Chasing Volcano Again....
I was up all night on the Friday before our planned trip to
I was the one who researched on how to go to Talisay, Batangas. I contacted days prior to the trip Taal Lake Yatch Club for their hike package to 
I woke up around 6 AM with my sister's call (well, make it a shout). She said that we would push through with the trip. I was not really excited about it, I guess it was due to the hangover. I never felt that bad hangover for the longest time. So there, despite of the headache, I forced to stand, took a very cold shower, wishing the hangover to just go away. I just felt obliged to join my sister because it was her 2nd to the last weekend here in the
Initially, we were 6 on this pack but I "dropped" a friend since it was really raining and she was hesitating the night before because of the weather.
We were 3 in our car, and another car was brought by the other 2. We had stopover in one of gasoline stations in 
As we were about to finish our lunch, the other two arrived. Good thing everything went well with them in the Police Station.
We paid 1800 for the boat, 50 pesos each for the tourism fee, 20 pesos for the landing fee and 500 pesos each for the horse ride. We decided not to hike but try something else like riding a real horse. The last time I rode a horse was in
The trip from Talisay to 
It was not really hot that day due to cloudy skies. However, Taal Volcano could be very hot - burning hot they said due to the volcanic soil the island has. So I guess our trip there was the most ideal for me - not too hot but not raining. Well, it drizzled a little when we were at the peak, not long enough to spoil our fun.
After few minutes at the peak, we decided to go down still riding our skinny horses. After that, I said goodbye to my horse which I found out after the trip is pregnant.
Then another uneventful boat ride back to the resort.
I thought the day was over when we were done with all the volcano exploration we did. But no, the group headed to Tagaytay for our dinner of huge Bulalo, kare-kare and roasted Tilapya! This is gluttony!!!!!
We dropped by Starbucks to give our stomach to digest all that has been eaten on the night, then went home.
We reached our place at 12 Midnight. What a long day….
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Primarily catering for watersport but they offer Taal Volcano packages.
A good place to stay before going to th volcano. And a good place to stay after the trip to Taal.
We had lunch on the resort next to it (Flamingo Resort) since they are not offering ready to order food.
From their site:
Lonely Planet called Taal Lake Yacht Club the "sailing Mecca of the Philippines".
We think of ourselves as a "club by sailors for sailors" We take pride in how we are different from all the other Yacht clubs and country clubs in the Philippines. 1)We allow non-members. 2) Our membership criteria center around the sport rather than money. Read this as "you can't buy your way into this club, you have to earn the right to join". 3)We allow you to camp and picnic with your own food. 4) We allow boat charters and teach non-members to sail.
GOALS
Our focus is using environmentally friendly watersports to promote environmental awareness and family togetherness. We support civic organizations like school groups and scout troops that have similar goals. Click the yellow text that says "civic/school" on the left hand navigation bar. Right click on it and choose "open in new window".
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
TLYC actively supports, promotes, and instigates international and local environmental action programs. Of particular concern is the preservation of the ecological balance of Taal Lake. click on the "environment" link on the left to find out more.
SPORTS
Sailing:
TLYC's activites revolve around our yacht racing schedule, and our "learn to sail" or "sail training" programs.
Hobie Racing
Hobie 16s are the main racing class, and There are over 2 dozen boats that are either privately owned, or owned by the club, and available for rent. click "Hobie class" on the left to find out more.
Learn to sail in Toppers
The Topper class is actively raced, and is also our prime "learn to sail" boat. click the Topper class and sail training links at left for more info.
Windsurfing
TLYC is a good windsurfing destination and the windsurfing fleet holds regattas a couple of times a year.
Click "Windsurfing" at left to find out more.
Other sailing
We do have other boats like sunfishes, and soon, small keelboats. Our Hobie 21 can take groups of up to 7 Adults. Click "sail rentals" at left to find out more.
Rowing and Kayaking
TLYC rents out Kayaks which are very easy to use. They are virtually unsinkable, and unbreakable, and and require no previous experience or training to use.
Click the "Kayaks" link at left to see more.
The Rowing program is new, and it uses single sculls, pairs and fours. We have training sculls for beginners. click the "rowing" link to see what we have.
Hiking and Nature Trails
Trips To Taal Volcano
Treking Taal is how many people discover TLYC. We have the best rates and the safest boats on the lake. Before you climbTaal Volcano, click the "Volcano trips" link in the left margin.
Philippine media have done an independent assessment of our trips, and there are comments from individuals we dont really know,
Read the independent comments at:
http://www.clickthecity.com/travel/?p=1548
ONE AND A HALF HOURS FROM MANILA
We are less than 20 minutes from Tagaytay, over all concrete roads. This makes us an excellent daytrip destination. Click on the "getting there" link on the left sidebar for a map and directions.
Weather
For a very accurate, up to the minute weather or wind report, you can call or text Greg at cell# 09196046197. Click on the "weather" link and learn to predict the wind over several days.
But the place looks pretty and if going to Taal Volcano, the place is also good to obtain package.
The only thing I can say is, this is a pretty place located right next to the lake, good food (had great time with the tawilis and bulalo) and the service is good.
The lady there gave us their rates:
Superior Room
Php 4,270.00 w/ breakfast
Standard Room
Php 3,660.00 w/ breakfast
Extra Person
Php 610.00
However, they said it's 50% discount during weekdays - but with no free breakfast.
website: http://www.travelsmart.net/ph/resorts/Batangas/Flamingo/Rates.htm
here's what they say:
...feel the Spirit of the Taal Volcano...
For those who want to avoid Tagaytay's touristy scene and be on the lakefront, you will be delighted with the Flamingo Lake Resort, a small luxury guest house with four bedrooms. The Flamingo is next door to the yacht club in Talisay, a charming village located on Lake Taal's north shore, approx.70 kilometers or 1-½ hours drive south of Manila.
Upon arrival you will be warmly greeted by Karl, a German architect and an ultralight plane enthusiast, and his wife Lorna, a Filipina with a twinkle in her eye and a flair for the culinary arts. Drop your bags (Karl will make sure they make it to your rooms) and order an ice-cold San Miguel beer from the bar; you are officially on holiday.
In other words, The Flamingo Resort is an excellent place to stay in the Lake Taal area. The facilities are extremely comfortable and clean and the service is personal and pleasant.
