Last December, my wife and I along with my in-laws went to Tagaytay, Philippines to have our anniversary lunch at Sonya’s Garden. Tagaytay is a 2-hour drive south from Manila, the Philippines’ capital. It’s a windy place similar to Baguio (the summer capital of the Philippines) with its scenic hills and slopes.
In Tagaytay, there’s a very popular place they call "Sonya’s Garden". It’s a favorite place for weddings and other special events. Their specialty is serving home-grown salads like the one below.
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Although I am not a big fan of salads, the experience at Sonya’s is certainly a delight. I even had a great time drinking their bottomless tea.
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After lunch, we went around the garden and took some pictures of lovely flowers.
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There’s also and old wooden bench with wheels on the side.
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Sonya’s Garden is wonderful place to relax, have some fresh salads, appreciate the natural beauty that is within us. Although it doesn’t come cheap, I am glad my wife and I spent a few moments to enjoy the food and take a walk along the garden paths and appreciate the beautiful flowers, reflecting the wonderful experiences we had the past year. Maybe I’ll come here again next year.