This year wasn't a beach anniversary.I watched Kara David's documentary many weeks ago about old bridges and I was so giddy we have 10 National Cultural Treasure under the Historic Bridges of Tayabas, so we visited the longest and oldest bridge during the Spanish Colonial era -The Malagonlong Bridge.
We had an early celebration because the 20th fell on a Wednesday.We went there on the 16th.For the first stop we went to Malagonlong Bridge.From our home in Tayabas-we just took the jeepney to Calumpang (Php8/each) then took the tricycle to Tayabas market (Php 15/each).Next took a tricycle again to the bridge (Php 10/each).We arrived at the place at 9:45AM.
There were people who were doing their laundry,cooking, fishing and swimming. And sadly, where there are people,there will be trash strewn in the area.
We stayed awhile,waded in the water,ate some "puto" from the market, and took pictures of the inscriptions which perhaps are mason's marks.
The historical marker
imagine the many "karwahe" that passed by this bridge
one of the six small balconies with the stone marker from the Spanish era
Puente de Malagonlong
One of the arches
the arches have inscriptions!
mason's marks?
the trail to the arches,the newer bridge is in view here
Next stop is the The Kamayan sa Palaisdaan Restaurant in Lucban.We just took the jeepney again (Php 20/each). The bamboo rafts were all occupied so we just headed to the function hall area. The food arrived fast.Of course I had to order the Sinigang na Sugpo- my only love hahaha!
The sugpo!.later that night I had red arms due to an allergic reaction.
rice paddies
painting of the Malagonlong Bridge for sale
Okay so after the sumptuous lunch,we went to Summit Gourmet. We just wanted to try it out since we were there already.We walked from Kamayan sa Palaisdaan restaurant (I think they call it the "old one" because there's another one a few meters across from it) and kind of hiked to where the plane is located LOL.
Before going to the plane you have to get a boarding pass -right- at the immigration office LOL with the friendly stewardess. Then they will announce your plane boarding on the PA system.It's like you're going on a flight at the airport it was so much fun!They even have big luggage for props.
at the reception
luggage props- super funny LOL
it was a busy Saturday afternoon
unfortunately they ran out of coffee, they only had hot choco
I saw many photos similar to this
the airplane
Alright, that was an early celebration, so for the anniversary day itself,we had our lunch date at Reasons Cafe .I wasn't able to take pictures of the Beef Biryani and the Chocolate Cake-it was so delicious the husband and I gobbled it up fast. My vegan barbecue was delicious from the texture to the taste -it is really like meat! I wouldn't eat pork barbecue anymore.Their coffee is black brew no dairy creamer.-you will feel great when you dine here.
This year is going to be different for us because Jesse is back in the corporate world and I am in the middle of an employment process. The previous months had been challenging because of the health issues we faced - mine part of the ageing process LOL and with that financial drawbacks.
The beauty of marriage is alive in our lives because of God's providence.God had been with us through it all.He encourages,provides and is always gracious -something I have to internalize and live out.
