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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Solo ride, Rizal- Laguna- Quezon loop

Sunday morning and I want to challenge myself , got on my Yamaha Fz and left the house at 6 am. I might as well try this long distance route. Starting from Antipolo and passing the towns of Rizal

A view of the wind electric generator at Pililia Rizal


First stopover in Pililia Rizal

A view of Laguna lake

                      Checking out the wind electric generators






Going to Sinoloan

                                         You Guessed it right! Paete

Well I've decided to push further and go to Majayjay, going to visit some historical places there

                                                    At Lumban
                                                           
                         At Lumban Hydro electric power plant



                         Resting a bit before pushing to Majayjay


Reaching Pagsanjan is easy, no traffic and I  noticed that  most of the houses are old


Upon reaching Majayjay I was relieved, landed at around  1 pm. And It's a small quiet town .

My first destination in Majayjay is an old unfinished bridge made by the Spaniards called Puente de Capriccio, Rizal made reference to it in El Filibusterismo in 1851, Finding it was easy, I asked a trike driver, said it is called "Tulay ng Pige". Locals are confused why I'm looking for it, said that I  will be passing by a dump site to reach it. 

  The dumpsite near the bridge

   Met this guy who guided me in my search





Tulay ng Pige

 As I was trekking down the cliff, worried about my bikes security


Next stop from Tulay na Pige is the old church of St. Gregory the Parish Church, Built in 1575









From Majayjay, going to Sinoloan and then to Real Quezon. The road going to Real Quezon  is difficult, sharp curves and rough roads. 

                                                



A local market that sells fresh sea foods in Real

Fresh harvest from the sea

Lots of beach resorts

Reached Real Quezon at 3pm, I was a bit worried that I might get caught in the dark while passing to Marcos highway traversing the Sierra Madre. Just took couple of pictures and headed to the final leg of my travel.




Loading up with gas


                               Riders prepare at Marcos highway

Marcos Highway, the final leg of the journey


             

The Long and winding road of Marcos Highway
                                         Heavy rain nearing Cogeo
Traveled  350 km

Got home at around 7pm, got baked under the sun, soaked wet, For a rider, it's not always the destination that counts. It's the time spent on the road... Hope you can join me in my next journey

                                                   




Sunday, September 27, 2015

Vest Ramen by Erra's bar and gryll

In my search of budget friendly but great tasting food, I found my way going to Adriatico Manila to experience Vest ramen.



A place that is a bar and a ramen house, a good combination huh! when at 2 am and you are all drunk, what a good way to get sober.


I got a bowl of Tan tan men, a spicy broth of egg and pork. you can have extra servings of ingredients at a minimal cost
my add ons


I ordered some siomai, and it' s really good. Goes well with my noodles.


My friend Chris enjoys his meal


Vest ramen at night, Photo credit: Greg bloom on twitter
For less than a Php 100, not bad. Vest ramen is worth checking out when you are in Manila

taste : 7/10
price: 8/10