Before the onset of a major lupus flare, I have managed to sneak in an impromptu road trip to Quezon. It is one of those perfect trips that I long for. Good company, good weather and all that nature has to offer.
Last month's destination was Pinlac Falls in Infanta, Quezon. There is a newly constructed Marikina -Infanta road and it is seldom frequented by passenger vehicles. It is a 2-3 hour drive through winding roads with occassional stretch of rough ones. It is a minor inconvenience as most of the trip is a scenic view of the Sierra Madre.
Roll down your window and feel the fresh cool breeze :)
I came here with my family. Weather in Quezon is rather erratic and different from Manila. It was raining in the morning and we were worried that the falls would be brown and muddy.
We hoped Pinlac Falls does not disappoint.
But there it was presenting itself to us beautifully!
It is layers of cascading waterfalls with shallow pools to swim in.
The water is cool, and almost freezing.
What attracted me to this particular falls is the lack of concrete structure that I find in most falls I've been to.
Water streaming everywhere!
And I find this bridge lovely. It reminds me of foreign films.
You can also pass by small pools on your way home.
The road less traveled. We've only passed by a couple of cars on our way.
We have all the time for photo ops. Haha
And from time to time, you can see fogs engulfing a hill.
It feels like Tagaytay with all the agoho trees and chilly weather.
There is a particular point in this mountain where you can see two overlooking views.
One of the Pacific side where you can see Polillo island and the other a view of Rizal.
Perfect place to build a house!
There are only a handful of restaurants here. One is Paseo Rizal. A cozy bed & breakfast type of place.
There is also a gallery at the ground floor.
We stopped over for some bulalo (good!) and continued on our way home.
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