hope

there is always hope...

silouethe

"Someday, somewhere — anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life."

happy hearts day

You may not see me the way I see you. You may not care for me the way I care for you. You may feel nothing for me even if I feel so much for you. And you may never ever love me even if I’ll always be here, loving you. Happy hearts day!!!

dam slabs?

saw this at the other end of the boating lagoon at the la mesa eco park, i'm not sure if there's water running in those slabs of concrete or what is the purpose of that, all i know is that i love how it looks and i took tons of photos of this :)


this is how it looks like from the other end of the lagoon.

la mesa eco park boat ride

La Mesa Eco Park's boating lagoon. Similar to the paddle boat ride of Baguio’s Burnham Park. Boat rental fee is 100 pesos for 30 minutes, maximum capacity of 4 person in a boat (could be 5 if you're with a kid)

taken for granted

“In all affairs, love, religion, politics, or business, it's a healthy idea, now and then, to hang a question mark on things you have long taken for granted”

circle

“We are all longing to go home to some place we have never been — a place half-remembered and half-envisioned we can only catch glimpses of from time to time."

horse back ride

nope his photo was not taken at Baguio or Tagaytay where thy usually have these horse waiting for a ride at a fee of course. took this photo at the La Mesa Eco Park, they have these small horses, just right for kids.

turtle

nature's therapy

“Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it's essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow.”

so glad that the week is almost over and i am so looking ahead of the coming weekend, i have been very busy the past weeks and i really need to slow down and relax a bit. so i'll give you this photo to look at and be relaxed like me :) 

trees

Trees
by Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the sweet earth's flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

tree

“You must not know too much or be too precise or scientific about birds and trees and flowers and watercraft; a certain free-margin, and even vagueness - ignorance, credulity - helps your enjoyment of these things.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

live mannequin

Found this "live mannequin" photo shoot at the La Mesa Eco Park's camping ground

camping at la mesa eco park

As i have mentioned, La Mesa Eco Park is big and they do allow campers, most of the campers are boy scouts from different schools. Notice how easy it is to camp here? you can bring your own water dispenser (see photo beside the tree). also when we went there, there was a photoshoot at the "terraces" of what seemed to be a mannequin, i'll post the live mannequin tomorrow. and by the way, La Mesa Eco Park is also a favorite venue for "pre-nup" photo shoot.

no camera

yesterday i posted this stair and the view of La Mesa Eco Park from the top, and this is what you'll see after climbing those big steps! manila's water reservoir, it's just that it is fenced and there is a big cardboard notice that no camera and video is allowed (yeah i know, sometimes i dont follow the no camera rules sign) but i gotta take a photo to show to you guys :)

i know that they are just protecting the dam and making sure that our water is safe but come on! sometimes, this ridiculous rule of no picture taking allowed is kinda annoying.

La Mesa Eco Park

As promised in my previous post, i'll be posting more of La Mesa Eco Park pictures here. This view is from the Shell Flower Terraces, two hectares of flower terraces which is actually the dam wall of the reservoir. This stair is steep, forgot to count how many steps, but when you go up here you'll see the dam reservoir.

The La Mesa Eco Park spans 33 hectares and lies within the La Mesa Watershed which measures 2,700 hectares (though the La Mesa Watershed itself is off limits to the public - of course to protect the reservoir of metro manilas' water source). La Mesa Eco park is a popular destination for family outings and picnics; a more healthful alternative to shopping malls. There are various outdoor activities you can enjoy at the park which include:

• Lopez Picnic Grounds - Five hectares of picnic spots with grilling facilities underneath a forest of varied trees. (free just bring your own food of course hehehe)
• Salt Water Swimming Pool – Probably the only salt water pool that is open to the public. Salt granules are used instead of chlorine making the water safer and less toxic. (entrance fee is 80 pesos per head)
• Boating Lagoon - Similar to the paddle boat ride of Baguio’s Burnham Park. (100 pesos boat rental for 30 minutes, maximum capacity of 4 person in a boat)
• Fishing Lagoon - one of the most popular to-do in the park
• Butterfly Trail and Hatchery - entrance fee is 25 pesos per head
• Overnight camping facilities are also available, seen boy scouts camp here.
  

You can view the La Mesa Eco park map here.

How to go to La Mesa Eco Park

by car: Take Commonwealth Avenue towards Fairview. You will be passing the following landmarks: UP Diliman, Iglesia ni Cristo Templo Central, Ever Gotesco, Sandiganbayan, Litex, Mercury Drugstore. Turn right at East Fairview Subdivision’s Winston St. then right at Marlboro St. all the way to Pall Mall St. where you should turn left. Turn right at the first corner. You will enter the La Mesa Dam Guard House. There is only one road to take then turn left to the parking lot, in front of which is the gate to the park. The lagoon is further down the path.

by public transportation: from SM North Edsa take a Fairview-bound FX, bus, or jeepney and tell the driver that you're goping to the La Mesa Eco Park, get off at the East Fairview Subdivision. At the gate, ride a tricycles that can take you to the Eco Park.

La Mesa Eco Park
Entrance Fee: 50 pesos
Special Rate: 40 pesos for Quezon City residents, 20pesos for Quezon City students, and FREE for Senior Citizens
Tel. No.: 430-4051 and 430-5207
Email Address: lamesaecopark@abs-cbn.com
Website: www.lamesaecopark.com