Desserts at Conti's, Nuvali

(no-flash pictures ahead :))

Singapurple Iggy, having spent her quickie-weekend (and energy) in Manila requested that in the last night of her trip, we all go out for dessert in (belated) celebration of the Becky's mudrah's (gayspeak for mother) birthday. Nuvali, a recent community development from Ayala Land in Sta Rosa, Laguna has opened some of its commercial spaces mid this year, one of its outlets being Conti's Bakery and Restaurant, a.k.a. Parañaque's pride and best kept secret (for 8 years!).

A must-try is the infamous Mango Bravo.

Miss Iggy thought it's only proper that her picture has to be taken with that -er landmark of a cake.

(the Becky, the cake and Miss Iggy: note on the Becky: Uh oh...someone has been eating too many desserts. hehe.)

After the heavenly dessert, we had to it walk off. Of course.

Nuvali, by the way, is conceptualised as the 'first sustainably developed eco-community in the Philippines'. While it indeed looks promising, the Becky hopes though, that such developments will compliment the town of Santa Rosa (where she practically grew up) as a whole.

of transits, high places and dentists

Dearest Girls...

thanks for the warm welcome! Apologies if it took me some time to post anything. The past week has been super hectic, and Im bracing myself for more things (surprises?) to come--aside from my flaky internet connection at home, that is. :) anyway, Im still a happy camper, so here are few notes (pardon my engrish and spelling, so bad :)):

Miss Iggy, in all her purpleness made her way to Singapore last week. I was so ecstatic to find her in my mailbox I had to show her around my humble abode (although the real reason for this 'urgency' rests on the fact that I--we're flying to Manila in a few hours time, and the girls had to meet her before we leave). Talk about long haul flights and transits, huh? Logistically speaking, she's travelled from Baguio to Cainta, Cainta to New Jersey, New Jersey to Singapore, then from Singapore back to Manila (--er, Laguna). So far she's been to Tagaytay, Binondo, SM Sta Rosa and my dentist. :P

1. flying 'budget' (below): we flew via Jetstar which tickets we got cheap, cos we booked early (Nov, I think). The flight has no meals included, altho you can buy cup noodles and the like, onboard. Think cup noodles for 180 pesos (6 SGD). And yes--the seatbealts and life vests were free, no charges at all. :P

2. Taal Volcano shot #5657433. I'll give a writeup about this by the time I come back to my senses--er, post wedding. Dont worry--this will be Miss Iggy's first of how many more visits to Tagaytay this two weeks (adik!).

3. and just like any self-respecting Filipino who goes to Tagaytay (soo true), Miss Iggy gets her cuppa from wherelse... Starbucks.

4. I think everyone will agree that dental services in the Philippines are waaayyy much cheaper than... I dunno--anywhere you've been to? :) They're trying to prime up medical tourism in the country by getting some of these specialty clinics (esp the big ones) to offer packages that include hotel stay, airfare, spa, side trips (to the malls...yes, I just said malls) and what have you.