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Chapter 1: The beginning of a journey


The following events takes place between the 16th and 17th of December 2007.

My week-long vacation started on a Sunday afternoon. We started on the streets of Quezon City and our eyes soaked a lot of sights. From the streets of the Manila University Belt, not to mention some historic sites along the bay. And a treat to Manila Bay's famous sunset as we cruised along the roads that would lead us to our first destination: Nasugbu, Batangas.

Nasugbu, Batangas is famed not only for its beaches but also for the historic landing of General Douglas Mac Arthur on the shores of Nasugbu. It was a walk back in history.

From the Nasugbu Landing, we traveled by boat to a secluded beach. About 20 minutes from where we were staying. It was a piece of heaven. For me, it was a place where poets, novelists and writers could get ideas. As the waves crash on the rocks, a light sea breeze will kiss your face.

Of course, even with a breathtaking place like this, things could also go a little bit haywire, like my foot getting stuck in chair and accumulating a wound. But its no problem. A meal fit for a king was awaiting our tummies as we got back to the place where we were staying.

After Nasugbu, our next destination was Tagaytay. Famed for its cold mountain air and a volcano within a volcano sights. A lot of photos were taken.

Silang, Cavite was our next stop, where we visited our mom's friend back in college.

And as the night creeps in, we traveled the roads that will take us to Laguna.








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