Today our group did sightseeing around the Manila and Tagaytay area. After a buffet breakfast at the Dusit Thani, we got on our tour bus and made it to Las Piñas. There, we visited St. Joseph’s church, which is home to the only functioning bamboo organ in the world! Some people attended mass while others met and talked to some of the local high school students. Next, we made our way to Sarao, a small jeepney factory where they custom build vehicles. Everyone was able to ride in the jeepney, and Mr. Campos hung off the back! After this, we had an hour-long bus ride to Tagaytay. We enjoyed a buffet lunch at Taal Vista Lodge and saw incredible panoramic views of the Laguna de Bay and Taal Volcano. We took lots of beautiful pictures, especially Ms. Franco. It was really hot outside, but it was worth it for the view.
Our favorite part of the day was the bus ride back to our hotel in Manila. We discovered that our bus had Karaoke, and decided this was our time to shine! First the back of the bus were the only ones singing, but we sent our microphones forward and expanded our performers to include almost everyone. We will be holding it against anyone who did not sing (Mr. Campos/Ms. Wong). Most of us ended our afternoon swimming in the hotel pool, with some heading to the mall to go shopping. Afterwards, we ate a dinner buffet at our hotel and finished the night with some free time around the hotel.
Tomorrow we will be waking up at 3 AM to be able to catch our flight to Samar. Hopefully it’s another day of fun adventures and laughs!
By: Elizabeth Fox, Gr. 11 & Lillian McConathy, Gr. 11
Convent & Stuart Hall Travel 