Welcome to the second part of our 2009 Tagaytay visit, the first appearing a couple of months back.
Tagatay Picnic Grove
Before our visit to the 'Picnic Grove' we went relo (Aussie for relative) visiting in the area. After this, we partook in the age old tradition of feeding our faces, contributed to the local roadside economy and, as always, aimed the camera at as many a jeepney as possible.
First port of call was some of the family in 'Niyugan Tagaytay' which is apparently some sort of private housing area for members of the 'Divine Healer' religion.
I'm not a religious person, so I set out to find out stuff about them online. Alas, I enjoyed little success finding anything of use.
So, all I know is that they must have some different belief to the rest of the family and, as such, live amongst their own kind here.
If anyone can further develop on this I would appreciate an email.
Before our visit to the 'Picnic Grove' we went relo (Aussie for relative) visiting in the area. After this, we partook in the age old tradition of feeding our faces, contributed to the local roadside economy and, as always, aimed the camera at as many a jeepney as possible.
I'm not a religious person, so I set out to find out stuff about them online. Alas, I enjoyed little success finding anything of use.
So, all I know is that they must have some different belief to the rest of the family and, as such, live amongst their own kind here.
If anyone can further develop on this I would appreciate an email.
Lovely view across the pineapple plantation from 'Niyugan Tagaytay'.
'Niyugan Tagaytay' residents.
I believe this is the community prayer area for the 'Divine Healer' believers of 'Niyugan Tagaytay'.
Catching up with cousin Bolinday for the first time in two years. 'Niyugan Tagaytay'.
The whole tribe at 'Tagaytay Picnic Grove'.
There is no way I am going to try and identify them all, but they created a miracle by fitting in the two vehicles behind.
Anyway, before long the tourist family type guff was over and I take advantage of some jeepney time.
Tagaytay City Market on the Sta Rosa Road.
Recent Google Streetscape images indicate that the jeepneys no longer start here, with vendors taking over the area.
Recent Google Streetscape images indicate that the jeepneys no longer start here, with vendors taking over the area.
Two classic jeepneys plying the Balibago to Tagaytay route.
Time to endure the traffic back to Quezon City.
Random nieces experiencing various levels of happiness, with maid Nene in the background.
Another part of Filo life that I like to aim the lens at is the vendors that line many a major road.
It actually works well, the women are always wanting to buy guff, and the colourful products make for some terrific images ............. oh, and the Tanduay is often quite cheap.
Tagaytay - Wikipedia
Tagaytay - Guide to The Philippines
Philippine Jeepney - For Traditional Jeepney Fans
City of Tagaytay
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Huge thanks to my sister-in-law Zeny for answering questions related to this blogpost.
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