memorable day together; less expense but a day worth remembering. Aside from the activities you can enjoy as I've mentioned above, you can also try to do some fun pics or couple pictures, that alone would do! Happy together! But of course, be reminded not to ignore your tummy! Bring food as well or buy nearby! Starvation will ruin your day! 
Prenuptial Pictorial in La Mesa Eco park
Fun Shot at La Mesa Eco Park


Just a friendly reminder, for our benefit of enjoying this kind on beauty, always put in mind to love and to take care mother earth.
Enjoy!

Let not your limited budget hinders you to do whatever you want, go wherever your feet will bring you, taste whatever your tongue desires, experience what you haven't and discover the unseen. You can do anything through proper planning, budgeting and wise promo hunting! Remember that you can always... Live life to the fullest Smartly! 

--BE SASSY--BE ZEALOUS--








Friday, November 25, 2016 No comments

Looking for an ideal place to gather your family on a reunion? Or have a barkada getaway? Or company team building and get high on an adventure over the weekend? We’ll no need to travel on a long drive or book for a plane ticket. Just pack up your active gears and water sports suit and get ready for fun! Because the heart pumping activities you thirst for is just 4 hours away from Manila!

Nested in the mountains of Caliraya in Barangay. Lewin, Lumban Laguna is the adventure haven of 7.6 Hectares Caliraya Resorts Club.

It is expansive resort with complete team building amenities for corporate events, seminars and retreat venue for churches. A team building venue is also available that can cater up to 1500 pax.







Caliraya offers several activities from fun to extreme ones!Don’t ever miss the thrilling attractions such as Slide and Fly, Super Slide, Free Fall, Bungee Fun, Rappelling, Superman Zipline, Wave pool, Sky Biking and many more!  

Slide and Fly


Slide and Fly: A long slide that ends up on a ramp boosting riders for a big splash at the pool. You’ll need to get into the top of a 70 feet high slide or equivalent to a four-floor building and slide down into  20 feet deep water. I was so nervous for my husband who tried this. You need to wear a life vest if you are not a skilled/ Professional swimmer. If you claimed you are, you need to show first your swimming skill to the operator so they will allow you to slide without vest. Before doing the slide, you need to fill up a waiver. This is to officially agree that the resort will not be reliable to any accident happened and you are willing to voluntarily try this extreme activity.
Original Price is 350. Discounted Price is 150 if you are in a group of at least 4 people.

The slide will only take 2-3 minutes down to water. The slide is too steep and the moment my husband showed up from the edge of the ramp after a long slide is a big relief! He flew from the ramp to air on a slow motion with Superman look and then fell into the water!  



Video of Slide and Fly


Super Slide





Super Slide is a 550 feet long gigantic slide from the top of a hill. You’ll need to ride in a round floater so you’ll smoothly slide while water is flowing. Staffs will guide you on how to do it. You can slide alone or with companion.
Price is 100 per Slide.

Mud Slide







Mud slide is Fun! Beside the Super Slide is a shorter slide on mud. This is fun to do with a group. This is FREE! In order for you to slide, they will pour flowing water with powder detergent. At the end of the slide is MUD MUD MUD! Fun thing to laugh at with your friends! Don't forget to take shower after! 




Slide Pinoy


    
Slide Pinoy: This is a lower version of zip line. Just sit on the rubber or plastic at the end     of a big rope and hang on it. Hold the rope tight as it will slide down to the end. Once you   hit the end, get ready for an impact as it will make you bounce back to the opposite     direction.

This is also free! Just make sure you aren’t wet yet. For safety purposes

Banana Boating in Caliraya Lake




Banana Boating in Caliraya lake: We are 7 pax and we paid P 350 each to enjoy a banana boat in lake for 15 minutes. I just realized that it is harder to do this in lake than in sea because of buoyancy.

FACT: It is easier to float in salt water than in fresh water as density of salt water is higher than salt water.

Well forget about science. I just wanted to share.We haven’t had much extreme experience on banana boat. My friends wanted the banana boat to flip and throw us into the water. As per the jet ski operator, it won’t be advisable to let the banana boat flip at the middle of 15 minutes time we paid for because it is hard to get up from the water back to the banana boat. So he did it before our time ends. (Just once).

Greenery beside the Caliraya Lake

Cottage beside caliraya Lake - Getting Ready for Banana Boating!

Earth Volleyball


Earth Ball! Giant volley ball activity for team! This needs collaboration and team effort! Really huge ball!

Other Activities are:
Sky Bicycle, Wave pool, Climbing, rappelling, zip line, kayak, canoe and the latest Giant Swing.

Caliraya day Tour is also available.
Overnight Rate will depend on the number of pax.
Check here for the packages offered:
https://www.calirayaresortclub.com/

Budget Tips: Always check the website for Discounted or promo rate. Our rate is originally 4,000 per head. We got it at 1,500 per head including accommodation, buffet dinner, breakfast and lunch and usage of facilities and some free activities. This is so sulit!

Also includes boat transfer from the parking lot to the main Resort. It will take 2-3 minutes.

Land transfer from one activity area to another for free!
Do not expect much in the buffet and accommodation.

Jeepney FREE Service inside Caliraya resort!

Jeepney FREE Service inside Caliraya resort!

Free both service from parking lot to Caliraya Resort proper

Let not your limited budget hinders you to do whatever you want, go wherever your feet will bring you, taste whatever your tongue desires, experience what you haven't and discover the unseen. You can do anything through proper planning, budgeting and wise promo hunting! Remember that you can always... Live life to the fullest Smartly! 




Saturday, November 05, 2016 No comments
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Must know about Italianni’s
Italianni’s is dedicated to the search of the best family recipe in Italy. The best recipes are passed through generations up to date. They named the recipe after the family name of those who generously shared theirs to Italianni’s. This is how they thank those families for sharing the story of their dishes. Like Lasagna de Biancini. Biancini family used to prepare this lasagna recipe for their most special celebrations. Now, I understand why each of the dishes in Italianni’s is so special. It is because the dishes are the taste of a true family story, love and passion.

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The taste of Italy experience at Italianni’s Restaurant
Starting a meal with complimentary Foccacia and Tuscan Bread with olive oil and Balsamic vinegar while waiting for main courses to be served.

Since I knew that they serve really big sizes and good enough for two, We ordered one lunch size Fettuccine beef Ragu Pasta, Tender BBQ Ribs and Chicken Sicilian Salad.

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THE FOOD
In every restaurant, the main thing to measure is the food quality they serve. I’ve been to Italianni’s for several times and the reason I patronize this restaurant is the great satisfaction they are giving me. The awesome food taste and big servings!

I like the combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the Foccacua and Tuscan bread they serve while we are waiting for the orders.

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 Fettuccine Beef Ragu (P 495) : Fettuccine tossed in Italian Beef Ragu. The beef itself is very flavorsome!  We order lunch size set and it is god enough for the two of us.

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Tender BBQ Ribs served with Rice (P 495)  Served with Rice and mixed vegetables. Very tender inside!

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Sicilian Salad with Chicken chunks (Best Seller Salad) (P 450 + 75 Additional Chicken) 
Chicken breast, romaine, mangoes, red grapes,walnuts tossed in creamy anchovy dressing.

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Peach Mango Drink (P 145) It taste like a lemon water mixed with peach and mango at the bottom to sip.



THE AMBIANCE

Ambiance is so cosy, cool and relaxing. This kind of place is what I am looking for, no noise, no crowd, just us and some! We get to appreciate the beauty of a night sky highlighted by tiny lights of building from afar and dazzling colorful lights of this building.

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This is the front of the restaurant; we opted to sit outdoor so we can see the fountain and the night. 

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The ambiance is very homey. I like the lighting and mood. 
The feeling of just relax, "no rush"! It gave us the time to talk and catch up with each others matters like what happened in the office, our short term future plans like vacation and I talked about how my birthday surprise for him goes, my plans and funny story I went through about the gopro that I bought for him! 

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This kind of moment is what I can consider quality time and most of the time, the place were we are, matters, so both of us will be comfortable and relax!



This is our view while having of dinner. Table facing buildings, fountain and dark starry sky! :)


I love it! I love it! Lets add with a refreshing drink! Feel the calmness and coolness...




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There is a ceiling fan that neutralizes the natural blow of wind and added accent to an old Italian style restaurant. It gives a homey feeling. We were seated in a half round couch, so relaxing!
Oh my gosh! Say no to the classical romantic music playing! It boosts the romantic mood of the night.
Be astonished by the dancing fountain with mood lights and sounds.The unique thing is that, there’s a real fire effect you can see and can feel the warm.



This is the view from the balcony. Dancing fountain with mood lights and fire.

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The best thing I like there is the place is very secluded. I am not sure if it’s because we went there during weekday night or it is really always like that.

The birthday boy!
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CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Italianni’s provided a good quality service to customers! They immediately attended us upon entering their restaurant, provided us menu book and complimentary appetizer. They always check if we need something. At the middle of our stay, they offered us to reheat the food as it might not warm already by that time. Kudos to their staffs!

PRICE: The price is fair enough as they provided a worth quality food and big servings.

BUDGET TIPS: 

Buy a Bistro Group Premier card if you a frequent bistro restaurant goer for P 2,500 for a year of benefit.
Bistro Group also launches their "PREMIERE CARD" it’s a privilege card with multiple discounts and covers all restaurant of Bistro Group. The discount offer is up to 40% off the total bill and it includes complimentary appetizers, coffee, tea and birthday treats for the Premiere card holder. The privilege card offers - 20% off the total bill, 30% off the total bill every Monday, 2 40% off dining vouchers up to Php3,000, 25% discount vouchers for your birth month, 6 appetizer vouchers up to Php400 each and complimentary coffee or tea in every visit. 

Bistro group restaurants are: Modern Shanghai, Texas Roadhouse, Fridays, Tonkatsu, Village Tavern, Watami, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bulgogi Brothers,  Denny’s, Fish and Co, Italianni’s, Krazy Garlic.
























Monday, October 31, 2016 No comments
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